The Green Bay Packers finished third in the NFC North this season, posting a disappointing 1-5 record in the division, their worst performance since 2005. They were swept by both Detroit and Minnesota and managed only a split with the Chicago Bears.
Bob McGinn, the Pro Football Hall of Fame reporter who covered the Packers for four decades and now writes for golongtd.com, interviewed several NFL executives and compiled an All-NFC North team. Unsurprisingly, the Packers had just one first-team selection on offense: left guard Elgton Jenkins.
Other Packers players on the offensive list included running back Josh Jacobs, left tackle Rasheed Walker, right guard Sean Rhyan, right tackle Zach Tom, and tight end Tucker Kraft, all of whom placed second in their respective positions. Quarterback Jordan Love and center Josh Myers were third in theirs. Green Bay’s wide receivers finished poorly, with Romeo Doubs leading the group in seventh place.
Here’s a summary of the Packers’ offensive players:
**Quarterback**
Jordan Love finished third, behind Detroit’s Jared Goff and Minnesota’s Sam Darnold. Scouts acknowledged his potential but cited inconsistency over the season, pointing out that while he played well when healthy, he struggled to maintain a consistent level throughout the year.
**Running Back**
Josh Jacobs placed second, behind Detroit’s Jahmyr Gibbs, with former Packer Aaron Jones in third. Scouts praised Jacobs for making the team more physical, noting his ability to break tackles in the open field.
**Left Tackle**
Rasheed Walker finished second, behind Detroit’s Taylor Decker. Scouts were impressed by his performance, especially considering his seventh-round draft status, but acknowledged some inconsistency in his play.
**Left Guard**
Elgton Jenkins took the top spot, edging out Detroit’s Graham Glasgow. While scouts didn’t see him as exceptional, they described him as a reliable, versatile player who could dominate in both run and pass protection.
**Center**
Josh Myers placed third behind Detroit’s Frank Ragnow and Minnesota’s Garrett Bradbury. Scouts expressed disappointment in his performance, citing issues with finishing blocks and a lack of consistency.
**Right Guard**
Sean Rhyan finished second, behind Detroit’s Kevin Zeitler. Scouts appreciated his ability to move defenders in the run game, though he still struggled with some pass protection challenges.
**Right Tackle**
Zach Tom finished second, behind Detroit’s Penei Sewell. Scouts praised his consistent performance, describing him as a fundamentally sound player who rarely loses in pass protection.
**Wide Receivers**
Romeo Doubs finished seventh, Jayden Reed was eighth, Christian Watson ninth, and Dontayvion Wicks ranked 11th. The group struggled with dropped passes (33 total, ranking third in the NFL). Scouts noted that while Doubs was the best route runner, he lacked deep speed, Watson was a threat when healthy, and Reed showed flashes but lacked consistency.
**Tight End**
Tucker Kraft finished second behind Detroit’s Sam LaPorta. Scouts highlighted Kraft’s ability after the catch, noting his speed and power. However, his blocking and toughness were considered subpar compared to LaPorta.
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