Packers solve looming long-term roster concern with ideal schematic fit in latest 3-round mock draft
Green Bay would love another versatile o-lineman.
No area of the roster was more underwhelming based on expectations in the 2025 season for the Green Bay Packers than the offensive line. Now, on top of that, left tackle Rasheed Walker, interior offensive lineman Sean Rhyan, and backup lineman Darian Kinnard (restricted) are all set to hit free agency.
It won’t be a surprise if general manager Brian Gutekunst decides to invest heavily in the offensive line in the draft. Since he took over as a GM in 2018, he’s drafted three linemen in the same class four times (2020, 2021, 2022, 2024).
Our draft team at A to Z Sports put together a three-round mock this week. And, without a first-round pick, the Packers used their top selection in the second round to take Duke versatile lineman Brian Parker II.
Solid fit for the Packers
Brian Parker II is 6-5, 305 pounds. Throughout his four college seasons at Duke, he played mostly as a right tackle (1,811 offensive snaps), but also some left tackle (311). In the NFL, some analysts project him to move inside. Based on the Packers’ history, you can see the fit with this type of prospect. Generally, Green Bay prioritizes college tackles to cross-train them.
According to NFL.com’s prospect profile, Parker has a grade equivalent to a player who “will eventually be average starter.”
“Tackle-to-center prospect with well-composed frame, good body control and sound technique. Parker consistently centers his blocks and operates with inside hands/good grip strength. He gets to his landmarks under control as a move blocker, has average drive strength on gap-scheme blocks and constantly covers his target. His underhook punch has some pepper to it, but below-average length makes timing and anchor essential. He plays with a quality mirror and clearly sees rush games. Parker’s measurables are average but he plays like a future starting center with guard flexibility.” — Lance Zierlein
Even though his play strength isn’t ideal, Parker could train to become an immediate starter at guard or center — exactly what the Packers need. Eventually, he could be moved to tackle, giving Green Bay more long-term flexibility if Jordan Morgan doesn’t establish himself as an above average left tackle.
In 2025, he had an 87.1 PFF run block grade and 82.5 pass block grade, showing his range to be effective in multiple areas of the game.
Questionable decision
I love my colleagues, but the second choice for the Packers doesn’t make as much sense as the first one did. It’s cornerback Jadon Canady, from Oregon, with the 84th pick. And this is not necessarily about the player himself, but what the Packers will look for in the draft.
Canady is mostly a slot corner, and the Packers are well-served in this spot with Javon Bullard and Nate Hobbs. Green Bay’s need is more evident in the boundary — and at 185 pounds, Canady is too light to play there for the Packers.
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