NFL Draft prospect Peter Skoronski ready to honor legendary Packers grandfather as NFL journey begins

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Peter Skoronski, one of the top offensive line prospects entering this week's NFL Draft, has had the perfect role model to look up to on his football journey to get to this point in his career. 

His grandfather, Bob Skoronski, was a Green Bay Packers legend during his days in the NFL, captaining Vince Lombardi's five world champion teams. He played 11 seasons at tackle, and after retiring, the Packers placed him in their Hall of Fame. 

Some can say the bar was set high for his grandson, who comes out of Northwestern as a projected first-round pick this Thursday. Unfortunately, Bob Skoronski passed in 2018, and will not be able to hear his grandson's name called by whatever team decides to bring him into their building. 

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Northwestern offensive lineman Peter Skoronski speaks to the media during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 4, 2023 in Indianapolis. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

However, Peter Skoronski knows what advice his grandfather would give him as he is entering the biggest transition of his life to date. 

"Just generally, his advice was just work hard, stay humble and keep your head up," Skoronski told Fox News Digital. "Just keeping a positive attitude and keep going. I think those are just words to live by in any walk of life, especially coming up in the Draft and the uncertainty of everything. Just continue to work hard, get better and stay positive about things. I’ll remember that in terms of what he would probably say."

Because of his grandfather's status as a Packers legend, Skoronski grew up a "die-hard" fan. However, Bob Skoronski's days around a