Packers offensive lineman Zach Tom changes name to Zach Bako-Bewele
8 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Zach Tom, an offensive lineman for the Green Bay Packers, has legally changed his name to Zach Bako-Bewele as of August 2, 2026. The new last name reflects a combination of his grandparents' Nigerian surnames. Tom, who has been a third-round draft pick in 2022, has solidified his role as a starter at right tackle and signed an $88 million contract extension. He recently returned to training camp after an injury-plagued 2025 season. The name change is now reflected on the Packers' website and locker room.
- •Zach Tom is now Zach Bako-Bewele.
- •Change represents his grandparents’ Nigerian surnames.
- •Bako-Bewele signed an $88 million extension.
- •He is returning to training camp healthy.
- •The name change is official on team platforms.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Packers offensive tackle changing his name from Zach Tom to Zach Bako-Bewele
- 9:41 PMYahoo Sports — Packers OT Zach Tom changes name to Zach Bako-Bewele ahead of 2026 season
- 8:49 PMESPN — Packers RT changes last name to honor heritage
- 7:38 PMNBCSports.com — Packers T Zach Tom changes last name to Bako-Bewele - NBC Sports
- 7:31 PMYahoo Sports — Packers offensive lineman is changing his last name. Here's why
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Packers T Zach Tom changes last name to Bako-Bewele
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Packers OT Zach Tom changing name to Zach Bako-Bewele
"The Green Bay Packers' starting right tackle is changing his name from Zach Tom to Zach Bako-Bewele as a way of paying tribute to his Nigerian ancestry. Bako-Bewele told reporters Sunday that Bako is the last name of his father’s mother and Bewele is the last name of his father’s father. Bako-Bewele said he had been thinking about doing this for a few years, “probably back since college at least.”
"The Packers are expected to have the same starting right tackle as last season when they take the field in September, but there will be a different name on the back of his jersey.
"The Packers are expected to have the same starting right tackle as last season when they take the field in September, but there will be a different name on the back of his jersey.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 12:00 AMPackers offensive tackle changing his name from Zach Tom to Zach Bako-Bewele
The Green Bay Packers' starting right tackle is changing his name from Zach Tom to Zach Bako-Bewele as a way of paying tribute to his Nigerian ancestry. Bako-Bewele told reporters Sunday that Bako is the last name of his father’s mother and Bewele is the last name of his father’s father. Bako-Bewele said he had been thinking about doing this for a few years, “probably back since college at least.”
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 9:41 PMPackers OT Zach Tom changes name to Zach Bako-Bewele ahead of 2026 season
Bako-Bewele's new last name comes from his paternal grandparents, who are Nigerian.
- ESPNAug 2, 2026, 8:49 PMPackers RT changes last name to honor heritage
Packers right tackle Zach Tom revealed Sunday he has changed his name to Zach Bako-Bewele.
- NBCSports.comAug 2, 2026, 7:38 PMPackers T Zach Tom changes last name to Bako-Bewele - NBC Sports
The Packers are expected to have the same starting right tackle as last season when they take the field in September, but there will be a different name on the back of his jersey.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 7:31 PMPackers 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.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 7:00 PMPackers T Zach Tom changes last name to Bako-Bewele
The Packers are expected to have the same starting right tackle as last season when they take the field in September, but there will be a different name on the back of his jersey.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 6:30 PMPackers OT Zach Tom changing name to Zach Bako-Bewele
The player wearing No. 50 for the Green Bay Packers will have a new name on the back of their uniform for the 2026 season.
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