The Packers cleared up a small part of their roster picture this weekend, sending a 2027 sixth round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles for offensive lineman Darian Kinnard. The move solidifies the bottom end of the offensive line depth chart, probably sealing the fates of linemen Kadeem Telfort and Donovan Jennings in the process.
But who is Kinnard, and what does he bring to the Packers? Here’s the background on the Packers’ newest offensive lineman.
Though he has yet to live up to his billing in the pros, Kinnard has been a heavily decorated prospect dating back to high school. An all-state lineman in Ohio, Kinnard was ranked as a four-star recruit by ESPN and was named the 101st best prospect in the country by 247Sports. With offers from 16 FBS programs, Kinnard chose Kentucky over Penn