Packers 2017 NFL Draft: Top five players at each position of need

Position of Need #8: Offensive Line

Position Outlook: When healthy, the Packers offensive line is one of the best position groups on their roster. However, T.J. Lang and JC Tretter are set to be free agents this offseason.

It’s unlikely the Packers will be able to afford to bring back both players. Lang is a Pro-Bowl caliber player still at the height of his career. However, he’s quickly approaching 30 and he’ll be the more expensive option of the two.

Tretter is a young ascending player who could kick over to guard if Green Bay loses Lang. However, in an ideal world the Packers find a way to keep both players.

Top-5 Offensive Line Prospects

1. Cam Robinson, OT, Alabama (6-6, 326)

2. Ryan Ramczyk, OT, Wisconsin (6-6, 314)

3. Dan Feeney, OG, Indiana (6-4, 310)

4. Billy Price, OG, Ohio State (6-4, 315)

5. Dorian Johnson, OG, Pitt (6-5, 300)

If the Packers keep both Tretter and Lang then offensive line is a low priority to address in the draft.  However, they could still spend a Day Three pick on a player to offer depth on the offensive line.

The top prospects probably won’t be in play for Green Bay unless the Packers somehow lose both Tretter and Lang in the offseason.

In a weak offensive tackle class, there are two prospects that could get first-round considerations. Both Robinson and Ramczyk are solid tackle prospects with starting ability at the next level.

The strength of the this offensive line class, however, is at guard. Feeney, Price, and Johnson are all top-end prospects who should make immediate impacts at the next level. They’ll be Day 2 picks in the draft.

Other Notable OL Prospects: Ethan Pocic (C, LSU), Quenton Nelson (OG, Notre Dame), Erik Magnuson (OT, Michigan), Chad Wheeler (OT, USC), Zach Banner (OG, USC), Mason Cole (C, Michigan), Roderick Johnson (OT, Florida State), Pat Elflein (C/G, Ohio State), Conor McDermott (OT, UCLA), Tyler Orlosky (C, West Virginia)