Evan Williams’ impressive rookie year at safety, especially for a fourth-round pick, has led to a feeling in some circles around the Green Bay Packers that fellow defensive back and second-round pick Javon Bullard’s first season was a disappointment in comparison.
On the surface, it is easy to arrive at that conclusion. With a 72.3 PFF grade last season, Williams was Green Bay’s seventh-highest graded defender for the 2024 season, while Bullard ranked 24th on the team with a 54.2 grade.
There is a consensus opinion that Williams is ahead of Bullard in the pecking order, having a firm grip on the safety spot opposite Xavier McKinney, and after the Packers signed versatile cornerback Nate Hobbs, there has been some talk that Bullard could struggle to get on the field in 2025.