GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay Packers value testing numbers probably more than most teams. However, perhaps part of their success in drafting offensive linemen over the years comes from the fact they pick blockers who can, well, block.
In the 17 drafts in which Ted Thompson or Brian Gutekunst drafted for zone-style offensive systems, Green Bay has selected 13 players who wound up playing primarily offensive tackle in the NFL. Of those, 12 have predraft data – 2007 draft pick Tony Moll’s official measurements and testing results have been lost to time.
Sure, the Packers have no use for big, sluggish blockers.