Mark Oldacres

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Post-draft Packers 53-man roster prediction: Difficult decisions ahead

3 days ago | packerswire.usatoday.com | Mark Oldacres

With the NFL draft now firmly in the rearview mirror, undrafted free agents signed, veteran pickups secured and some more clarity (maybe?) in the Jaire Alexander saga, the time is right for an early 53-man roster prediction. This was a difficult exercise last year, as the Packers had such a deep roster, evidenced by the number of players they had claimed after cut down day.
How closely did Packers stick to draft principles in 2025?

3 days ago | packerswire.usatoday.com | Mark Oldacres

With the Green Bay Packers’ scouting philosophy remaining very much the same going all the way back to the days of Ron Wolf, a fairly strong grasp has been established on what the team looks for in terms of athleticism and other traits at various positions during the draft. Every year though, exceptions are made and the boundaries are bent. These departures from the norm can be small or significant, and there were plenty of them this year.
Packers UDFA profile: Tyler Cooper has long-term potential on offensive interior

6 days ago | packerswire.usatoday.com | Mark Oldacres

In the final UDFA profile of the Green Bay Packers’ 2025 class, Minnesota guard Tyler Cooper goes under the microscope. He is something of an outlier for Green Bay, as they do not usually bring in true guard prospects, as Cooper was in college, although they are less strict on their usual preferences in undrafted free agency. A two-year starter for the Golden Gophers, Cooper played over 1,000 snaps at left guard as well as 265 at right guard.
Packers UDFA profile: Tyler Cooper has long-term potential on offensive interior

6 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Mark Oldacres

In the final UDFA profile of the Green Bay Packers’ 2025 class, Minnesota guard Tyler Cooper goes under the microscope. He is something of an outlier for Green Bay, as they do not usually bring in true guard prospects, as Cooper was in college, although they are less strict on their usual preferences in undrafted free agency. AdvertisementA two-year starter for the Golden Gophers, Cooper played over 1,000 snaps at left guard as well as 265 at right guard.
Among Packers UDFAs, DL Nazir Stackhouse has best chance to make 53-man roster in 2025

6 days ago | packerswire.usatoday.com | Zach Kruse |Brandon Carwile |Brennen Rupp |Mark Oldacres

The Green Bay Packers signed 10 undrafted free agents following the 2025 NFL draft. With several large draft classes over the last few years, making the 53-man roster as an undrafted free agent has become increasingly difficult in Green Bay, but the franchise has a long-running history of giving rookie free agents a legitimate chance to win a roster spot at training camp. Which undrafted rookie has the best shot to make the 53-man roster in 2025?
Among Packers UDFAs, DL Nazir Stackhouse has best chance to make 53-man roster in 2025

6 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Zach Kruse |Brandon Carwile |Brennen Rupp |Mark Oldacres

The Green Bay Packers signed 10 undrafted free agents following the 2025 NFL draft. With several large draft classes over the last few years, making the 53-man roster as an undrafted free agent has become increasingly difficult in Green Bay, but the franchise has a long-running history of giving rookie free agents a legitimate chance to win a roster spot at training camp. Which undrafted rookie has the best shot to make the 53-man roster in 2025?
Packers UDFA profile: Jamon Dumas-Johnson has talent and pedigree to make Green Bay's 53

1 week ago | packerswire.usatoday.com | Mark Oldacres

The Green Bay Packers managed to secure multiple high profile undrafted free agents at the conclusion of the 2025 NFL draft, with Kentucky’s off-ball linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson one of the headliners. After spending the first three years of his college career at Georgia – a program Green Bay is very familiar with – Dumas-Johnson transferred to Kentucky for his final year. He played extensively for both the Bulldogs and the Wildcats, playing over 1,500 snaps between 2022 and 2024.
Nazir Stackhouse could carve out role on defense

1 week ago | packerswire.usatoday.com | Mark Oldacres

The Packers only made eight draft picks in 2025, the joint-lowest in Brian Gutekunst’s tenure as general manager, but they helped to make up for it by scooping up Nazir Stackhouse, very much a draftable player, in undrafted free agency. After T.J. Slaton left in free agency, Green Bay was in need of a nose tackle type body along their defensive line, and at just under 6-3 ⅔ and 327 pounds, Stackhouse fits the bill.
Packers draft pick profile: John Williams a classic Green Bay offensive line project

1 week ago | packerswire.usatoday.com | Mark Oldacres

With their final pick of the 2025 NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers went back to the offensive line well to select John Williams out of Cincinnati. At just over 6-4 and 322 pounds, Williams has the size profile to potentially play tackle or on the interior. He fared well in pre-draft athletic testing, posting a 7.63 Relative Athletic Score (RAS) out of a possible 10 as a tackle, or a 9.07 as a guard.
Packers draft pick profile: Micah Robinson a worthwhile day 3 dart throw with plus traits

1 week ago | packerswire.usatoday.com | Mark Oldacres

Cornerback was viewed as one of Green Bay’s top long-term needs entering the draft, but the Packers waited until round seven to address the position for the third straight draft, taking Tulane’s Micah Robinson with their penultimate pick. The 23-year-old spent four years at Furman before transferring to Tulane for his final college season. An unheralded prospect, Robinson was not even ranked on the consensus big board, which has over 700 prospects.