2014 AA Writers’ Mock Draft: Pick No. 21

Jan 1, 2014; Pasadena, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal linebacker Trent Murphy (93) celebrates the touchdown against Michigan State Spartans during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

With the 21st pick in the 2014 AA NFL Mock Draft, the Green Bay Packers select…

21. Green Bay Packers
Trent Murphy
DE, Stanford

It’s been understood by many that the Packers would want to find a replacement for Jermichael Finley in the first, but sources have said recently that they desperately want to improve their defense’s playmaking ability. Clay Matthews and Nick Perry provide a decent pass rush but are often injured and the 6-5, 252 lb Trent Murphy led the NCAA in sacks this season with 15. Green Bay will keep Finley or find a serviceable tight end later on in the draft.

Previous Picks:

1. Houston Texans
Johnny Manziel
QB, Texas A&M University
Selected by Jason Seibel – Assistant Editor

2. St. Louis Rams (from Washington)
Sammy Watkins
WR, Clemson
Selected by Stacy D. Smith – Featured Columnist

3. Jacksonville Jaguars
Teddy Bridgewater
QB, Louisville
Selected by Lyle Graversen – Featured Columnist

4. Cleveland Browns
Blake Bortles
QB, UCF
Selected by Nicholas Clayton – Featured Columnist

5. Oakland Raiders
Anthony Barr
OLB, UCLA
Selected by Jeffery Grasser – Staff Writer

6. Atlanta Falcons
Jadeveon Clowney
DE, South Carolina
Selected by Nick Floyd – Staff Writer

7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jake Matthews
OT, Texas A & M University
Selected by Damian Nelson – Senior Contributor

8. Minnesota Vikings
Derek Carr
QB, Fresno State
Selected by Ladner Morse – Featured Columnist

9. Buffalo Bills
Greg Robinson
Offensive Tackle, Auburn
Selected by Jason Seibel – Assistant Editor

10. Detroit Lions
Darqueze Dennard
CB, Michigan State
Selected by Stacy D. Smith – Featured Columnist

11. Tennessee Titans
Khalil Mack
LB, Buffalo State
Selected by Lyle Graversen – Featured Columnist

12. New York Giants
Justin Gilbert
CB, Oklahoma State
Selected by Nicholas Clayton – Featured Columnist

13. St. Louis Rams
Ha’Sean Clinton-Dix
Safety, Alabama
Selected by Jeff Grasser – Staff Writer

14. Chicago Bears
Louis Nix
DT, Notre Dame
Selected by Nick Floyd – Staff Writer

15. Pittsburgh Steelers
C.J. Mosley
ILB, Alabama
Selected by Damian Nelson – Senior Contributor

16. Dallas Cowboys
Kony Ealy
DE, Missouri
Selected by Ladner Morse – Featured Columnist

17. Baltimore Ravens
Marqise Lee
WR, USC
Selected by Jason Seibel – Assistant Editor

18. New York Jets
Mike Evans
WR, Texas A&M University
Selected by Stacy D. Smith – Featured Columnist

19. Miami Dolphins
Taylor Lewan
OT, Michigan
Selected by Lyle Graversen – Featured Columnist

20. Arizona Cardinals
Cyrus Kouandjio
OT, Alabama
Selected by Nicholas Clayton – Featured Columnist