Picking sleepers to come out of nowhere in training camp and earn a roster spot is a tall order. The Green Bay Packers have had plenty of undrafted rookies and unexpected contributors impress when the pads come on, but identifying which ones will make a run at a roster spot is a significant challenge.
This week, ESPN looked at some of the surprising players from minicamps and OTAs and called out a name that many Packers fans won’t recognize — and one that nobody likely expects to make the team as of this point.
There are opportunities at the safety position, however, and this writer believes UDFA rookie Christian Uphoff is poised to make an impression if given the chance.