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3 Offensive Tackles Green Bay Packers Could Target In First Round

By Brian Sampson

KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 05: Andrew Thomas #71 of the Georgia Bulldogs warms up on the field before the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on October 05, 2019 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Silas Walker/Getty Images)
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 05: Andrew Thomas #71 of the Georgia Bulldogs warms up on the field before the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on October 05, 2019 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Silas Walker/Getty Images) /
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SOUTH BEND, IN – OCTOBER 12: Austin Jackson #73 of the USC Trojans blocks during a game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium on October 12, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated USC 30-27. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

3. Austin Jackson, USC

Austin Jackson already has ties to the Packers, as his grandfather, Melvin Jackson, played offensive guard for Green Bay for five years from 1976-1980. Melvin started 34 games during that span and Austin Jackson could follow in his footsteps.

Jackson was a reserve as a freshman, appearing in every game off the bench. After missing his sophomore season following a bone marrow donation to his sister, he cemented himself as the starting left tackle for the Trojans in 2019. His play earned him a spot on the All-Pac-12 First-Team.

Jackson is very athletic and can handle speed off the edges. He is raw and needs some more coaching and time to develop–which is exactly what the Packers can offer him. If Green Bay were to draft him, he’d be able to sit a year or two while Wagner handles the starting duties and then work his way in as a starter in Year 3. It doesn’t help immediately, but Jackson has a higher ceiling than most offensive tackle prospects that are available at no. 30.

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