Note: The NFL Draft begins April 29 and the Green Bay Packers have the 29th pick in the first round. Between now and then, Ill examine 29 players one per day the Packers could select with that pick.

Today, we look at Michigan offensive tackle Jalen Mayfield.

Mayfield played three games as a reserve left tackle in 2018, then chose to redshirt to retain a year of eligibility. Mayfield started all 13 games in 2019 at right tackle and was named honorable-mention all-Big Ten Conference. That season, he held his own against a bevy of quality pass rushers including Ohio States Chase Young and Penn States Yetur Gross-Matos.

Mayfield opted out of the 2020 season, then changed his mind when the Big Ten chose to have fall football instead of spring ball. Mayfield played in just two games, though, before suffering a high ankle sprain that ended his season.

Height: 6-5

Weight: 326

Bench press: N/A

40-yard dash: 5.31

Arms: 32 5/8

Hands: 9 3/4

Broad jump: 8-0

Vertical jump: 28 ½

Mayfield is extremely athletic and plenty tough. Right now, though, he lacks the strength to slow NFL power rushers.

Mayfield is agile, quick out of his stance as a run blocker and can be a force in the screen game. Mayfield plays with attitude, is a finisher and does a solid job reaching the second level.

Mayfield has just 15 college starts, though, and his upper body needs work. Mayfields athleticism and skill set should eventually make him a high-level right tackle with the potential to switch to left side, as well.

The Packers lost Corey Linsley, arguably the best center in football, in free agency. Left tackle David Bakhtiari, who tore his ACL before Week 17 last year, might also miss the start of the 2021 campaign.

So Green Bay needs reinforcements up front.

The flexibility of Green Bays linemen allows it to draft for talent, not for need.

Elgton Jenkins can play virtually any position up front and could wind up replacing Linsley at center. Lucas Patrick can play guard or center, while Billy Turner can play tackle or guard.

The Packers haven't used a first-round pick on the offensive line since they took Derek Sherrod in 2011. Mayfield could probably survive at right tackle in 2021 and eventually become a standout at that position.

NFL Networks Daniel Jeremiah on Mayfield: He's another one who's gone up against some great competition. He had a good battle, now he lost a couple against Chase Young, but he was very competitive. He saw a lot of good rushers in the Big Ten over the last couple of years.

He's got that powerful inside arm, and you'll see it both in pass protection and in the run game. He can uproot guys; he can move people; he can really bend, one of the better benders in this year's draft class. So, look, I'm kind of the president of the Mayfield Fan Club. I talk to guys around the league, I'm a little bit higher (on him). And I feel just fine about that.

Mayfield said: I see myself fitting pretty well at tackle. I feel like Im really athletic. Im able to move laterally and get a lot of blocks done that are asked of me. I feel that my versatility will really show up. I think everybody will be kind of surprised how versatile I am.

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh on Mayfield: Since Jalen Mayfield has been here, every time I watch the film of practice, I like watching No. 73 (Mayfield). That is a thing. I like the way he plays.

¢ Alabama defensive lineman Christian Barmore

¢ Florida State cornerback Asante Samuel Jr.

¢ LSU wide receiver Terrace Marshall

¢ Oklahoma State offensive lineman Teven Jenkins

¢ Georgia cornerback Tyson Campbell

¢ Washington defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike

¢ South Carolina wide receiver Jaycee Horn

¢ Oklahoma offensive lineman Creed Humphrey

¢ Northwestern cornerback Greg Newsome II

¢ Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman