The Green Bay Packers didn’t do much in the form of player acquisition this offseason, but the start of training camp next week will still feature a bunch of fresh faces at the practice fields across from Lambeau Field.
Here are the newcomers to the Packers to start training camp, listed by uniform number:
WR Deandre Thompkins (No. 6): Undrafted free agent from Penn State spent time with the Steelers and Eagles before arriving in May.
QB Kurt Benkert (No. 7): Undrafted free agent passer from Virginia played three years with the Falcons and will now compete for a backup job in Green Bay.
WR Amari Rodgers (No. 8): Third-round pick and do-it-all weapon from Clemson could provide a boost as a receiver, runner and returner.
QB Blake Bortles (No. 9): Long-time Jaguars quarterback provides veteran experience for a position with uncertainty at the top.
WR Devin Funchess (No. 11): Veteran pass-catcher opted out of 2020 but is back to compete for a roster spot in 2021.
WR Chris Blair (No. 16): Undrafted free agent produced 931 yards and seven touchdowns during his final season at Alcorn State in 2019.
QB Jake Dolegala (No. 18): Record-setting quarterback at Central Connecticut State spent most of last season with the Patriots.
CB Eric Stokes (No. 21): Rookie first-round pick has the speed and movement ability to compete for playing time right away, even in a deep position group.
CB Shemar Jean-Charles (No. 22): Fifth-round pick was a ball magnet at Appalachian State and could compete for snaps in the slot as a rookie.
RB Kylin Hill (No. 32): Seventh-rounder has the talent as a runner and receiver to be the No. 3 running back in Year 1.
S Innis Gaines (No. 38): Versatile safety prospect from TCU who created disruptive plays but struggled to stay healthy in college.
S Christian Uphoff (No. 40): Standout at Illinois State who impressed at the Senior Bowl but missed the 2020 season due to the pandemic.
TE Bronson Kaufusi (No. 45): Converted defensive lineman is attempting to make the switch to tight end.
LS Joe Fortunato (No. 47): Former Cowboy and Colt was a long snapper for 46 games at Delaware before entering the NFL.
LB Ray Wilborn (No. 57): Converted safety spent time with the Steelers and Falcons after a decorated college career at Ball State.
LB Isaiah McDuffie (No. 58): Sixth-round pick has the athleticism and chase-and-tackle experience to be a core special teams player right away.
LB De’Vondre Campbell (No. 59): Highly experienced linebacker who is always available and has four straight seasons with 90 or more tackles.
OL Jacob Capra (No. 60): Undrafted free agent started games at left tackle, guard and right tackle over a collegiate career at Oregon and San Diego State.
OL Jon Dietzen (No. 61): Undrafted free agent who played a lot of snaps in Madison at multiple spots along a good offensive line.
OL Coy Cronk (No. 65): Undrafted free agent who started at left tackle but was consistently stung by the injury bug at the collegiate level.
OL Royce Newman (No. 70): Fourth-round pick from Ole Miss played snaps with the starters during the offseason workout program and could be a valuable rookie backup.
OL Josh Myers (No. 71): Second-round pick from Ohio State is the most likely starter at center, replacing Corey Linsley.
OL Cole Van Lanen (No. 78): Sixth-round pick from Wisconsin is a Green Bay native and a candidate to be a backup at tackle or guard in Year 1.
WR Bailey Gaither (No. 80): Undrafted free agent caught 135 passes and scored 18 touchdowns over 44 games at San Jose State.
DL Jack Heflin (No. 90): Undrafted free agent dominated for most of three seasons at Northern Illinois before transferring to Iowa in 2020.
DL T.J. Slaton (No. 93): Fifth-round pick from Florida has an incredible blend of size and athleticism.
OLB Carlo Kemp (No. 98): Undrafted free agent from Michigan has the kind of size and physicality the Packers want at outside linebacker.
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