The Unpacking Future Packers Countdown is a countdown of 100 prospects who the Green Bay Packers could select in the 2025 NFL draft.
The Green Bay Packers could be losing starting center Josh Myers to free agency this offseason. Given the fact that the Packers have potential replacements for the former Ohio State Buckeye already on the roster, it’s likely that the Packers let Myers walk this offseason.
If Myers walks, the Packers could slide Elgton Jenkins from left guard to center and have Jordan Morgan take over at left guard. Another option is kicking Zach Tom from right tackle to center and having Morgan replace Tom at right tackle.
Regardless of who starts at center, the Packers will need to address the depth along the offensive line.
Drew Kendall is a player the Packers could target on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft as they search for depth along the interior of the offensive line. The Boston College center checks in at No. 63 in the Unpacking Future Packers Countdown.
The son of former NFL guard Pete Kendall, Drew Kendall finished his career at Boston College with 37 career starts at center. He was named a captain this past season and was named first-team All-ACC.
“Drew Kendall is one of the most consistent players I’ve covered at Boston College,” Trevor Hass, the Boston College beat writer for The Boston Globe, said. “You know what you’re getting from him every single game, and his reliability had a ripple effect throughout the roster. As a first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection this past year, he helped make life much easier for quarterbacks Thomas Castellanos and Grayson James. Kendall is someone head coach Bill O’Brien could fully trust, and he took a strong unit to the next level alongside Ozzy Trapilo.”
The son of a former NFL player who started 188 games over a 13-year career, Kendall has been around the game of football for quite some time. He’s a heady player, who understands protections and will impress teams during the interview process.
“I would say his greatest strength is his football mind and IQ,” Hass said. “He’s an extremely bright person who understands what defenses are presenting and how to react accordingly. That translates to interviews, where he always gives thoughtful, measured responses. He’s someone who doesn’t get too high or too low and understands that football has ebbs and flows. An injury-riddled Boston College offensive line struggled in a 3-9 season in 2022, then he helped orchestrate a turnaround that yielded great success in 2023 and 2024.”
Kendall has a great understanding of angles and it helps him seal running lanes. He has good lateral agility and looks comfortable on the move. The Boston College center hits his landmarks when he climbs to the second level.
“Kendall combines size, speed and strength well,” Hass said. “He’s a big dude, but he’s not one of those stiff linemen who can’t move. He’s fluid on his feet, but he can also go toe to toe with bigger guys as needed. His anticipation is excellent, and his feel for the game helps separate him in that area, among others.”
Kendall is the definition of a technician. His feet and hands are always in sync. He has an efficient punch to strike defenders. He has good vision and awareness. He’s a great communicator and strives to protect the integrity of the pocket. According to Pro Football Focus, Kendall gave up one sack and five pressures this past season.
“He posted a team-best 83.1 pass block grade last year and was critical in helping James find a rhythm late in the season,” Hass said. “When James took over at quarterback, he found immediate chemistry with Kendall and relied on him to buy him time. Kendall knows the playbook inside and out, and his preparation helps put him over the top.”
Fit with the Packers
Myers is the only starting offensive lineman with an expiring contract. If the Packers were to play a game tomorrow, the starting center would likely be Jenkins or Tom.
The Packers truly believe that Tom could be an all-pro player at all five positions across the offensive line and has developed into one of the best right tackles in the league. Would they take that position of strength and move him to center? Crazier things have happened.
Jenkins is also a rock-solid left guard, who has shown he can be a rock-solid center.
The smart money leads one to believe that Jenkins will be the team’s starting center when the season kicks off and Morgan will take his place at left guard.
That still leaves the Packers with a lack of quality depth behind their starting five.
While Kendall doesn’t offer versatility, he’d provide the Packers with a center who could step in if Jenkins gets hurt and keep them from having to play musical chairs.
With his football IQ, lateral athleticism and veteran-like savvy, Kendall could seamlessly slide in at center if an injury were to occur.
“Drew Kendall’s father, Pete Kendall, played at Boston College and was a first-round pick in the NFL Draft in 1996,” Hass said. “Kendall knows what it takes to succeed at the highest level, and he’s been on an upward trajectory since his days as a youth star in Norwell, Mass. He’s someone who approaches the game the right way, understands that mastering the little things yields big results and knows what it takes to win. I believe he’ll have a successful NFL career.”
Kendall is likely going to be drafted late on Day 3. The Packers could target the Boston College center in the sixth or seventh round as they look to improve their depth along the interior of the offensive line.