Packers Eye Offensive Lineman Rogers in 2025 NFL Draft

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers are preparing for the 2025 NFL Draft, with a focus on strengthening their offensive line. General Manager Brian Gutekunst has consistently prioritized this area, drafting at least one offensive lineman in every draft since 2018, except for 2023.

Current offensive linemen Zach Tom, Rasheed Walker, and Sean Rhyan will enter contract years soon, making it likely that Gutekunst will invest multiple picks on the line again this year. One potential target is Texas Tech‘s offensive lineman, who ranks sixth on the Packers’ draft prospect list.

Rogers, a three-star recruit, completed his time at Texas Tech with 55 career starts. He has 35 starts at right tackle, 16 at left tackle, and appearances at both guard positions. This versatility is seen as a major advantage. “Rogers’ versatility will be one of his calling cards as a mid-round prospect and prospective depth piece,” said Ian Cummings, an NFL Draft analyst for Pro Football Network.

Cummings added, “When a team drafts Rogers, it’ll be because he’s such an ideal security blanket, first and foremost.” Throughout college, Rogers accumulated over 2,000 snaps at right tackle and 1,000 at left tackle. However, his 32 3/8-inch arms may make him better suited for a guard position in the NFL.

At the NFL Scouting Combine, Rogers showcased impressive athleticism, running a 5.10 40-yard dash and achieving a 34-inch vertical jump. He also clocked in at 7.43 seconds for the 3-cone drill and 4.49 seconds in the 20-yard shuttle. “He has outstanding movement ability and great range as a run blocker,” Cummings noted, highlighting Rogers’ ability to dominate on the field.

Rogers’ knack for reaching landmarks and fulfilling assignments makes him a valuable prospect. “He has the explosiveness to traverse gaps quickly and the second-level range to clear space for runners,” Cummings said, further emphasizing Rogers’ potential as a player who can create mismatches against linebackers.

Despite the possible limitations of his arm length, Rogers compensates with effective hand usage and foot speed. Cummings stated that he has a solid baseline of footwork and awareness in pass protection, given his four-and-a-half years of experience in the Big 12.

The Packers have had success in drafting Day 3 offensive linemen, with names like David Bakhtiari and Corey Linsley. Cummings believes Rogers fits this trend well. “I’d draft Rogers because he’s an almost-five-year starter, a positionally diverse blocker, an elite athlete, and the perfect insurance plan for an offensive line in need of a ‘sixth man,'” he said.

Rogers could strengthen the Packers’ interior line depth. Although the team hopes to maintain a healthy starting five, should that change, Rogers could step into a starting role, particularly if Rhyan leaves Green Bay after this season.