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Packers select Wake Forest OL Zach Tom at No. 140 overall in 2022 NFL draft

The Green Bay Packers selected Wake Forest offensive lineman Zach Tom at No. 140 overall in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL draft.

Tom started 37 total games over four years, including 23 at left tackle and another 14 at center, making him one of the most versatile offensive linemen in the draft class. He might be able to play all five positions at the next level.

Tom was a two-time All-ACC pick. He was also a second-team All-American in 2021 after starting 14 games at left tackle.

Tom (6-4, 304) doesn’t possess great size or length but he does have elite athleticism and movement ability. His Relative Athletic Score at offensive tackle is 9.59 out of 10.0 and 9.92 at guard.

Taking Tom in the fourth round likely gives the Packers an ideal replacement for Lucas Patrick, who could start at all three positions on the interior. Tom may develop into a super-sub and future starter for the Packers offensive line.

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