3 Packers UDFA signings who will make the 53-man roster
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The Packers nonetheless have questions after the draft however, in mild of that, these three UDFA signings afterward have an amazing probability to make the roster.
With Aaron Rodgers gone and Jordan Love now QB1, issues look a lot completely different for the Green Bay Packers. Extra pressingly, although, the duty at hand has grow to be placing the first-time starter in the perfect place to succeed. That, nevertheless, is less complicated mentioned than achieved.
Within the wake of the 2023 NFL Draft, the Packers have undoubtedly crammed some holes. Nonetheless, there are nonetheless massive questions all through the roster that Brian Gutekunst might want to handle for Inexperienced Bay to have a puncher’s probability at profitable the NFC North this season.
However maybe that work has already began with the crop of UDFA signings the Packers made after the draft.
There’ll probably be a number of of the UDFAs who make the follow squad when the offseason concludes, however these three signings after the draft have an actual probability to make it onto the 53-man roster after coaching camp and the preseason given the present state of the staff.
Packers UDFA Jason Lewan could make the roster
Jason Lewan had a pre-draft go to with Inexperienced Bay, which exhibits that the staff was fascinated with him however, as a substitute of drafting him, waited till after the proceedings in Kansas Metropolis to carry him into the fold.
And it’s not arduous to see why the franchise had curiosity. Lewan made 41 begins over 5 seasons with Illinois State in his faculty profession and, enjoying on the inside line of defense, he amassed 10 tackles for loss, 5 sacks and confirmed some prowess on particular groups with a blocked kick to his credit score as properly. He additionally examined fairly properly with a Relative Athletic Rating (which measures athleticism in relation to dimension) of 8.55 (out of 10).
One of many massive areas of concern for the Packers proper now’s on the line of defense. Karl Brooks and Colby Picket had been each drafted on Day 3, however there are questions on whether or not both participant can contribute straight away. Outdoors of Kenny Clark and Devonte Wyatt, although, the depth in that place group is problematic.
Although Lukas Van Ness has the flexibility to maneuver inside from the sting at occasions, the Packers will want our bodies to work with on the defensive entrance. On condition that they favored Lewan pre-draft and now that he’s within the constructing, there’s a pathway for him to indicate out and earn a roster spot this offseason.