Prospect for the Pack: Notre Dame OT Liam Eichenberg

The Green Bay Packers will enter the 2021 NFL draft hoping to find a few more valuable pieces to add to an otherwise talented roster after winning 26 regular-season games and making the NFC Championship Game in back-to-back seasons under coach Matt LaFleur.

Between now and the draft, Packers Wire will periodically break down one top prospect capable of landing in Green Bay later this month.

Up next is Notre Dame offensive tackle Liam Eichenberg:

What he can do

– Well-proportioned frame and ideal thickness with elite strength. Logged 33 reps on the bench press at his pro day

– NFL ready after being a three-year starter at left tackle in college

– Good athlete with a RAS score of 8.53. Tested well in agility and explosiveness

– Elite run blocker that can open gaps. Quick to fire off the ball and win at the point of attack. Amble play strength to push guys around in the run game and also has the necessary athleticism to block on the move and climb to the second level.

– Didn’t allow a single sack in 2019 and 2020 despite lack of arm length

– Can play left or right tackle and possibly guard at the next level

– Technical in his pass sets. Gets proper depth and is always square in pass protection. Also uses consistent hand placement to control power rushers.

– Solid kick slide to take away angles on the edge

– Good awareness to recognize and pick up blitzes

How he fits

Eichenberg is a possible Day 1 starter at right tackle. Billy Turner would then be able to slide into his most natural position at right guard. If Eichenberg doesn’t have what it takes to secure the edge, a move to guard might be beneficial. He’s versatile in that aspect and would be a good run and pass blocker on the interior. In Elgton Jenkins, Lucas Patrick, Turner, and Eichenberg, the Packers would have four quality starters who can play multiple positions. Eichenberg offers the team a long-term solution at the right tackle spot and would make moving on from Turner in the near future an easier decision.

NFL comp

A more athletic Mike Remmers. Both have very similar builds, including short arms. Like Eichenberg, Remmers was a starting left tackle in college. Remmers has mostly played right tackle in the NFL but has also taken snaps on the left side and at guard. Last year, Remmers started 10 games at right tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs and earned an overall grade of 70.1, according to Pro Football Focus. In nine NFL seasons, Remmers has played in 92 games with 88 starts. He’s not a perennial Pro Bowler, however, he is a super reliable tackle who has started for four different franchises.

Where Packers could get him

Eichenberg is a borderline first-round talent so picking him at 29 makes sense. He has a very high floor, making him one of the safest offensive tackle prospects in this year’s draft. Green Bay would be getting a Day 1 starter that could offer some versatility and also be a consistent and reliable player. Eichenberg has a bright future ahead as a long-term NFL starter.

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