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Which undrafted rookie has the best chance to make the Packers’ 2025 roster?

The Green Bay Packers have had at least one undrafted rookie make their Week 1 roster every year since Ted Thompson took over the team in 2005. Last year, it was kicker Brayden Narveson, who was picked up off waivers via the Tennessee Titans, who kept the streak alive.

Here’s the 20-year history of the Packers’ rookie UDFAs who have made Green Bay’s opening day roster:

  • 2024: K Brayden Narveson
  • 2023: RB Emanuel Wilson, WR Malik Heath and DE Brenton Cox Jr.
  • 2022: LS Jake Coco
  • 2021: DE Jack Heflin
  • 2020: LB Krys Barnes
  • 2019: WR Darius Shepherd
  • 2018: QB Tim Boyle, OL Alex Light, OLB James Crawford and S Raven Greene
  • 2017: CB Lenzy Pipkins
  • 2016: QB Joe Callahan, CB Josh Hawkins, S Marwin Evans and S Kentrell Brice
  • 2015: RB Alonzo Harris and CB LaDarius Gunter
  • 2014: DT Mike Pennel and OLB Jayrone Elliott
  • 2013: OL Lane Taylor and OLB Andy Mulumba
  • 2012: WR Jarrett Boykin and OL Don Barclay
  • 2011: OLB Vic So’oto, ILB Jamari Lattimore and S M.