With the 54th overall pick in the NFL Draft the Green Bay Packers addressed the offensive line in the second round by selecting Anthony Belton, out of NC State.

The 6-foot-6, 335-pound tackle started 32 games in four seasons with the Wolfpack, earning third team All-ACC honors as a senior. Originally from Tallahassee, FL, Belton comes to Green Bay as a versatile piece on the Packers offensive line.

He can play either guard or tackle spot, which is good news considering three of the Packers' five starting linemen are entering the final year of their rookie contracts. While many pundits view Belton as a better guard at the next level, the former NC State standout can also hold his own at tackle, which provides valuable depth.

There are plenty of traits to love about Belton's game, as well as areas he will need to develop before he is ready to crack the starting lineup in the NFL.

Traits to Love and What Anthony Belton Brings to the Packers

1) Nimble Feet and Quick Lateral Movement -- Belton is a massive man, but he moves surprisingly light on his feet, which is a testament to his unique athleticism. He has an impressive ability to quickly come out of his stance and get into his pass set. He also has the agile footwork to shuffle and stay square with pass rushers.

In this first clip, Belton shows an effective kickstep to set up his pass set. This allows him to get out of his stance quickly and meet the rusher on the edge. Belton is playing left tackle and watch how quickly he moves and then stalls the defender once he gets his hands on him.

This is a very clean pass set for the big man and shows how quickly he can move off the snap. However, Belton's feet don't stop moving once he engages, which makes him an effective pass protector.

Take this next play from the Notre Dame game, for example. Belton does a great job shadowing the pass rusher and mimicking his movement, especially considering the defensive end is much smaller and faster than him. Belton shuffles his feet and stays active, giving his quarterback nearly seven seconds to throw in the pocket--which for NFL standards is an eternity.

This type of smooth movement also extends to the running game. Belton gets out of his stance in a hurry and moves well laterally up and down the line of scrimmage. In a zone-blocking scheme this is a major attribute because the linemen are often asked to move at the snap and shift the line of scrimmage, which creates new angles and running lanes.

In this next play from the same Notre Dame game, Belton moves laterally, engages with the end, and drives him well out of the play, creating an opening for the running back.

Belton's quick feet also allows him to get to the second level and get his hands on linebackers in the running game.

On this next play from the North Carolina game, Belton fires out of his stance, looks to block down, but makes his way to the second level as he sees no B-gap defender. He is able to quickly gain on the linebacker and drive him into the ground, which also creates a massive running lane off the edge for the NC State tailback.

Belton possesses unique movement ability for a lineman of his size. Whether he plays guard or tackle at the next level, this should allow him to be effective in the ground game and hold his own against more agile pass rushers.

2) Impressive Power -- It's difficult to talk about Belton's game without getting excited about his sheer power. The former left tackle is an absolute people mover in the run game.

In this next clip against North Carolina, Belton engages with the defensive end, drives his feet, and completely washes the defender out of the play. It's a thing of beauty.

Belton does a nice job staying square and keeping his hands inside the defender's shoulder pads. This allows him to maximize his power and move his side of the line of scrimmage.

His strength is also on display in his ability to down block and clear the hole for ball carriers. Take this third-and-short play from the Wake Forest game, for example. Belton blocks down on the defensive tackle, drives him out of his gap, and finishes with a pancake.

Belton's demonstrates a powerful lower base, which helps him move defenders off their spot. However, he also has a violent punch, which can knock defenders back on their heels.

In this clip from the Tennessee game, Belton takes one step back to pass set, but then once he sees the rush, he steps forward and uses his hands to knock the defender off balance. He makes it look easy as two Volunteer defenders lie on the ground at the end of the play, but the power he has in his punch is something special.

3) Sets a Strong Anchor -- Belton's impressive play strength not only extends to being the aggressor, but it also allows him to establish a strong anchor against pass rushers. Very few players can bull rush through him, which is already a real asset for an offensive lineman entering the NFL.

