The Unpacking Future Packers Countdown is a countdown of 100 prospects who the Green Bay Packers could select in the 2026 NFL draft.
On paper, the Green Bay Packers have their starting offensive line set for the upcoming season. The group of Jordan Morgan, Aaron Banks, Sean Rhyan, Anthony Belton and Zach Tom will be tasked with protecting Jordan Love.
Even with those five in place, the Packers figure to add a body or two to that offensive line room via the 2026 NFL Draft. Since taking over as general manager in 2018, Gutekunst has drafted 17 offensive linemen and has taken at least one in every draft, except for the 2023 draft class.
“We’re always trying to add to the offensive line,” Gutekunst said, while speaking to the media on Tuesday. “There’s only so many big guys in the world that can play at a high level.”
A potential target in the upcoming draft is Trey Zuhn III. The Texas A&M offensive lineman checks in at No. 3 in the Unpacking Future Packers Countdown.
A four-star recruit out of Colorado, Zuhn entered the 2025 season with 36 starts at left tackle to his name. During his final season at College Station, Zuhn started 12 games at left tackle and one game at center. His one start at center came against Missouri, in which he gave up zero sacks and one pressure, while also playing 15 snaps at left tackle.
Although he’s played primarily left tackle (49 starts) he offers five-position versatility and will likely find his home at the next level at center due to his arm length (under 33 inches).
The Texas A&M product moves well in space and has power at contact to displace defenders. He’s got great range as a run blocker, with the foot speed to excel on long pulls. He fires out of his stance to quickly cover up defenders and seal run lanes.
“He plays with good effort, stays engaged and does a nice job using his size to create movement,” Kannon Torres, a contributor for Aggie Yell, said. “He is a physical blocker who can help establish the run and gives you a lineman willing to get ‘down and dirty’ per se.”
Zuhn is a highly intelligent player. He’s a technician in pass protection. His lower and upper half move in unison and every motion has a purpose. The Colorado native has the foot quickness to mirror. It was only one game at center, but he looked calm anchoring the offensive line. He resets well, with the play strength and active hands to stay square. His hands respond promptly to counters. This past season he gave up two sacks and 10 pressures.
“The biggest thing is that he is reliable,” Torres said. “Only giving up two sacks and 10 pressures speaks to that I think. He does a good job staying under control and recognizing pressure.”
Fit with the Packers
If Rhyan disappoints during his first full season as a starting center, the Packers could move on from Rhyan’s contract at the conclusion of the 2026-2027 season, opening the door for the Packers to be in the market for a new starting center.
Knowing how Gutekunst operates, he could look to add a versatile offensive line who has the ability to play center in case Rhyan does flop.
Zuhn is a Packers-typer all day long and twice on Sunday. With his athletic background (track and field) and his position versatility, he’ll be an offensive lineman the Packers covet and could target him in the fourth round or as early as the third round.
“I would draft Zuhn because he gives you experience, versatility and dependability,” Torres said. “He has played meaningful football in the SEC, he has shown he can handle multiple responsibilities, and he looks like the kind of player who could become valuable depth or even if you see him as a viable left tackle in the league he’s going to be very well suited in pass protection.”
If Zuhn lands with the Packers it would not be shocking to see him anchoring The Great Wall of Lambeau by the end of the season. At the very least he’d provide quality depth as a rookie and could step into a starting role down the road. Zuhn just screams Day 3 Gutekunst Special. Don’t be shocked if Gutekunst starts Day 3 or ends Day 2 by adding Zuhn to the mix.
