We now know Packers’ 8-player undrafted rookie class in 2024
After making 11 selections in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers revealed that they have also signed to terms with eight undrafted rookies. The Packers’ final eight arrivals should put them at maximum roster capacity. They began the draft with 72 players under contract, added 11 in the draft, and then eight in undrafted free agency, for a total of 91 players, including Kenneth Odumegwu on the International Pathway roster exemption. Here’s a quick summary of each of the Packers’ eight UDFA acquisitions, including everything you need to know:
Wisconsin long snapper Peter Bowden (47) and punter Gavin Meyers (28) are displayed prior to their game versus Illinois State on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.Mark Hoffman/The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Dane Brugler’s Ranking: No. 1 Long-Snapper Breakdown: Bowden appeared in 39 games for Wisconsin over the last three seasons and was the Badgers’ long snapper for all special teams requirements the previous two years. He was a semifinalist for the Patrick Mannelly Award in 2022 and a finalist in 2023. Bowden gives significant competition for incumbent long-snapper Matt Orzech, who had ups and downs in 2023.
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN – SEPTEMBER 18: Blake Corum #2 of the Michigan Wolverines tries to go behind the tackles of Nick Rattin #38 and James Ester #1 of the Northern Illinois Huskies during a first-half run at Michigan Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Ann Arbor. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images). Dane Brugler’s ranking: 34th defensive lineman Breakdown: Ester is a little on the light side at 293 pounds, but he performed well against the run, ranking 23rd among all interior defenders in run-stop rate in 2023. He has 2,059 career snaps, the most of which were at a 3-technique, although he has also lined up out wide as an edge rusher. As a pass rusher during the last two seasons, he recorded 46 pressures.
