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Green Bay Packers 2020 NFL Draft Big Board 1.0

By Brian Sampson

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 01: Deandre Baker #18 of the Georgia Bulldogs tackles Henry Ruggs III #11 of the Alabama Crimson Tide in the first half during the 2018 SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 01: Deandre Baker #18 of the Georgia Bulldogs tackles Henry Ruggs III #11 of the Alabama Crimson Tide in the first half during the 2018 SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /
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WACO, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 16: Kenneth Murray #9 of the Oklahoma Sooners before a game against the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Waco, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

1. Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma

Although wide receiver would be a sexier pick in the first round, the Packers can likely afford to wait at that position given the depth in this draft. At least, a lot more than they can at inside linebacker.

Murray would provide Green Bay with an intimidating presence in the middle of their defense. At 6-2 and 234 pounds, he’s a very physical linebacker who can take on blocks and shed them–something Martinez struggled with. In his final two seasons at Oklahoma, he racked up 257 total tackles including 29.5 of them for loss. He also added 8.5 sacks to his total in 2018 and 2019 combined.

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Most importantly for Packers’ fans is that Murray possesses good athleticism. It’s clear Green Bay’s defense needs more of that, as they were severely lacking at certain positions last season. It’s likely Murray is gone well before the Packers are on the clock, but if he’s somehow still there it’s a no brainer for the front office.

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