Green Bays O-line depth is largely inexperienced

Mike Spofford

"Pre-draft picture" is a position-by-position look at the Packers' roster heading into the 2026 NFL Draft. The series continues with the offensive line.

GREEN BAY Nothing's set in stone by any means, but many signs are pointing to how the Packers' starting offensive line will take shape in 2026.

With Rasheed Walker and Elgton Jenkins departing for other teams,Sean Rhyanre-signing prior to free agency, andAnthony Beltonmoving into a starting role in the second half of his rookie season, it looks at the moment as follows:

Jordan Morganat left tackle,Aaron Banksat left guard, Rhyan at center, Belton at right guard, andZach Tomat right tackle.

That could always change of course, depending on injuries and/or whether the Packers use a high draft pick on an offensive lineman. But for now it makes the most sense.

A first-round pick in 2024, Morgan (6-5, 311) has been waiting in the wings behind Walker. General Manager Brian Gutekunst said Morgan did enough in training camp last summer to earn the left tackle job, but he was needed at other spots due to injuries and played the good solider, starting games at four different positions.

Now's his chance to settle in where he's most comfortable, having played left tackle throughout his college career at Arizona.

At the other tackle, Tom (6-4, 304) is the unit's top player and signed a long-term contract extension last summer. But he wound up missing two early games due to an oblique injury and then had his season end in mid-December due to back and knee issues.

A great find as a fourth-round pick in 2022, Tom mentioned after the playoff loss he was considering knee surgery, which would require an extensive recovery, and the hope is he'll be ready for training camp.

Banks (6-5, 325) dealt with injuries early on, too, after signing with the Packers as a free agent a year ago. His play improved the healthier he got, and there are no plans to replace him at left guard. Ideally, he'll get off to a better start in 2026.

Rhyan (6-5, 321) had been sharing time at right guard with Morgan until Jenkins went down with a season-ending injury midway through the year. He was asked to step in at center for Jenkins and acquitted himself well the rest of the way.

Gutekunst remarked how Rhyan's work at center improved from game to game, and that earned the 2022 third-round pick a new contract to be the full-time guy there.

Last but certainly not least, Belton stepped in at right guard after Rhyan moved to center and had to adjust to the position on the fly as a rookie, having played almost exclusively left tackle in college at North Carolina State.

The second-round pick is the line's biggest blocker (6-6, 336), and all indications are the Packers want to see him move forward at right guard, even if he is an option at tackle as well.

From there, the rest is about depth, which is highly inexperienced and likely to get some reinforcements through the draft whether any selections are considered immediate starting candidates or not.

Green Bay's most experienced backup offensive lineman isDarian Kinnard, a versatile sub who was acquired via trade with Philadelphia as training camp wrapped up last summer. Kinnard (6-5, 322) wound up starting two games at right tackle and two more as a sixth lineman, giving him five career NFL starts in all, and was re-signed as a restricted free agent.

The only other reserve to start a pro game is centerJacob Monk, who played the entire Week 18 game at Minnesota. Monk (6-3, 308) was a fifth-round pick in 2024.

Travis Glover(6-6, 318), a sixth-round pick in '24, saw some game action at guard and tackle as a rookie but had last season wiped out by a shoulder injury.John Williams(6-4, 322), a seventh-round pick last year at guard, also lost the 2025 season to injury, as back problems prevented him from ever being activated off the physically unable to perform list (PUP).

Donovan Jennings(6-4, 323), listed as a guard and tackle, saw a handful of snaps on offense and special teams last year after spending his entire undrafted rookie season in '24 on the Packers' practice squad.

An undrafted rookie last year, tackleBrant Banks(6-7, 306) appeared in two games on special teams but otherwise spent the bulk of the season on the practice squad. In October, he was claimed off waivers by Tennessee but returned to Green Bay a week later.

Also undrafted last year, tackleDalton Cooper(6-6, 326) spent his rookie season on the Packers' practice squad, while guardKarsen Barnhart(6-4, 306) was signed to the practice squad late in the year after spending time on the practice squads of the Chargers, Broncos and Buccaneers over the past two seasons.

Pre-draft picture series, previous installments

QBs:Love still on rise as search for new backup begins

RBs:Looking for better health

WRs/TEs:Confidently moving forward