The Green Bay Packers are doing their homework on one of the most intriguing offensive line prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft, hosting Arizona State tackle Max Iheanachor for a pre-draft visit. They were one of a dozen teams to bring in the massive 6'6", 321-pound lineman, signaling widespread league interest in his rare potential.
Despite the visit, the Packers face a significant hurdle in actually drafting him. Iheanachor is widely projected as a first-round talent, ranked as high as No. 30 overall on consensus boards. Green Bay, however, doesn't pick until the 52nd selection in the second round, making his availability there a long shot. This due diligence suggests the Packers are preparing for the unlikely scenario where he experiences a draft-day slide.
Iheanachor's story is as compelling as his athletic profile. A native of Nigeria who moved to the U.S. at 13, he didn't begin playing football until 2021. His rapid ascent is remarkable; he became a three-year starter at right tackle for the Sun Devils and earned All-Big 12 honors as a senior in 2025, not allowing a single sack on over 500 pass-blocking snaps. While still refining his technique—evidenced by nine penalties last season—his trajectory points toward a very high ceiling.
His athletic testing confirms the elite physical tools. At the NFL Scouting Combine, he ran a blistering 4.91-second 40-yard dash at his size, complemented by explosive jumps that contributed to a near-perfect 9.86 out of 10 Relative Athletic Score. This combination of size, power, and rare movement skills is what has scouts so excited.
From a team fit perspective, the Packers' interest is strategic. While Jordan Morgan is slated for left tackle and Zach Tom is the established right tackle, Tom's proven versatility across the line provides flexibility. Adding a raw but supremely gifted athlete like Iheanachor could bolster their depth and secure their offensive front for the long term. For now, the visit stands as a classic case of a team covering all its bases for a potentially franchise-altering talent.