It might come as a surprise that first-round pick Jordan Morgan isn't leading this list. That's because it's far from a guarantee that he even locks down a starting job by Week 1.
Rasheed Walker held his own at left tackle last season, and Morgan has questionable length to stick on the outside anyway. He's a talented blocker and has a long-term future on the Packers, but there's reason to doubt that it comes on the outside.
Instead, Morgan could be a long-term guard. Beating out Elgton Jenkins or Sean Rhyan by September isn't a given, though.
It's much easier to see Edgerrin Cooper's path to playing time. After letting De'Vondre Campbell go this offseason, they have a clear need at linebacker beside Quay Walker.
While Morgan is going to have to break through in a position group that has a lot of talent, Cooper's primary competition for snaps will be Isaiah McDuffie and Eric Wilson. With Jeff Hafley switching the base from a 3-4 to a 4-3, the Packers have an even bigger need for off-ball linebackers.
The shift should suit him just fine, as outlined in Matt Holder's scouting report:
"Schematically, he'd be best as a 'Will' linebacker in even fronts for a team that uses a lot of man coverage and fire zone blitzes. That will allow play-callers to take advantage of his ability to impact the passing game, as he's a good coverage 'backer and blitzer."
Expect him to be in the starting lineup Week 1 and making a few splash plays along the way.
