Packers' Unheralded Rookie Surging Up Depth Chart, Pushing for First-Team Reps 1

As the Packers look for answers to an underwhelming and underachieving pass rush, an unheralded rookie might be about to carve out a role for himself.

Former university of Georgia standout, and Packers undrafted rookie free agent, Nazir Stackhouse is putting together a dominant start to training camp, and even head coach Matt LaFleur is taking notice.

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Stackhouse, 6-foot-4 and 326 pounds, might not just be in the mix to win a roster spot this summer but if his strong play continues throughout training camp and the preseason, he could find himself as one of the Packers’ starting defensive ends when the regular season kicks off in September.

“He’s earning more and more opportunities. I think at some point, we’re going to have to see him get in there versus our [No. 1 offense],” said head coach Matt LaFleur.

Packers' Unheralded Rookie Surging Up Depth Chart, Pushing for First-Team Reps 2

A three year starter at the University of Georgia, Stackhouse finished his five-year collegiate career with three sacks, nine tackles for loss, and 96 total tackles but has been a dominant force this spring and summer since landing with the Packers.

Green Bay has built an ascending young roster with quality star power across the depth chart, but edge rusher may be one of the Packers’ remaining weaknesses. If Stackhouse continues on this trajectory, he might just be the next young player to emerge with a vital role in 2025.

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