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Packers Address Inside Linebacker, Select Michigan's Jake Ryan

After two days of wailing and gnashing their teeth, Packers fans were finally placated with an inside linebacker selection by the Green and Gold in the fourth round as Ted Thompson pulled the trigger on Michigan's Jake Ryan. 

Ryan certainly fits the theme of the draft so far in that he can be quite versatile for the Packers, able to play both inside and out at the linebacker position. 

He's got the size, physicality and commitment to film work to play inside, but his instincts still need work. Ryan is a little stiff and stays blocked for too long, but his disengagement from blocks will improve with more reps inside.