Green Bay Packers: 2018 Ultimate Depth Chart 1.1

Center (3)

With Corey Linsley now locked into a new contract extension, the Packers appear to be set in the middle of the offensive line. But beyond him, depth is an issue. With only two true centers behind him on the 90-man roster, neither of which has much experience, the Packers will be relying a lot on the health of their starter.

Linsley was the lynchpin of the line last year, starting every game with no safety net behind him. With a new contract and the guarantee of a starting job, he should be one of the keys to the line again.

Pros

• Unbelievably strong, drives defenders into the second level with ease.
• Very intelligent, makes the line calls quickly and is rarely wrong.
• Durable, played in every game in 2017.

Cons

• Snaps placement can be inconsistent at times, especially on the road.
• Not super athletic and can be beat with speed inside.

Scale (If 1 is the player has absolutely no chance of making the final 53-man roster and 10 is the player is a surefire lock, where does this player rank?)

Linsley is locked into the center job long-term and should follow Scott Wells as a long-time #63 starting in the middle.

After a solid career at Duke, Davis joins his teammate Lucas Patrick in Green Bay as one of the more heralded members of the 2018 UDFA class.

Pros

• Smart, technical blocker who doesn’t often make mistakes with his line calls.
• Plays with the right amount of nasty in his game to open holes for runners.
• Experienced, played four years, starting last 25 career games at center.

Cons

• A bit lean at 6’4″ and 301 lbs.
• Can be inconsistent with is footwork and reach blocks.
• Gets grabby on the interior at times if his timing is off.

Scale -5

Out of all the undrafted free agents in Camp, Davis is the most likely to make the squad. He plays with enough technique and toughness that he could step in for Linsley and the offense wouldn’t change too much.

Signed off the Denver practice squad at the end of last year, Day saw a little action for the Packers. He hopes to seize the backup job in 2018.

Pros

• Experienced. Four year college starter, was on practice squad for Denver’s Super Bowl Championship team.
• Assignment sure and rarely makes a mistake pre-snap.
• Tough with a mean streak that finished blocks with authority.

Cons

• Limited athletically with stiffness in his lower body.
• Tough, but not as strong. Can be pushed backwards.
• Hands and feet aren’t often in sync.

Scale-4

Somebody has to back up Linsley and Day plays with the intangibles that can make him a decent fill-in for a short-term stint.

*Written by Mike Wendlandt