Packers Fans Have Mixed Feelings About This NFL Draft Pick
The National Football League Draft opened Thursday night in Detroit, Michigan, as the Green Bay Packers front office waited all night to select their first pick of the Class of 2024. While many experts speculated whether general manager Brian Gutekunst would trade up or down for a prospect he liked, he decided to stay at 25th overall.
Experts and fans were mixed on who the Packers would take. The censual fan-favorite was Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean, who would instantly fill the team's need at cornerback or safety. Others considered Oklahoma tackle Tyler Guyton, Duke center Graham Barton, and Alabama cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry.
Green Bay Packers Select Arizona Tackle Jordan Morgan
After a long wait that lasted over three hours after the draft started, Roger Goodell announced that the Green Bay Packers would select Jordan Morgan, a tackle from the University of Arizona, with the 25th pick in the 2024 NFL Drafa. This came as a slight shock to Packers fans, as the offensive lineman was a projected second-round pick. Should fans be happy or upset with the pick?
While Cooper DeJean would have been nice, it makes sense for Green Bay to go with a tackle. One of the best teams at developing and prioritizing protection for the quarterback, the Packers lost backup tackle Yosh Nijman, starting guard Jon Runyan Jr, and tackle David Bakhtiari, who has not played a full game in nearly four years.
Packers Prioritize Up Front To Protect Jordan Love
With young stars on the offensive line in Zach Tom and Elgton Jenkins, who can play any position, along with tackle Rasheed Walker and center Josh Myers, adding Morgan will provide a lot of protection for franchise quarterback Jordan Love, especially after seeing the offensive line crumble after Tom's injury against the 49ers in the playoffs.
Morgan had an 83.5 PFF grade in 2023 after allowing only two sacks in 12 games. He only played tackle the entire season but held up strong with 785 snaps. His 2022 season was even better, with only one sack allowed in ten games. He has only allowed ten hits to the quarterback in three seasons.
The Packers have a new stud at tackle, and while this pick may not be practical right away, Morgan can help protect Jordan Love throughout the season and hold up in the playoffs. A team's whole offense changes without good protection, like the Titans and Commanders, and valuing the wall up front is an intelligent investment by Brian Gutekunst.
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