Name: Jamaree Salyer
School: University of Georgia
Year: Sr
Position: Offensive Lineman
Measurables: 6’4”, 325 lbs.
General Info:
Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Jamaree Salyer was born to be a Bulldog. He attended Pace Academy, where he was an All-American offensive guard his senior year. The five-star recruit was the 8th overall ranked prospect in his class and the highest ranked offensive lineman. He rejected offers from schools like Alabama, Ohio State, and Clemson to play for the Bulldogs in Athens, Georgia, just over one hour from home. Salyer was an instant contributor upon arriving in Athens. He played in 26 of Georgia’s 28 games in his first two seasons at Georgia, including multiple starting assignments at right tackle as well as game action at center. As a full-time starter in his junior and senior seasons, Salyer played left tackle as well as both guard positions. He received 2nd Team All-SEC honors for his senior season which also culminated in a national championship. Jamaree declared for the NFL Draft on January 15th and has since been training in Pensacola, Florida alongside fellow prospective draftees.
Positional Skills:
Strengths
Salyer’s physical gifts jump off the screen when evaluating his film. His height does not tell the entire story of his length; his wingspan is 80 inches. This will undoubtedly benefit him in pass protection, allowing him to beat NFL defenders to the punch. Weighing in at 325 pounds, he is often able to overpower his opponents at the line of scrimmage. His powerful punch is matched by his impressive hand control, allowing him to seal off defensive lineman and open holes for his running back. A smart player with a great feel for the game, he always appears in control. Jamaree Salyer is a versatile lineman who took snaps at all five positions of the offensive line during his tenure at Georgia.
Weaknesses
Balance and flexibility are Salyer’s biggest weaknesses on the football field. He loses his footing on occasion and is unable to bend well. This combination caused him to give up the outside edge to athletic edge defenders at the left tackle position. Salyer often stands up immediately out of his stance, giving up his leverage. He also struggles at times with his footwork on pass sets. While they never sidelined him for an entire season, injuries are a concern for some with Salyer, as he suffered multiple throughout his time at Georgia.
Fit with the Packers:
Green Bay’s front office places heavy value on prospects’ RAS (Relative Athletic Score). Salyer only tested for bench press (31 reps), but his raw physical gifts would certainly grab the attention of a team that places such stock in athletic ability. It should come as no surprise that the Packers met with Salyer in late March. The Packers value versatility as a key asset of their offensive linemen as well; there is no lineman more versatile than Salyer in this draft class. His ability to play all five positions on the offensive line would provide Green Bay with much-needed depth up front. Green Bay may view his versatility as more of a necessity than a luxury given the injury status of Elgton Jenkins and David Bakhtiari, so it is possible he fills in along the left side of the line early in the season. If he is a starter throughout the entire season, however, it will likely be at right guard or right tackle. Following the departure of Billy Turner, Green Bay will look to replace the “Swiss Army knife” of their offensive line. The Packers may turn to Jamaree Salyer to fill this void on Day 2 of the NFL Draft.