The Packers announced its signing of rookie offensive tackle Anthony Belton last Friday.

Belton was the final Packers rookie in its 2025 NFL Draft class to reach an agreement after negotiations over guaranteed money. The deal for the 54th overall pick runs for four years worth $8.016 million with $5.85 million guaranteed.

The Packers also freed up roster space following the signing of Belton by releasing defensive linemen Cameron Young and Nesta Jade Silvera.

Belton comes to Green Bay after playing three seasons at N.C. State where the Florida native started as left tackle.

Veterans Rasheed Walker and Zach Tom currently serve as the starting tackles along the offensive line, but Packers general manager Brian Gutenkunst believes he will be able to play multiple positions upfront.

“With his size and length, you certainly want to see if he can do tackle, and he has the athletic ability to do that,” Gutenkunst said back in April after drafting Belton. “I think he’s one of those guys who can fit in where he’s needed. We’ve got Jordan (Love) coming back, and we’re excited about what we can do, and now adding Anthony, we’re just I think really excited about the growth of that entire group.”

Belton’s selection back in April was timely for a Packers offensive line that will see the rookie contracts for Walker, Tom and guard Sean Rhyan all expire after 2025. (RELATED: Aaron Rodgers: Transgender Movement in Sports Is “Anti-Woman”)

The Packers also brought in another veteran during the offseason signing former San Francisco 49ers guard Aaron Banks to join the room.

Belton’s path to playing in 2025 is a bit clouded but fellow Packers front office executive Jon-Eric Sullivan noted when drafting the 6-foot-6 giant, that depth will be key in the team’s race to win the NFC North.

“I think if you look at some of the teams, whether you’re talking about the NFC North or you’re just talking about the NFC in general as you get into the playoffs, some of the defensive fronts that you face, I think you’ve got to have guys that can hold up,” Sullivan said. “And we look for that. We look for guys that can play big-man ball and sustain vs. power and do those kinds of things. 

“If you don’t have that, eventually you’re going to succumb to the teams you’re going to play against powerful, big fronts, especially the deeper you go into the playoffs you’ve to be able to handle that.” (RELATED: Green Bay Opens Search for New Superintendent)