Packers draft Josh Myers in second round: The good, the bad, the grade

The Green Bay Packers waited and waited in the second round of the NFL Draft before making their pick with the 62nd overall selection. They grabbed Ohio State center/interior offensive lineman Josh Myers.

In just the last two years, the Packers have lost Bryan Bulaga and Corey Linsley to the Chargers and Lane Taylor to the Houston Texans. That’s a lot of talent upfront. The hope is Myers can replace some of those lost players.

I’m not sure Myers was really on a lot of fans’ minds heading into the draft so let me help you get to know him a little better. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of his game and well as grade the selection for the Packers.

Let’s grade the selection of offensive lineman Josh Myers, the Green Bay Packers’ second-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Packers second-round pick: The good

The Packers expect Myers to compete for the starting center spot from Day 1 which is always good when it comes to your second-round pick. Gutekunst appears to have a good eye for offensive linemen and Packers’ fans hope Myers continues down that path.

Myers has good upper body strength which allows him to excel in the running game. He can get to the second level or help his teammates effectively on double-team blocks. He works hard on his game and brings additional toughness upfront for Green Bay. He should be able to play all three interior offensive line positions despite never taking a snap at guard in college.