The Packers selected three offensive linemen in the 2020 NFL Draft, but they opted to pass up taking a true offensive tackle. Instead, Green Bay acquired Rick Wagner to replace Bryan Bulaga and bolster the depth at offensive tackle.
Packers Wire predicts Green Bay’s depth chart at offensive tackle for the 2020 season:
LT1: David Bakhtiari
Bakhtiari is the leader of the Packers’ offensive line. The 28-year-old California native has developed into one of the NFL’s best pass blockers over his seven-year career. The 2020 season will be a pivotal year for Bakhtiari, a four-time All-Pro. The Colorado product will be a free agent in the 2021 offseason, and while it is highly likely that the Packers will seek to re-sign their longtime left tackle, having another productive season will increase his value for this campaign and beyond.
RT1: Rick Wagner
Wagner’s play in the 2020 season will be critical for the overall success of Green Bay’s offensive line. If Wagner – a former Detroit Lion and Baltimore Raven – is able to step into the Packers’ lineup and perform at a high level, then Aaron Rodgers should be well protected in 2020. The 6-foot-6 veteran struggled with the Lions in 2019, but Green Bay hopes that the change of scenery and better health helps Wagner play better during his eighth NFL season.
OT3: Alex Light
Coming out of college as an undrafted free agent, Light has worked his way up the Packers’ depth chart at offensive tackle. After improving at a steady rate for two years, the former Richmond standout will have an opportunity to be a major contributor for Green Bay in the 2020 season. Light likely won’t be a Week 1 starter for the Packers, but he is the favorite to be the swing tackle if either Bakhtiari or Wagner goes down with an injury.
OT4: Yosh Nijman
Nijman had a terrific four-year career at Virginia Tech. The 6-foot-7, 314-pound tackle played in 45 games with 32 starts. Nijman’s greatest asset is his tremendous athleticism. His rare combination of speed, size, and explosive movement ability could make him an option at either tackle position if he is able to learn the playbook and get up to speed.
OT5: John Leglue
Leglue is a versatile offensive lineman who could play multiple positions on the line for the Packers. In college, the 6-foot-6 lineman started 15 games at right tackle, 13 at right guard, nine at center, and one at left tackle. While he is best suited for a tackle position, his experience at multiple positions makes him a valuable backup if injuries hit the Packers’ offensive line hard in the 2020 season.
OT6: Cody Conway
Conway was signed to the Packers’ practice squad on Nov. 26 of last year. In his second season with Green Bay, Conway will look to make the 53-man roster. The 6-foot-6, 307-pound tackle out of Syracuse was originally signed by the Titans before suffering an injury in training camp that spoiled his shot at making the roster. Making the original 53-man roster might be unlikely for Conway, but he could be called on if players above him on the depth chart suffer injuries.
OT7: Travis Bruffy
For the last four years, Bruffy was Texas Tech’s most reliable offensive lineman. In his career, the 6-foot-6 tackle participated in 46 games, was named a team captain, and earned All-Big 12 second-team laurels in 2019. To start his NFL career, Bruffy will find himself at the bottom of Green Bay’s depth chart. However, the undrafted free agent will have an opportunity to work his way up if he impresses in training camp.