Packers OL Zach Tom records best rookie pass-blocking grade in preseason

Green Bay Packers fans might not have expected much when they drafted offensive tackle Zach Tom in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. But the rookie product from Wake Forest has been excellent in the preseason. His performance is turning heads in the national media.

Tom excelled during his time at Wake Forest, where he made the first team All-ACC team in 2021. With the Packers dealing with injuries, Tom has had a chance to make an impression with the coaching staff. He made the most of the opportunity he was given in the preseason. After Thursday’s preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Packers should feel confident in Tom’s ability to protect Aaron Rodgers.

PFF ranked the pass-blocking grades of all rookies in the preseason. Tom’s 87.6 rating in pass blocking led all rookies in the 2022 preseason. Tom recorded 69 pass-blocking snaps without allowing a single pressure. That’s excellent blocking by a rookie.