Packers: 5 biggest 2021 Draft needs based on 2020 season

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Nov 5, 2020; Santa Clara, California, USA; Green Bay Packers safety Raven Greene (24) returns an interception against San Francisco 49ers offensive guard Daniel Brunskill (60) during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Hybrid safety

Speaking of specialized personnel, Pettine’s most common defensive alignment includes a fifth defensive back in place of a second inside linebacker. Ideally, he’d have a safety who can play near the line of scrimmage and provide support in the running game while also covering slot receivers, tight ends and backs when needed.

Adrian Amos and Darnell Savage are perfect for their roles, but adding a safety who can do a little of everything would allow Pettine to move all three safeties around and put them in the best positions to succeed.

Raven Greene has struggled to stay healthy in this role and it’s unclear what the Packers have in Vernon Scott and Henry Black. If a player of this caliber falls to them in the early rounds they should jump all over it.

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