The Unpacking Future Packers Countdown is a countdown of 100 prospects that could be selected by the Green Bay Packers in the 2023 NFL draft.
Brian Gutekunst has selected three Georgia Bulldogs in the first round over the past two years. Green Bay’s general manager selected cornerback Eric Stokes with the 29th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and followed that up by selecting Quay Walker and Devonte Wyatt in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
This year, Gutekunst could switch to the offensive side of the ball and select Broderick Jones with the 15th overall pick. The Georgia offensive tackle checks in at No. 11 in the Unpacking Future Packers countdown.
Jones, a five-star recruit out of Lithonia High School in Georgia, finished his career at Athens with 19 career starts, with 15 starts coming at left tackle this past season.
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“Jones’ nastiness and toughness are his greatest strength,” Shane Hallam, the managing partner of Draft Countdown said. “He will knock guys out, become a lead blocker and pop at the line of scrimmage.”
Jones looks every bit the part of a franchise left tackle. He checks in at 6-5, 311 pounds with (34-plus inch arms). He’s the No. 5 offensive tackle on PFF’s big board. From PFF:
“Jones is a bully of an offensive tackle. You’re not going through him, you’ll have to go around. He earned an 84.1 pass-blocking grade in his first full season starting at left tackle for the Bulldogs.”
Jones is an excellent athlete and can get out in space and move people. His 4.97 40-yard dash was the fastest among all offensive lineman at the scouting combine.
Fastest 40 Times (OL):
🥇 Broderick Jones, Georgia: 4.97s
🥈 Anton Harrison, Oklahoma: 4.98s
🥈 Blake Freeland, BYU: 4.98s pic.twitter.com/ZQsfe8nLv8— PFF College (@PFF_College) March 5, 2023
Once Jones gets out in space he hits his marks. He’s powerful at the point of contact and drives people downfield. He plays with a bit of an edge as a run blocker. He stays balanced through contact. He’s a people mover and would help improve any team’s rushing attack.
“He is a solid run blocker due to his tenacity,” Hallam said. “He doesn’t quite get the leverage you want consistently, which could create some run blocking problems in the NFL.”
The first-year starter at left tackle has the quick feet to protect the corner in pass protection. He has good length and powerful hands. He has lower body flexibility with good knee…
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