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The Green Bay Packers have a glaring need at safety. Here are three players they could consider drafting in order to solidify the position.

The Green Bay Packers are heading into the NFL draft with a number of holes to fill, and the safety spot is one that needs a major change to it this offseason. While they need to do more than address it in the draft, specifically targeting it in free agency, there are multiple safeties the team can go with their second first-round pick. There are two that have been mocked to them on occasion, and, with holes at either spot, it gives them some flexibility in drafting.

In an era where NFL teams are throwing more than ever before, the safety position has gained renewed importance. These guys need to be able to play the classic centerfield role, but they also need to be able to stuff opposing running backs in the hole, and that’s what some of these prospects have been doing during the time in college. The Packers are searching to give defensive coordinator Mike Pettine more weapons on the back end, and safety play can definitely help that.

Their defense showed some flashes last season, but they were too inconsistent. Another year under Pettine’s guidance with improved players in key positions will allow them to take those next steps towards becoming one of the league’s best defenses. Their defensive line is doing well, and they can address the EDGE rusher spot with their first pick or in free agency. Safety can be addressed later, and these guys can help fill it.