Packers Prospect Primer: Five Tackles at or around 25
The Packers have a big question looming regarding David Bahktiari. Speculation is running rampant, but nothing concrete regarding his future is known. Rasheed Walker looks to be the future left tackle in Green Bay, but what if the Packers feel like, in a loaded tackle class that could see eight guys go on night one, they need to upgrade the left tackle position? Five guys make up tier two, all of whom could be available at 25 or in a spot they could reasonably trade up for. JC Latham Alabama Latham is an overpowering presence at the tackle position; standing at 6’6” and 360 Pounds, he uses his size and power to bully defenders at the line of scrimmage. Scouts rave about his ability in pass pro, a required trait for any blindside tackle due to his raw power, but are concerned about his footwork, which to me begs the question of whether is he TOO big to hold up against the more agile speed rushers at the next level who will come at him with complicated pass rush move sets. Sc...