The Packers are gearing up for OTAs as May nears its end. While there is still plenty of time left this offseason (OTAs, training camp, etc.), at least 35 players are locks to make the 2025 roster. In addition, many returning veteran contributors will continue fighting for roster spots. That doesn’t leave much room for an undrafted free agent (UDFA) to make the team, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a chance.

Over the years, there have been many undrafted free agents who have made the Packers’ roster. Players like Willie Wood, Johnnie Gray, Paul Coffman, Mark Murphy, and George Koonce all went undrafted but made the team and went on to become all-time Packers’ greats. In recent memory, players like Cullen Jenkins, Ryan Grant, John Kuhn, Tramon Williams, and Sam Shields became fan favorites after signing as UDFAs.

Now that the dust has settled, the Packers have their next group of ten undrafted free agents who will fight to make the team.

CB Johnathan Baldwin, UNLV

OT Brant Banks, Rice

S Kahzir “Buggs” Brown, Florida Atlantic

G Tyler Cooper, Minnesota

CB Tyron Herring, Delaware

RB Amar Johnson, South Dakota State

LB Jamon Johnson, Kentucky

G J.J. Lippe, Northern Illinois

DL Nazir Stackhouse, Georgia

RB Jalen White, Georgia Southern

The Packers doled out a sizeable amount of money to this group. The team clearly believes strongly in what each player can offer. While not all ten guys will make the squad, there are a few players who have realistic chances of making the final 53-man roster.

Nazir Stackhouse

Stackhouse, a run-stopping defensive lineman out of Georgia, was given the most guaranteed money of all the UDFAs. He earned $165,000 guaranteed to sign with Green Bay. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler had a 5th-6th round grade on Stackhouse. With the departure of T.J. Slaton and minimal draft capital spent on the defensive line, there is an avenue for Stackhouse to make the team.

Stackhouse started for three years at Georgia. He spent most of his time as the nose tackle. He won’t “wow” anyone with his play-making ability, or lack thereof. He’s big and hard to move, which many teams are looking for. He can eat up some double teams and allow others to make plays. Finding someone to rotate in at the one-technique would also allow Kenny Clark to be moved around. Between the guaranteed money and opportunity to fill the vacant run-stuffing role T.J. Slaton left, Stackhouse might have the best chance to make the team of all the UDFAs.

Johnathan Baldwin

Baldwin, listed as a cornerback for the Packers, is a versatile defensive back out of UNLV. The Packers made Baldwin a priority addition by giving him $115,000 in guaranteed money to sign with them. Interestingly, the Packers listed Baldwin as a cornerback, but he was listed as a safety for UNLV. Baldwin’s calling card is his versatility. While not being the most athletic, he played a ton of snaps at safety, slot corner, and in the box throughout his four years in college. 

With the Packers listing him as a cornerback, that seems to indicate they want him to focus on being a slot corner. He will likely also need to contribute on special teams to make the team. He’ll likely be battling it out with Kalen King, Kamal Hadden, and Micah Robinson for one of the final cornerback spots. With some uncertainty at cornerback for the Packers (e.g., Jaire Alexander), Baldwin could find his way onto the roster.

Jamon Johnson

Johnson, an off-ball linebacker out of Kentucky, could also make a splash this summer and find his way on the 53-man roster. Like Baldwin, the Packers gave him $150,000 in guaranteed money to sign, so the Packers evidently see something in him. Also, NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein gave Johnson a 6th-7th round draftable grade. Johnson has shown to be a solid run defender, but has room for growth in pass coverage. He can be disruptive, but consistency has been his biggest bugaboo. 

Johnson’s biggest obstacle is that he joins a fairly crowded linebacker room. With Quay Walker, Edgerrin Cooper, and Isaiah McDuffie all sure bets to make the team, Johnson will not only have to impress with his play on defense and special teams. Isaiah Simmons and Kristian Welch are proven special-teams contributors. Ty’Ron Hopper was a third-round pick just last season. All three guys likely have a leg up heading into the next portion of the offseason, but don’t count out Johnson just yet.

Tyler Cooper

Cooper, an interior offensive lineman out of Minnesota, is physically everything the Packers look for. For starters, he’s a Wisconsin native. At 6’5”, 300 pounds, Cooper is athletic with experience at multiple positions. He has no experience at either tackle position, but can likely play all three interior spots. On tape, he’s shown to be strong as a run blocker and pass blocker, but his technique can frequently get him into trouble. Similarly to the other UDFAs discussed, the Packers gave him $115,000 in guaranteed money. 

Cooper will head into the summer looking to secure a roster spot as one of the backup offensive linemen. He will compete primarily with Travis Glover, Donovan Jennings, Jacob Monk, Kadeem Telfort, and John Williams for potentially three available spots. Glover and Telfort were unimpressive in their time on the field last season, and Monk became a weekly inactive, so the door for a roster spot is open. If Cooper shows consistency in his performance and can prove he can play both guard positions, he could become the next UDFA to make the roster.