On this next play from the Notre Dame game, the defensive end tries to convert speed to power and bull rush Belton. However, Belton does a tremendous job establishing a strong base, extending his arms, and anchoring down to absorb the attempt. This stops the rusher right in his tracks.

Here is a similar rep, but at a different angle, from later in the same game. The end tries to engage with Belton, but he stalls out once Belton gets his hands on him and anchors down.

Belton does a great job keeping his left arm extended and then locking on with his right. This gives the rusher very few options to win. Belton's strong legs also help him here. He is able to create a strong base and halt the rusher's progress.

4) Plays with Violence -- The best part of Belton's game is the physicality and nastiness he plays with on the field. All of the other attributes are great, but it's his ability to be a mauler that makes it exciting to imagine him on the Packers' offensive line. He will bury defenders whenever he gets a chance. He also plays to the whistle, which should warm every offensive line coach's heart.

Take this goal line play from the North Carolina game, for example. Belton is lined up at left tackle. He drives out of his stance and absolutely owns the defender off the line of scrimmage.

There are plenty of pancakes in Belton's film, which is just as good as any football highlight out there. He is a gritty offensive lineman who plays physical and wants to dominate his opponent.

This next clip is a great example of this, as well. It's from the Tennessee game, and Belton gets a hold of the defensive end, drives him out of the B-gap, and then gives him a little extra shove to the ground.

Green Bay could use more physicality on offense, and Belton brings just that. He will throw defenders to the ground, and when is the last time we have talked this way about a lineman the Packers drafted?

These next two clips seem to epitomize Belton as a player. Don't worry about scheme or fit or play design here. Just enjoy the tenacity of a hulking lineman who tosses defenders around like they are rag dolls.

Now, this is a football player. Belton has a little bit of nasty to his game, and it's easy to love it. The Packers are certainly changing their identity on offense, and the Belton addition, along with the signing of Aaron Banks and the running style of Josh Jacobs, may help rebrand a Matt LaFleur offense as one that will be physical and dominate the line of scrimmage.

Areas of Improvement for the Next Level

1) Susceptible to Inside Moves -- While there is a lot to like about Belton's game, it is far from perfect. Belton still needs to clean up his pass protection, especially against inside moves or stunts. Too many times, he gets beat on the inside by a quicker agile athlete.

It's easy to see in these clips from the Notre Dame and Wake Forest games that Belton is just a half-second late in reacting to the rusher's inside move, which leaves him in the dust.

Fearing losing the edge from a speed rush, Belton also may be over-setting a little bit. However, if he were to play tackle at the next level this is definitely an area he needs to clean up. He can't give up these type of sacks if he were to ever protect Jordan Love's blindside.

Granted, this may be why some see him better suited at guard because he won't be left on an island to guard more athletic pass rushers.

2) Needs to Play with Better Balance -- There is also a balance issue with Belton's game at times. He can overextend himself, bend at the waist, and lose his footing. It happens too often on film and is something that will need to be addressed at the next level.

Take this next clip, for example. Belton is trying to reach the end on an outside zone run, and when he lunges forward, the defensive end sheds his block, causing Belton to lose his balance.

A similar thing happens in this next clip from the Notre Dame game. This time Belton is pass setting, but he bends at the waist and lunges forward, showing poor body control. This causes him to lose the edge and give up the pressure.

Belton can struggle with speed rushers, at times. And while he moves well for a man of his size, he is not quite the elite athlete to hold up against the smaller agile ends who can bend a corner and explode off the line of scrimmage.

Realistic Expectations

Because of some of his deficiencies as a pass protector, Belton's best fit in the NFL is at either guard spot. While he can offer depth as an emergency tackle, this is not the best use of what he does well on the field. He should compete with Sean Rhyan this season at right guard, and if he shows any promise as a rookie, it could give the Packers the confidence to let Rhyan walk in free agency after this season. An interior offensive line of Aaron Banks, Elgton Jenkins, and Anthony Belton could have the potential of being one of the most physical lines in the NFL in the coming years. This would also allow Jordan Morgan to play more tackle and develop as Rasheed Walker's successor.