Packers rookie makes list of sleeper UDFAs to watch, and why he could turn heads as a perfect fit in Green Bay
Versatile offensive lineman Dillon Wade, from Auburn, had significant offensive snaps at left tackle, left guard, and right tackle in college.
The Green Bay Packers made only six draft picks this year, but that doesn’t mean more rookies can’t be impactful at some point. Bleacher Report’s Justin Melo had a list of sleeper undrafted players who could turn heads in 2026, and versatile offensive lineman Dillon Wade is a part of it.
“The Green Bay Packers love versatility and experience on the offensive line. Former Auburn blocker Dillon Wade checked a lot of boxes in undrafted free agency for GM Brian Gutekunst. Wade started 48 career college games, primarily at left tackle and left guard. The Packers, who gave him $215,000 in salary guarantees, will probably keep him inside during OTAs where he’ll begin his mission to make the 53-man roster.” — Justin Melo.
What Dillon Wade has to offer
As Melo mentioned, the Packers put a lot of value on versatility along the offensive line. This offseason, the team released Elgton Jenkins and lost Rasheed Walker in free agency. So even though they drafted center Jager Burton in the fifth round, the Packers are still looking for more offensive line options — especially if they can play multiple spots.
Wade played five college football seasons, two at Tulsa and the final three at Auburn. During this entire period, he played 1,931 snaps at left tackle, 997 at left guard, five at right guard, 153 at right tackle, and six as a sixth lineman.
Last season at Auburn, he was the starting left guard. While his run-blocking was just average, the pass protection was better. On 446 pass-blocking snaps, he allowed 15 pressures and just one sack, a 98.1% efficiency. He also had four penalties.
Wade is athletic and quick, even though his pure strength is limited. Projecting his game to the NFL, it’s much more likely that he will play at guard and not tackle, but Matt LaFleur’s zone principles fit well with what Wade can deliver.
Since LaFleur took over in 2019, several undrafted offensive linemen had chances in Green Bay. That list includes Yosh Nijman, Kadeem Telfort, and Caleb Jones. Late-rounders like Rasheed Walker also had real roles.
In what was considered a weak draft class, getting a piece upfront with some potential as an undrafted player could generate excellent value for the Packers out of nowhere.