Green Bay Packers: 5 Pro Bowl locks for 2018

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 22: Jason Spriggs #78 and David Bakhtiari #69 of the Green Bay Packers take a knee during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome on January 22, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 22: Jason Spriggs #78 and David Bakhtiari #69 of the Green Bay Packers take a knee during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome on January 22, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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GREEN BAY, WI – DECEMBER 22: David Bakhtiari #69 of the Green Bay Packers blocks Troy Polamalu #43 of the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lambeau Field on December 22, 2013 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Steelers defeated the Packers 38-31. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI – DECEMBER 22: David Bakhtiari #69 of the Green Bay Packers blocks Troy Polamalu #43 of the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lambeau Field on December 22, 2013 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Steelers defeated the Packers 38-31. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

4. David Bakhtiari

Without a doubt, David Bakhtiari is one of the best players and one of the most important positions in the NFL. This was reflected as so when the Packers awarded him a four-year, $48 million contract in 2016.

Bakhtiari already has one Pro Bowl under his belt in 2016 and he probably should’ve been elected again last season. However, it was difficult for fans to recognize his excellence given how much the Packers struggled on offense with Brett Hundley under center. Also, Bakhtiari struggled with injuries of his how, as he missed four games.

If Rodgers and Bakhtiari can stay healthy this season, Bakhtiari should have no issues getting the praise and recognition he deserves.