Green Bay Packers: Midseason report card grades for each position
By Joe Kipp
Offensive Line: A
The Packers offensive line has been one of the most impressive groups in the entire NFL this season, thanks to the usual stellar play of bookend offensive tackles Bryan Bulaga and David Bakhtiari. One of the unsung heroes of the group, though, has been rookie left guard Elgton Jenkins. Meanwhile, center Corey Linsley has been his usual stalwart self, as well.
Back to Jenkins. Drafted in the second round in this past April’s draft, Jenkins has been the most impressive rookie offensive lineman in the entire league this season. Since Lane Taylor went down in Week 2, Jenkins has stepped in and been one of the most consistent players on Green Bay’s offense over the last seven games.
According to Pro Football Focus (subscription required), Jenkins has allowed zero sacks, zero quarterback hits and only eight quarterback pressures on 422 offensive snaps this season. He’ll never win the award because he doesn’t play a premium position, but Jenkins’ name should be in the Offensive Rookie of the Year conversation.
On the other side of the line, right guard Billy Turner has been the weakest link on the offensive line through eight weeks, but he has one feat going for him that no one else can say: He’s the only player on the entire Packers roster who’s played every snap in 2019. As a group, this unit gets an A through eight weeks.