NFL Team Signs Tackle Anthony Belton to a Luxury Vehicle Contract, Securing Him an Escalade
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Get ready, NFC North! General Manager Brian Gutekunst ain't messin' around when it comes to beefin' up the offensive line. And the latest addition to the Packers' front is none other than behemoth tackle, Anthony "Escalade" Belton, drafted in the second round (No. 54 overall) of the 2025 NFL Draft. This mammoth man stands at 6-foot-6, tips the scales at 336 pounds, sports arms measuring 33 7/8", and has hands the size of dinner plates - at 10 1⁄4".
Sullivan, the Packers' vice president of player personnel, is all about sizin' up for a fight. "We wanna be big, we wanna be physical, we wanna overwhelm 'em with size and physicality," he said, channeling his inner Viking. Belton's got the perfect package for that kind of playstyle, as Sullivan put it: "He's a good football player and he happens to be a huge man as well."
Belton started four seasons at left tackle for North Carolina State, but scouts reckon he's more suited for the guard position given his ability to engulf defenders[2]. Belton himself agrees, explaining that he relishes using his size to deliver some good, old-fashioned pancakes on the field.
But while Belton's impressive stature is undeniable, some question his toughness and determination[3]. We'll have to wait and see if his size translates into grit when the going gets tough.
The Packers spent one of their 30 NFL Draft prospect visits on Belton, taping him for future reference. They passed on a handful of players who'd filled some needs, like Georgia guard Tate Ratledge, cornerback Trey Amos, edge rusher Mike Green, and wideout Jayden Higgins. The Packers instead opted for Belton, convinced by his versatility and ability to slide into any position along the line of scrimmage.
The new addition couldn't come at a better time, as the Packers' offensive linemen Zach Tom, Sean Rhyan, and Rasheed Walker are all entering contract years[4]. If Belton doesn't manage to snatch a starting spot in 2025, he'll still beef up the depth of the Packers' line and could potentially step into the lineup in 2026.
Sullivan's excited about Belton joining the Packers' crew, callin' it a "nice addition, not only for the player and his skill set, but then the person." Fans can't help but feel the same way - get ready for some beefy, physical, dominant play from the Packers in the 2025 season.
References:
- https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2025/rounds
- https://www.profootballfocus.com/draft/nfl-draft-prospects-scouting-reports-2025
- https://theathletic.com/2615954/green-bay-packers-2025-mock-draft-latest-predictions-round-2-and-3/
- https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2024/08/25/green-bay-packers-ol-depth-chart-heading-into-2025-season/
- The Green Bay Packers, under the leadership of General Manager Brian Gutekunst, have emphasized physicality and size in their offensive line, as evident by their second-round draft pick, Anthony Belton, who stands at 6-foot-6 and weighs 336 pounds.
- Despite his colossal size, Anthony Belton, known as "Escalade," faces questions about his toughness and determination as he transitions from college to the NFL.
- As a former left tackle for North Carolina State, Belton may excel more at the guard position due to his ability to overpower defenders, a trait that aligns well with the Green Bay Packers' emphasis on size and physicality.
- The Packers drafted Belton in the 2025 NFL Draft, opting for his versatility over other prospects who filled specific needs, such as Tate Ratledge, Trey Amos, Mike Green, and Jayden Higgins.
- With several offensive linemen entering contract years, the timing of Belton's addition is strategic, as he could either jumpstart the Packers' line in 2025 or solidify the depth for the 2026 season.
