Ethan Cooper is the newest member of the Green Bay Packers. On Friday, the Packers announce they have claimed the first-year offensive lineman off waivers on Friday. In response to the move, the Packers release offensive lineman Kyle Meadows.

Cooper originally signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers back in April of 2017. He was released by the Steelers on Sept. 2 before signing with the Giants on Oct. 11. He spent the rest of the 2017 season on the practice squad and he signed a reserve/future contract on Jan. 1. He played college football at Indiana (Pa.) and he was named a Divison II All-American in 2016.

Lance Zierlein of NFL.com wasn't sure to make of Cooper because he played in Division II. Here's a look at what Zierlein had to say about Cooper.

Cooper is tough to get a read on due to the level of competition he plays. He is good, but dominant as a run blocker which is a little surprising based on his girthy frame. He doesn't play with as much hip torque as you want so he will probably always have some limitations as a drive blocker. He's a decent athlete with an NFL frame and that should help him go as a developmental Day 3 draft prospect.

The Packers are looking for more competition at the right guard position. Justin McCray is the leading candidate to be the starter, but Cole Madison and Kofi Amichia will also push for playing time. Cooper will be in the mix once training camp begins, but it's likely he will be on the practice squad to start the season.

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During the offseason, the Packers offensive line was criticized because of Aaron Rodgers suffering a broken collarbone. But according to Pro Football Focus, the Packers offensive line is ranked ninth in the NFL. Here's what PFF had to say about the Packers offensive line.

What the Packers have – when healthy – that few in the NFL can boast are a pair of bookend tackles that you feel comfortable putting on an island snap after snap. No chips or slides necessary, David Bakhtiari and Bryan Bulaga are as good as it gets in pass protection. Bakhtiari was the highest-graded left tackle in pass protection this past season (90.5) while Bulaga earned the highest pass protection grade of any right tackle his last healthy season in 2016 (89.3). They have a glaring hole at right guard, but do hold a handful of possible options who could step in there.

One thing to look at when it comes to the Packers offensive line is right tackle Bryan Bulaga. He did not take part in the offseason workouts because he was recovering from a torn ACL he suffered last year. It's uncertain if the Bulaga will be ready to go when the regular season kicks off in September.