• Home
  • News
    • Politics / Govt
    • Legislature
    • Crime / Courts
    • Health / Medicine
    • Archives
  • Sports
    • Badgers
    • Packers
      • Titletown Report
    • Brewers
  • Contact Us
    • Reporters
  • Affiliates
    • Affiliate Support

Wisconsin Radio Network

Wisconsin News and Sports

You are here: Home / Sports / Packers add versatility on OL with second round pick (AUDIO)

Packers add versatility on OL with second round pick (AUDIO)

April 26, 2019 By Bill Scott

With four tackles going off the board in the second round, the Green Bay Packers decided to add to their offensive line depth by selecting versatile Mississippi State G/C Elgton Jenkins (44th overall).

The 6’4, 310 pound Jenkins (pronounced Elton), started 26 games at center for the Bulldogs during his career, but he also has five starts at left tackle, two at left guard and one at left tackle.  It gives the Packers the versatility they’ve been looking for.

Last season as a senior, Jenkins didn’t allow a single quarterback hit, played sack free through the first nine games and had just one penalty.

By the time Jenkins reached his junior season, Mississippi State ranked 11th nationally in rushing yards per game, allowing the fewest sacks in the SEC with 13.

The Packers plan to play guard to start off, but his ability to play several different positions on the line which should bode well for Green Bay.

Jenkins has experience in a zone blocking scheme, which gives him a head start coming into Matt LaFleur’s system in Green Bay.

The Packers have one more selection on day 2 of the draft, number-75 overall in the third round.

AUDIO: College Scout Charles Walls says versatility is Jenkins strong suit :21

AUDIO: Charles Walls says there’s a lot to like about Jenkins :12

 

 

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Filed Under: Packers, Sports, Titletown Report Tagged With: Elgton Jenkins, Green Bay Packers, Matt LaFleur



Featured Stories

Packers season comes to an end in NFC Championship

Legendary Hank Aaron passes away

Ted Thompson passed away at age 68 (AUDIO)

Big Ten suspends Wisconsin’s Ahcan

Bucks lose tight battle with Nets

TwitterFacebook

Listen Now | More from Titletown »

Sports Headlines

Packers season comes to an end in NFC Championship

Legendary Hank Aaron passes away

Bucks drop second straight, fall at home to Lakers

Hockey Badgers grab series opener at Penn State

Wisconsin’s Mark Johnson named WCHA 1970’s Player of the Decade

More Sports

Tweets by @WRN

Get our news delivered to your inbox:

Enter your email address:

Delivered by FeedBurner

Copyright © 2021 · Learfield News & Ag, LLC