Friday Cheese Curds: Getting to know Jordan Morgan

Morgan’s versatility makes him a welcome addition to the Packers’ offensive line.

We have a new member of the Green Bay Packers after round one of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, as the team selected Arizona tackle Jordan Morgan with the 25th pick. The Packers will add a whole host of additional newcomers to the roster over the next 36 hours, but Morgan has the distinction of being that first-round selection and the first offensive lineman the Packers have chosen in round one since 2011.

For his part, Morgan is already getting his life as a Packer underway, giving a quick introduction video and wearing his first piece of green and gold gear:

Now that we have heard from Morgan himself, let’s get to know him even more in-depth before the draft resumes tonight at 7:00 PM Eastern.

Jordan Morgan kept grinding in hope of achieving his NFL dream | Packers.com
Morgan tore his ACL late in the 2022 season, and he made the decision to return to Arizona for a final year in 2023. That decision clearly paid off, as he made it back for the Wildcats’ week 2 game and made first-team All-Pac 12 before becoming a first-round draft pick.

OL Jordan Morgan gives Packers what they covet most: Flexibility | Packers Wire
Packers GM Brian Gutekunst said that he thinks Morgan can play either tackle or guard on either side, giving the team yet another versatile player as the team looks for its best combination of five players up front — whatever that looks like.

2024 NFL draft live: Pros and cons for every first-round pick – ESPN
This article is more a breakdown of “why the pick was made” and “one big question” about each selection than pros and cons; for the Packers, the question is how the team will end up assembling that “best five” line.

NFL Draft best available players for Green Bay Packers: Cooper DeJean, Jaden Hicks – The Athletic ($)
With four picks coming up this evening, the Packers still have plenty of opportunities to add quality players to their roster. Here are the top names remaining who have some connections to Green Bay or who play positions where the Packers still need help.

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