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When Jordan Morgan arrived in Green Bay as the 25th overall pick in 2024, the transition was anything but smooth. The Packers shifted the former Arizona standout inside to right guard in hopes of early playing time. The learning curve was steep, and Morgan succumbed to a shoulder injury after just 186 snaps.
“It was hard starting all college and coming here and having to just sit back and watch,” Morgan recently told Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette. “I had to win that spot… and just be that guy.”
Wood’s article highlights the potential the Packers see in Morgan, as they move him back to his natural position of left tackle. With Rasheed Walker sidelined by a groin injury, Morgan has taken every first-team rep on Jordan Love’s blindside during camp. Most agree that he looked sharp in the preseason opener, playing 36 snaps without a pressure or penalty — a bright spot for an otherwise struggling offensive line.
This is usually the part of a young player’s arc where GM Brian Gutekunst says something about his best football being in front of him.
“He’s had a really good camp,” general manager Brian Gutekunst said. “He’s a young player whose best football is going to be ahead of him.”
Well would you look at that.
Sarcasm aside, Morgan’s quick feet and improved confidence have been evident to those covering practice, even as he continues to acclimate — or reacclimate — to the position. Though Walker’s experience makes him the Week 1 favorite, Morgan’s strong preseason could force a tough decision for the coaching staff.
If Morgan is able to emerge as the starting left tackle, and grows into a high quality player, Gutekunst will have earned another garage fridge beer.
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