One of the enduring lessons from Super Bowl LIX was the immense value of a reliable offensive line. Few units were as dominant as the Philadelphia Eagles’ front five, which paved the way for Saquon Barkley to eclipse 2,000 rushing yards on the season and elevated the entire offense to championship caliber. Their cohesion and physicality allowed Jalen Hurts – who, I maintain, is not among the elite quarterbacks in the league – to operate with the poise and command of a seasoned veteran.
It was no coincidence that the Green Bay Packers began prioritizing physicality in the trenches over the past two years, just as the Philadelphia Eagles were making two Super Bowl appearances in a three-season span behind one of the most dominant offensive lines in NFL history. The Eagles set the blueprint, and Green Bay took notice.
Green Bay’s transformation began in earnest during the 2024 offseason when they signed Josh Jacobs in free agency. That same spring, they invested a first-round pick in Jordan Morgan, a technically refined and physically imposing offensive lineman. A year later, the front office doubled down on that philosophy by acquiring Aaron Banks, a mauling interior lineman, and drafting Anthony Belton, another massive, physically gifted blocker.
The Packers have built real depth and flexibility across the offensive line, and Adam Stenavich expects competition at every spot, including both tackle positions.
Adam Stenavich said there will be a lot of competition at both tackle spots to determine the best five OL.
Spoiler: Zach Tom will start at right tackle.
Stenavich said Rasheed Walker has responded well to competition over the years. Jordan Morgan and Anthony Belton this year. pic.twitter.com/b4u2Qnhkm0
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) May 12, 2025
As The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman pointed out, there is no scenario where Zach Tom is not Green Bay’s starting right tackle. Competition is important because it keeps players from getting complacent, but Tom is an All-Pro-level tackle. He’s arguably the best player on the offense and will almost certainly be the Packers’ top priority for a contract extension, whether this offseason or the next.
It’s definitely Zach Tom.
On the Packers’ first 6 possessions against the #49ers, Love went 15 for 22, 168 yards, 2 TDs, and a 120.3 rating.
On the Packers’ last 4 possessions, Love went 6 for 12, 30 yards, 2 INTs, and a 16.7 rating.
Guess which drives Tom didn’t play in? https://t.co/qXAq8N7GZl
— Felipe Reis Aceti (@Aceti_Felipe) March 28, 2024
Stenavich mentioned that Elgton Jenkins is open to moving to center. He has some experience there, having started four games at the position in his NFL career. He allowed only two pressures and no sacks over 251 pass-blocking snaps. If Jenkins makes the switch, Banks would likely slide into the left guard spot, giving the Packers some early clarity at three of the five starting positions heading into training camp.
The left tackle position is up for grabs heading into camp, with Rasheed Walker, Morgan, and Belton set to compete for the job. In his first year as a starter, Walker ranked among the top 10 for pass-blocking grade among the 37 offensive tackles drafted since 2018 (with at least 400 pass-blocking snaps). Last season, he finished 13th among 42 offensive tackles with 500 or more pass-blocking snaps.
Apart from a standout camp from Morgan, Walker should be Green Bay’s starting left tackle. Morgan then could slide inside and compete with Sean Rhyan for the right guard spot. Morgan has played 185 of his 196 career snaps at guard, where he only allowed seven pressures on 104 pass-blocking snaps before being shut down for the year due to a shoulder injury. Meanwhile, it’s unlikely that Belton will start immediately, because he still has room to develop before stepping into a starting role.
Rhyan took most of the reps as Green Bay’s right guard last year. While he was solid in the run game, his pass-blocking still requires refinement. Rhyan allowed 24 pressures and ranked 32nd in pass-blocking efficiency among guards with at least 500 pass-blocking snaps. Like Walker, Rhyan will enter a contract year, which should add a sense of urgency to earn a starting role.
Nothing should change on the outside for the Packers. Tom and Walker formed one of the most consistent tackle duos in the NFL last season, and there is no reason for the coaching staff to disrupt that chemistry.
Green Bay didn’t commit $77 million to Banks to have him sit on the bench, so he’s the logical choice at left guard, while Jenkins shifts to center – a move he’s open to and has experience with.
The right guard spot remains the most intriguing battle, with Rhyan, Morgan, and potentially Belton in the mix. Still, my gut says Morgan emerges as the starter.
Therefore, Green Bay’s most likely 1 offensive line will be:
Walker – Banks – Jenkins – Morgan – Tom