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Temple WR Robby Anderson meeting with Packers, per report

The have interest in Temple's leading wideout from last season.

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The Green Bay Packers continue to make preparations for the upcoming NFL draft. In particular, they have or soon plan to meet with Robby Anderson, a wide receiver from Temple University, per a report from the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel's Tom Silverstein.

Anderson possesses an odd set of physical traits for an NFL wideout. While he has a lengthy frame (6-foot-3) and speed (4.36 seconds in the 40-yard dash), he only weighs 187 pounds and appears rail thin on the field. Still, Anderson possesses the ability to stretch the field, something the Packers lacked for nearly all of 2015. Just as significantly, the receiver likely doesn't require a premium pick to acquire, as most expect him to come off the board late on Day 3 or sign afterwards as an undrafted free agent.

As a senior, Anderson led the Owls with 70 receptions for 939 yards and seven touchdowns. He also returned kickoffs and punts, a skill which could help his cause with Green Bay or another team.

Jason B. Hirschhorn is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and covers the NFL for Sports on Earth and SB Nation. He also serves as the senior writer and editor for Acme Packing Company, a Green Bay Packers blog.