Thomas spent the entirety of the 2022 season on the practice squad, save for the call-up he received for Green Bay's week four game against the New England Patriots (he did not pay a single snap.) The third-year corner stuck around, and currently slots in as one of the last of the six cornerbacks on the Packers roster. While he did not make the final cut, Thomas impressed the coaches with his tackling and contributions on special teams, so much so that he earned a spot on the practice squad. Kiondre Thomas (CB)Ī former undrafted defensive back out of Kansas State who spent 2021 with the Los Angeles Chargers, Kiondre Thomas battled it out for a spot on the Packers roster during training camp in 2022. “You could see it on the college tape,” Reed says, “Toss him a ball and he’s gonna go make a play.” Reed enters the 2023 season as the third receiver on the Packers' depth chart, and with Green Bay losing multiple pass-catchers, the door is wide open for Reed to make an impact as a rookie.
Despite being just 5-11, 187 pounds, he has the versatility to line up in the slot and on the outside, and the athleticism to thrive at both spots.Īccording to Packers wide receivers coach Jason Vrable, Reed reminds him of Randall Cobb.
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He has three career punt returns for touchdowns in college plus a 1,000-yard season. Jayden Reed's athleticism will not blow anyone away, nor will his college tape jump off the page, but he is a playmaker, short and simple. Even the addition of kicker Anders Carlson drew more fanfare. GREEN BAY - In the end, the Green Bay Packers saw no path to responsibly returning their All-Pro left tackle to the field before the midway point of their 2021 season. Experts discussed first-round athletic freak Lukas van Ness and his potential defensive impact, plus how the pair of early-round tight ends would fit into the Green Bay offense. Packers choose to be prudent with David Bakhtiari while padding offensive line on their initial 53.
2 hidden gems on Packers' 2023 roster you need to know Jayden Reed (WR)Ī second-round pick rarely goes under the radar, but it felt like very little of the discussion around the Packers' draft picks centered on Jayden Reed. Green Bay Packers’ Robert Tonyan (85) and Marcedes Lewis (89) participate in organized team activities Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Bears selected Justin Fields in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Here are some underrated Packers players that deserve attention ahead of the 2023 NFL season. These off-season practices provide an inside look at players that might not otherwise receive considerable attention, uncovering hidden gems that were stashed away on the practice squad and highlighting undrafted rookies that were overlooked in the draft process.
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