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“He’s got a chance to be an All-Pro center,”
Gutekunst told reporters Monday during the NFL owners meetings.
Banks, a guard who started 43 games for the San Francisco 49ers
over the past three seasons, signed with the Packers in free
agency.
Green Bay has a hole to fill at center after 2021 second-round
pick Josh Myers joined the New York Jets last month. Myers
started 56 games for the Packers over the past four seasons,
including 16 last year.
The Packers have long praised Jenkins for his versatility. While
he primarily has played left guard during his seven seasons with
the Packers, Jenkins also has started eight games at left
tackle, six at right tackle and four at center. He made 26
starts at center during his college career at Mississippi State.
“We’ve talked about it a lot, how versatility plays into our
offensive line, having guys that can move into different spots,”
Gutekunst said. “Elgton is one of those guys who can play all
five spots.”
Jenkins started all 17 games — 16 at left guard, one at center —
for the Packers last season. The 2019 second-round pick has made
85 starts, and he earned Pro Bowl selections in 2020 and 2022.
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