Packers' Draft Strategy: Proven Starters Over Raw Athletes

0:00On April 7, Packer's front office got a clear blueprint for drafting offensive tackles. They chased guys with serious college reps averaging around 2,443 snaps before the pros. Since Brian Guterkundz took over in 2018, every one of their 11 college tackle picks brought that kind of mileage. They love left tackles from school, figuring that's where the elite lineman line up, then flip them to right side, or guard is needed. John Runyon Jr. had the fewest at 1,628 as a 6th rounder, but most like Jordan Morgan and Rashid Walker logged. Over 2,100 left tackle. Versatility counts too guys. Guys like Royce Newman played everywhere, from right tackle to left guard. It's a throwback strategy from the Ted Thompson era, prioritizing proven starters over raw athletes. Distraught, 14 mid-round prospects match up perfect from Caleb Tiernan's 2004-37 left tackle snap set, Northwestern to JC Davis with 3,129 at Illinois, a few like Trey Zoon,

1:06the third could slide inside to center. Day 3 picks like these spell depth for Green Bay, ready to grind and grow into the mix if the board falls right. You've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.