Wide receiver and cornerback are among the difficult calls in our projected roster for the Packers in 2025.
Quarterback (2)
Jordan Love, Malik Willis
The play of Malik Willis last season should assure him of a roster spot behind Jordan Love, and Sean Clifford will likely be on the practice squad if not beaten out by undrafted rookie Taylor Elgersma.
Running back (4)
Josh Jacobs, MarShawn Lloyd, Emanuel Wilson, Chris Brooks
Josh Jacobs is the workhorse for Green Bay, but they’d love for 2024 third-round pick MarShawn Lloyd to take the pressure off him after Lloyd had a lost rookie campaign. If not, both Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks have shown flashes off the bench and could both make the team again.
Wide receiver (6)
Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden (R), Dontayvion Wicks, Savion Williams (R), Mecole Hardman
Christian Watson (knee) doesn’t factor into the early-season plans, so Green Bay will have one spot up for grabs between a handful of guys with a legitimate shot. Mecole Hardman might be the favorite after winning three Super Bowls with the Chiefs over the years, but Bo Melton brings a similar skillset as a speedster that has been in the system, Malik Heath stepped in last season due to injury, and former Michigan standout Cornelius Johnson shouldn’t be overlooked.
Tight end (3)
Tucker Kraft, Luke Musgrave, Ben Sims
Ben Sims versus John FitzPatrick is the lone battle here behind Tucker Kraft and Luke Musgrave. Sims had the advantage last year for playing time, but FitzPatrick was signed off the Atlanta practice squad in October and will have a better shot with a full offseason in Green Bay.
Offensive tackle (4)
Rasheed Walker, Zach Tom, Jordan Morgan, Travis Glover
Last year’s first-rounder Jordan Morgan is going to get an opportunity to win the starting job at left tackle, and we believe that’s a better fit for him than on the interior after playing there at Arizona. Still, Rasheed Walker has shown well and is the favorite to start on the blindside—while second-round rookie Anthony Belton is set to train at both tackle and guard this summer; we have Belton listed as the latter with the expectation that Travis Glover makes the team over another interior option.
Interior offensive line (5)
Aaron Banks, Elgton Jenkins, Sean Rhyan, Anthony Belton (R), Jacob Monk
Aaron Banks was a very surprising signing on a four-year, $77 million contract this offseason, and he’ll slot in at left guard with Elgton Jenkins moving to center on a full-time basis. Belton was mentioned as an option at both tackle and guard, so he could be the backup at both left and right guard with Jacob Monk as the backup center.
Defensive tackle (5)
Kenny Clark, Devonte Wyatt, Karl Brooks, Colby Wooden, Warren Brinson (R)
The Packers exercised the fifth-year option on Devonte Wyatt this offseason, but they still need more out of him next to Kenny Clark—especially with T.J. Slaton Jr. now gone. Wyatt not stepping up could lead to Karl Brooks taking over as a starter, and undrafted rookie Nazir Stackhouse will try to force Green Bay to keep a sixth defensive tackle or perhaps flat out beat former Georgia teammate Warren Brinson for a roster spot.
Defensive end (5)
Rashan Gary, Lukas Van Ness, Barryn Sorrell (R), Kingsley Enagbare, Collin Oliver (R)
Lukas Van Ness was always a prospect that needed more development to reach his ceiling, so a breakout in Year 3 is very possible to give the Packers another difference-maker across from Rashan Gary. Either way, rookies Barryn Sorrell and Collin Oliver were brought in to provide more energy to the group, and Kingsley Enagbare is a very solid rotational player.
Linebacker (5)
Edgerrin Cooper, Quay Walker, Isaiah McDuffie, Isaiah Simmons, Ty’Ron Hopper
After just 18 defensive snaps as a rookie, 2024 third-round pick Ty’Ron Hopper is far from a roster lock this year, and we really like the move to add Isaiah Simmons as a versatile piece for defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley. If Hopper is pushed in camp, keep an eye on undrafted rookie Jamon Johnson—who played at Georgia and Kentucky in his college career.
Cornerback (6)
Jaire Alexander, Keisean Nixon, Nate Hobbs, Carrington Valentine, Kamal Hadden, Kalen King
The Jaire Alexander saga has taken as many twists as possible without any movement actually happening—and it feels safe to pencil him onto the 53-man roster with seventh-round pick Micah Robinson being the only cornerback drafted by the Packers. Next to Alexander, Keisean Nixon has made it known that he wants to focus on defense rather than being a returner, and Nate Hobbs was signed by the Raiders to man the slot. Don’t be surprised if Kamal Hadden not only makes the team, but also finds his way onto the field as a player with the talent to make a difference.
Safety (5)
Xavier McKinney, Javon Bullard, Evan Williams, Zayne Anderson, Kitan Oladipo
Green Bay is set at safety with five returning players led by Xavier McKinney, and Javon Bullard having slot versatility allows for more optionality despite all five being kept. However, the addition of Isaiah Simmons could potentially make things interesting if the Packers decide he is a better fit playing primarily on the backend.
Special teams (3)
Brandon McManus, Daniel Whelan, Matt Orzech
Alex Hale was brought in as another kicker for the spring and summer, but Brandon McManus signed a three-year extension this offseason after showing well in 2024—so the roster spot for the veteran isn’t in jeopardy barring a disastrous month of August.
Players not available for Week 1 (1)
WR Christian Watson