The Green Bay Packers know that this off-season will be just as important as the last three. While the organization has done a remarkable job transitioning from Aaron Rodgers to Jordan Love, the squad feels a few pieces away from competing for a Super Bowl.
However, one former draft pick is getting a big opportunity with an AFC squad.
Former Packers Draft Pick Gets Massive Opportunity With New Team
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero:
Restricted free agent updates:
#Bears gave DT Chris Williams right of first refusal tender ($3.263M)
#Jaguars gave OL Cole Van Lanen original (6th) round tender ($3.406M)
#Patriots gave LB Christian Elliss ROFR tender ($3.263M)
Cole Van Lanen was selected 214th overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2021 NFL draft. It was announced on August 24, 2022, that Van Lanen had been traded to the Jaguars for a seventh-round pick.
Here is a look at Van Lanen’s career numbers:
| Year | Age | Tm | Pos | No. | G | GS | AV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23 | GNB | T | 78 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 24 | JAX | T | 70 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 25 | JAX | OL | 70 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 26 | JAX | OL | 70 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| Career | 35 | 3 | 3 | ||||
| 3 yrs | JAX | 34 | 3 | 3 | |||
| 1 yr | GNB | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||
![Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cole Van Lanen (70) runs on the field before an NFL football matchup Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars held off the Titans 20-13. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]Packers](https://gridironheroics.com/wp-content/smush-webp/2025/03/USATSI_25091013_168400517_lowres-scaled.jpg.webp "Former Packers Draft Pick Gets Massive Opportunity With New Team 3")
