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The Green Bay Packers added another piece to the offensive line when they selected North Carolina State offensive tackle Anthony Belton at No. 54 overall in the second round of the 2025 draft.
Belton is an older prospect at 24 years old, but he's a massive lineman (6-6, 336) with 33 starts at left tackle. He tested well in the pre-draft process and is now headed to Green Bay, possibly to compete for playing time right away at tackle or guard.
Instant reactions to the Packers taking Belton at No. 54 overall:
The Packers love Belton's combination of size, athleticism and versatility, especially after he started 33 games at left tackle for North Carolina State, but this one is still a surprise. By the consensus big board, Belton was the No. 97 overall player. The Packers -- who have six offensive linemen they think can start in 2025 -- took him at No. 54. Brian Gutekunst clearly sees offensive line as a big need considering the contract statuses of Zach Tom, Rasheed Walker and Sean Rhyan, who are all entering contract years. It's possible Belton could be a starter at left tackle or guard as soon as 2026. The Packers signed Aaron Banks to a big deal in free agency and now drafted Belton in the second round -- this offensive front is getting BIG. If Belton is a good player and future starter, no one will really care about taking him here. But this still appears to be at least a round early for a 24-year-old who spent six years in the college ranks. Walker, a two-year starter at left tackle, is probably as good as gone in free agency next spring.
Definitely thought the Packers might go corner at 54 with Trey Amos and Shavon Revel Jr. still on the board—both had top-30 visits with Green Bay. That said, the Packers are one of the best in the league at developing offensive linemen, and there’s a lot to like about Belton. He’s a massive human at 6-6, 336 pounds, with tons of experience at left tackle and polished footwork and hand usage. Not sure what this means for Rasheed Walker or Jordan Morgan, but Green Bay now has plenty of options to protect Jordan Love’s blindside.
This was one was a surprise. Anthony Belton is heavier (336 pounds) than they typically like. A former zero-star recruit, Belton finished his career at NC State with 32 career starts at left tackle. At 6-6, 336 pounds with near 34-inch arms, Belton is a mountain of a man. He has good foot quickness and surprisingly good movement skills for a man his size. He’s a powerful run blocker. The tools are all there to develop into a franchise left tackle. The Packers got Jordan Love a weapon in the first round and got him a protector in round two.
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This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Instant reactions to Packers picking OL Anthony Belton in second round of 2025 draft
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Belton is an older prospect at 24 years old, but he's a massive lineman (6-6, 336) with 33 starts at left tackle. He tested well in the pre-draft process and is now headed to Green Bay, possibly to compete for playing time right away at tackle or guard.
Instant reactions to the Packers taking Belton at No. 54 overall:
Zach Kruse
The Packers love Belton's combination of size, athleticism and versatility, especially after he started 33 games at left tackle for North Carolina State, but this one is still a surprise. By the consensus big board, Belton was the No. 97 overall player. The Packers -- who have six offensive linemen they think can start in 2025 -- took him at No. 54. Brian Gutekunst clearly sees offensive line as a big need considering the contract statuses of Zach Tom, Rasheed Walker and Sean Rhyan, who are all entering contract years. It's possible Belton could be a starter at left tackle or guard as soon as 2026. The Packers signed Aaron Banks to a big deal in free agency and now drafted Belton in the second round -- this offensive front is getting BIG. If Belton is a good player and future starter, no one will really care about taking him here. But this still appears to be at least a round early for a 24-year-old who spent six years in the college ranks. Walker, a two-year starter at left tackle, is probably as good as gone in free agency next spring.
Brandon Carwile
Definitely thought the Packers might go corner at 54 with Trey Amos and Shavon Revel Jr. still on the board—both had top-30 visits with Green Bay. That said, the Packers are one of the best in the league at developing offensive linemen, and there’s a lot to like about Belton. He’s a massive human at 6-6, 336 pounds, with tons of experience at left tackle and polished footwork and hand usage. Not sure what this means for Rasheed Walker or Jordan Morgan, but Green Bay now has plenty of options to protect Jordan Love’s blindside.
Brennen Rupp
This was one was a surprise. Anthony Belton is heavier (336 pounds) than they typically like. A former zero-star recruit, Belton finished his career at NC State with 32 career starts at left tackle. At 6-6, 336 pounds with near 34-inch arms, Belton is a mountain of a man. He has good foot quickness and surprisingly good movement skills for a man his size. He’s a powerful run blocker. The tools are all there to develop into a franchise left tackle. The Packers got Jordan Love a weapon in the first round and got him a protector in round two.
Mark Oldacres
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This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Instant reactions to Packers picking OL Anthony Belton in second round of 2025 draft
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