Packers offensive lineman is changing his last name. Here's why
Zach Tom has been one of the NFL's more consistent offensive lineman since entering the league in 2022, but opponents will have to learn a new name.
Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Zach Tom, known for his impressive skills since joining the league in 2022, is set to undergo a name change. On Sunday, August 2, Tom announced that he will now go by Bako-Bewele, reflecting his Nigerian heritage more closely.
Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press Gazette reported on the change, noting that Tom is adjusting his last name to honor his grandparents more accurately. The new nameplate will display "Bako-Bewele," a combination of his grandparents' last names.
Tom expressed his desire to pass down a name that represents his family and roots to future generations. "I want to have a name – especially when I start having kids and stuff – I want to have a name that I can pass down, where it represents where they came from, where I came from," Tom stated.
The team has already updated the change on their website and the locker room. As a fourth-round pick in 2022 from Wake Forest, Tom has settled in as right tackle for the Packers. In 2023, he showcased his talent with a 83.5 PFF total offense grade, placing him as the 10th best tackle in the NFL.
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