Packers signed Auburn OG Dillon Wade.

26 April 2026

Wade (6’3"/316) is a movement-based interior lineman with elite athletic traits, posting a 9.23 RAS highlighted by a 95th-percentile 5.02 forty and explosive short-area splits that show up on tape when climbing and pulling. He was one of the most efficient pass protectors in the country, surrendering a microscopic 0.2% pressure rate with zero sacks allowed across 413 pass-block reps. His initial quickness and lateral mobility allow him to win early in pass pro and consistently position himself between rushers and the pocket, while also making him a natural fit in zone-heavy run schemes. Wade’s profile is more finesse than force, as his average play strength and inconsistent anchor can lead to balance issues when defenders attack his frame with power. He flashes adequate technique but lacks the displacement ability to consistently uproot defenders in the run game, reflected in a middling 2.6 percent blown run block rate and inconsistent drive-block finishes. Wade’s experience across multiple spots and four straight seasons of 700+ snaps provides a strong developmental floor, but his projection is clearly interior-only at the next level. He projects as a zone-scheme guard whose athleticism and pass protection efficiency give him a path to early rotational value if he can improve his play strength.