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2019 NFL Mock Draft: Jon Gruden does the unthinkable (again)

By Erik Lambert

MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 23: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders and head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter against Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 23: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders and head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter against Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /
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AUBURN, AL – NOVEMBER 19: Defensive lineman Derrick Brown #5 of the Auburn Tigers sacks quarterback De’Angelo Ballard #18 of the Alabama A&M Bulldogs at Jordan-Hare Stadium on November 19, 2016 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)
AUBURN, AL – NOVEMBER 19: Defensive lineman Derrick Brown #5 of the Auburn Tigers sacks quarterback De’Angelo Ballard #18 of the Alabama A&M Bulldogs at Jordan-Hare Stadium on November 19, 2016 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) /

28. Green Bay Packers (via NO)

Derrick Brown . 28. player. 49. . DT. Auburn

The ankle injury to Muhammad Wilkerson was a tough blow for the Green Bay Packers defense. Throw in the fact he’s also on a one-year deal and the odds are they may have to address this position next year sooner than they would’ve liked. Luckily the draft class is stacked with talent and Derrick Brown should be able to fill that void Wilkerson leaves behind with ease. He’s a big, stout lineman who can handle his business against the run but is at his best when allowed to move forward, using his length and power to generate pressure on the pocket. With further development, he can be a quality piece for that rebuilding Packers defense.

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