Josh
Myers.
Josh
Myers.
Ohio State· 6'5"· 310 lb
"An Ohio State center who fit Green Bay's Rich Bisaccia / Matt LaFleur outside-zone system like a glove — plus mobility, plus IQ, sub-average anchor the flag."Pre-draft read
He aligns at center and wins with technique, angles, and combo-block climb. His pass-protection anchor against 0-technique nose tackles is solid; he sinks his hips and mirrors the bull rush. However, his lateral quickness on stunts and A-gap crossers is average, which can leave him late on games and twists. His effectiveness in the run game comes from reach blocks and combo-to-backer climbs within outside and inside zone schemes.
His drive-block power against true 1-technique nose tackles is functional rather than dominant. He demonstrates a high football IQ, making him adept at pre-snap identification and MIKE calls. This mental profile is a key asset for schemes that prioritize intelligent communication at the center position.
Green Bay's wide zone scheme with a strong emphasis on communication and pre-snap reads, identifying stunts, twists, and simulated pressures reliably.
Year 1 plug-and-play starter at center with the mental profile to direct an NFL offensive line, ceiling of a consistently solid contributor on a good offensive line.
An inside zone scheme that relies on double teams from the center and guards to displace defensive tackles off the line of scrimmage, requiring exceptional raw power.
Myers thrives in a zone-heavy scheme that values technique, football IQ, and communication, making him a high-floor, low-risk interior line prospect.
Green Bay Packers are BETTING ON FLASHES with Josh Myers | Film Room
Independent post-draft film breakdown walking through the reach-block wins, pass-pro anchor and lateral-quickness caps that framed the pick.
Meet Ohio State's Josh Myers | Big Ten Football | The Journey
Official Big Ten Journey feature on the Rimington-finalist center — pre-snap ID, communicator profile and the OSU zone-scheme fit.
Why the Jets Paid Josh Myers: The Film vs. PFF Debate
Independent post-Packers film cut analyzing the Jets bounce-back season and why the extension paid — the eventual mid-tier starter outcome.
Josh Myers projected as a plug-and-play center whose technical proficiency and football IQ offered a high floor. Teams acquired a player capable of anchoring a zone-heavy scheme, providing reliable interior pass protection and strong communication. His pro day 40-yard dash time of 5.16 seconds underscored his functional athleticism for the position.
Myers was a two-year starter at Ohio State, serving as the anchor for the offense that featured Justin Fields. His role in a zone-heavy scheme emphasized reaching 1-techs, climbing to linebackers on combo blocks, and gap shooting on quick-game concepts. While his pass protection showed a technically sound anchor, occasional issues with lateral quickness in one-on-ones were noted, along with a knee sprain that sidelined him for three games in 2020.
Evaluators noted that his game relied more on technique than elite athletic traits, which set a ceiling on his upside compared to other top interior linemen, but also raised his floor as a starter. Ultimately, he was drafted by the Green Bay Packers with the 62nd overall pick to fill a critical position need.
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Pass protection anchor
Myers exhibits a sturdy base and effectively sinks hips to counter bull rushes, maintaining the pocket.
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Football IQ
He shows adept pre-snap identification and makes accurate MIKE calls for communication at center.
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Run game effectiveness
Myers excels with reach blocks and combo-to-backer climbs in both outside and inside zone schemes.
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Technique and angles
He wins with effective technique and angles on combo-block climbs, utilizing his sound method.
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College starter experience
Myers was a two-year starter at Ohio State, anchoring an offense emphasizing zone schemes.
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Lateral quickness
His lateral quickness is average on stunts and A-gap crossers, leading to him being late on twists.
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Drive block power
His drive-block power against 1-technique nose tackles is functional but not dominant.
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Athletic limitations
Myers relies on technique rather than elite athletic traits, capping his upside compared to top interior linemen.
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Recovery speed
He has issues with lateral quickness in one-on-one situations, limiting his recovery when beaten.
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| Yr | Team | G |
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| 2018 | Ohio State | 10 |
| 2019 | Ohio State | 14 |
| 2020 | Ohio State | 7 |
| Career | — | 31 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Realistic: zone-scheme starter with football-IQ profile
Ceiling: Rimington-caliber technician zone C, unlikely without the same anchor
Floor: fringe-starter C/G with lateral-quickness limits vs interior stunts
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Below expectations. Started Year 1 but knee injury cost him half the season. Lost the job in 2023 to Josh Myers vs Josh Myers' backup Jake Hanson (both midlanders), signed with Buffalo in 2024 as depth, cut before 2025 season. Mobility played; anchor never did. Bust for the slot.
Pre-draft context: Two-year Ohio State starter at center and 2020 Rimington Trophy finalist who anchored the front for Justin Fields' offense. Measured 6'5"/310 with 32 3/8" arms — tall for a center, average length — and tested cleanly at his pro day (5.16 forty, 27 bench). Ran a zone-heavy scheme that asked him to reach 1-techs, climb to backers on combo blocks and shoot gaps on quick game.
Pass-pro tape showed a technically sound anchor vs 0-tech but occasional issues with lateral quickness in one-on-ones and a knee sprain that cost him three games in 2020. Fit with Green Bay: Green Bay drafted him at #62 to replace Corey Linsley, who left for the Chargers.
Rookie year six-game season derailed by a knee injury in October. 2022 played 14 games as the full-time C but PFF grade sat in the bottom quartile at the position, with pressures allowed spiking on interior stunts. 2023 replaced by Jacobs at C after camp before an injury put him back at LG through the year.
2024 non-tendered, signed a one-year, $3.5M deal with the Jets, then a 2-year, $17M extension in 2025 (avg $8.5M/yr) after a legitimate bounce-back season operating a particular offensive system. Retrospective: A miss on the pick as Corey Linsley's replacement — never delivered the Rimington-finalist quality Green Bay drafted — but the Jets extension confirms he found a mid-tier NFL starter home three years late.