Packers' Road-Grading Beast: Anthony Belton's NFL Rise from NC State Pancake King
Anthony Belton, the 6-6, 325-lb NC State OT turned second-round Packers pick (No. 54, 2025 NFL Draft), dominated college with 51 pancake blocks in 2023 (team lead) and third-team All-ACC honors, earning 'road grader' and 'elite' labels for his punishing strength and arm length that wrecked defenses.[1][2][7] A JUCO gem who stepped up post-first-rounder Ikem Ekwonu, he brings nasty intensity—highlighted by a 2024 ejection for spitting—but rebounded with 12 starts and a Senior Bowl invite. Care? He's a proven protector with Pro potential; ideal for teams needing a mauler who finishes blocks viciously.[1][2][6]
