The Green Bay Packers have a type when it comes to offensive linemen. In short, they want linemen with quick feet, and they have for a long time, particularly at offensive tackle. Additionally, the team has historically drafted players with extensive experience blocking on the quarterback’s blind side, regardless of what position they project to play in the NFL.
The latter quality — being a college left tackle — has been somewhat less of a priority for the team since Brian Gutekunst took over as general manager. Under Ted Thompson, the Packers drafted two players who were not blind-side tackles: Corey Linsley and Caleb Schlauderaff.