2019 NFL Mock Draft: Injuries Already Changing the Outlook

RALEIGH, NC - NOVEMBER 25: Ryan Finley #15 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack reacts after scoring a touchdown against the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game at Carter Finley Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

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LEXINGTON, KY – OCTOBER 07: Josh Allen #41 of the Kentucky Wildcats motions at the bench during the game against the Missouri Tigers at Commonwealth Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

25. Green Bay Packers (via NO)

Kentucky. Josh Allen . 25. player. 49. . LB

The Packers defense loaded up on secondary help this year but now they have lingering concerns developing at linebacker. Not only did injury strike the inside position, but even their veteran star Clay Matthews questioned how effective their outside linebackers could be given the lack of proven bodies. What better way to ease those concerns than taking a player who can play both positions? That’s what Josh Allen has done with great effectiveness at Kentucky. He has that stop-start athleticism for playing in space but also the downhill speed and length to generate pressure on the quarterback. His versatility is impressive.

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