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Jaire Alexander sees some ‘young Randall Cobb’ in Packers WR Jayden Reed

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander can see shades of a former Packers great when he looks at the overall game of ascending second-year wide receiver Jayden Reed.

Asked about Reed in the locker room on Wednesday, Alexander immediately pointed to Randall Cobb — who caught over 500 passes and produced almost 7,000 total yards over 10 seasons as a slot receiver with the Packers.

“He has full potential,” Alexander said. “He reminds me of a young Randall Cobb.”

And Alexander thinks Reed could be even better.

“He’s hungry.