The deduction of Unpacking Future Packers is a countdown of 100 potential candidates whose Green Bay Packers team could choose in the NFL 2025 draft.
The Green Bay packers The lack of internal depth in the attack line made itself felt during the defeat of Philadelphia Eagles thanks to the wild card.
When Elgton Jenkins left the field because of injury, Travis Glover and Kadeem Telfort, they barely responded to the bell, and Jordan Morgan was in the position of the injured reserve.
Because Josh Myers will potentially leave the team out of season, Brian Gutekunst must take care of the inner attack line. Connor Colby is a potential target on the third day of the draft to the NFL 2025. The offensive line from Iowa is reported at number 87 in the Unpacking Future Packers Countdown ranking.
COLBBY from Iowa ended his career in Iów with 50 starts, including 11 starting as a real first -year student in 2021.
“You don’t see many high starters who have 50 starts in four years,” said Riley Donald, a writer for Hawkeyes Wire. “Connor Colby was a model of consistency and availability for Iowa. Was a permanent element of the offensive line. “
During his career as Hawkeye Colby he played 37 matches on the right defense, seven on the left defense and six on the right wing. It offers versatility in all three positions in the middle of the field, and in the blink of an eye it can kick from the outside to take care of the right attack in the blink of an eye.
Colby quickly changes its attitude to go to blocks and has a robust upper half. Colby was probably the best student in high school geometry class. He shows excellent knowledge of angles, which helped him succeed as a blocker. It shows a good range and looks comfortable in motion.
“Colby was one of the most dangerous competitors of Iowa in the attack,” said Donald. “It is here that he can form a brand in the draft process. Colby was a refuge of Caleb Johnson, one of the best defenders in the country. His strength lies on the game on the run. “
Colby is one of the most experienced offensive linear in the draft. It is vigilant in protecting passes and is well -trained linear. It is not the most talented sports. However, he is a physical employee who works tough to reflect protection. According to Professional concentration on footballColby gave up two bags and 10 pressure last season.
“He is still poorly protecting passes, but this is due to the offense from which he comes,” said Donald. “Iowa has never been a team in which the ball could be given. Colby was the Run and Play-Action blocker. Its blocking of applications is appropriate and good enough when it comes from Iów and takes place to be even better thanks to a 6 -foot and 6 -inch frame.
Fits the Packers
Packers can lose myers in favor of a free agency out of season, and if Packers do not sign the contract with the starting center again, some changes will take place in the starting five.
If Myers is not contracted again, Jenkins can go from the left defender to the middle one, and Morgan can get permission to start playing on the left defender.
In this case, Packers will have to add a linear offensive to the non -offensive period, and the priority for them will probably be versatility.
During his stay in Iowa, Colby showed that he can play in both defensive positions. Thanks to its ability to play in both positions of defensive, Colby can be an attractive goal for Packers at the end of the third day.
“Colby will provide you with some flexibility in the attack line if you choose it,” said Donald. “He can play any defender, provide support in the middle and, if necessary, be a winger. In today’s NFL league, each team needs six to seven offensive linear, who can enter the action at any time. Colby suits this form. “
While it was not obvious before the defeat of Eagles after losing a wild card, it later became clear that Packers must look for ways to improve depth in the attack line. Colby would provide depth in both positions of the garde and could kick outside to catch the ball.
Thanks to its versatility, the skills of blocking runes and football IQ Colby, it would be a valuable choice for Packers at the end of the third day.
