Complete Position Rankings for the 2014 NFL Draft
By Dan Dahlke
Jan 2, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker C.J. Mosley (32) runs toward Oklahoma Sooners ball carrier during the second half of the Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
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The Packers could use an impact player in the middle of their defense and add depth at inside linebacker.
C.J. Mosley (No. 1) would be a great pick in the first round, but there’s a good chance he’ll be off the board when they pick at 21. Ryan Shazier could be an option (No. 2) in the first round; otherwise, the Packers might wait and address the position in the third or fourth round with a player like Jordan Zumwalt (No. 6) or Preston Brown (No. 9).
My Pick for the Packers: Preston Brown in Round 4
1. C.J. Mosley, Alabama: 6-2, 234 (4.63)
2. Ryan Shazier, Ohio State: 6-1, 237 (4.38)
3. Chris Borland, Wisconsin: 5-11, 245 (4.81)
4. Yawin Smallwood, UConn: 6-2, 246 (5.01)
5. Christian Kirksey, Iowa: 6-2, 234 (4.48)
6. Jordan Zumwalt, UCLA: 6-4, 235 (4.74)
7. Jordan Tripp, Montana: 6-3, 234 (4.67)
8. Christian Jones, Florida State: 6-3, 240 (4.74)
9. Preston Brown, Louisville: 6-1, 251 (4.79)
10. Shayne Skov, Stanford: 6-2, 245
11. Lamin Barrow, LSU: 6-1, 237 (4.64)
12. Telvin Smith, Florida State: 6-3, 218 (4.52)
13. Khairi Fortt, California: 6-2, 240 (4.68)
14. Avery Williamson, Kentucky: 6-1, 246 (4.66)
15. Max Bullough, Michigan State: 6-4, 249 (4.76)
Read a complete breakdown of the inside linebackers here.
Watch highlights of the top ten inside linebackers here.