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Green Bay Packers: 5 undrafted free agents to keep an eye on

By Brian Sampson

EAST HARTFORD, CT - NOVEMBER 08: Tim Boyle #14 of the Connecticut Huskies warms up prior to the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Rentschler Field on November 8, 2013 in East Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
EAST HARTFORD, CT - NOVEMBER 08: Tim Boyle #14 of the Connecticut Huskies warms up prior to the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Rentschler Field on November 8, 2013 in East Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) /
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SYRACUSE, NY – SEPTEMBER 09: Parris Bennett #30 of the Syracuse Orange dives on a loose ball to recover a Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders fumble during the first half on September 9, 2017 at The Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
SYRACUSE, NY – SEPTEMBER 09: Parris Bennett #30 of the Syracuse Orange dives on a loose ball to recover a Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders fumble during the first half on September 9, 2017 at The Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

5. Parris Bennett, ILB

Parris Bennett is an undersized inside linebacker at just 6-foot and 216 pounds. Unfortunately, he also lacks the necessary athleticism to make up for his decided size disadvantage. However, he does have the instincts and heart to become a serviceable player.

He racked up 225 tackles over the past two seasons at Syracuse, including 17.5 for loss. He also collected 10 or more tackles 14 times throughout his career. That kind of ball-hawking ability gives him a chance to compete at the NFL level.

The Packers also have a need at inside linebacker and have very little depth behind Blake Martinez, Jake Ryan and rookie Oren Burks. This could create the perfect storm for Bennett. If he can prove serviceable throughout training camp and the preseason, he could find himself locking down the fourth inside linebacker position and a spot on the roster.

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