March has come and gone and the NFL draft is less than a month away. More and more attention is being paid by NFL fans to which players will join their team for the upcoming season. Whether they are drafted or signed as undrafted free agents, players who are invited to top 30 visits are one of the best clues for who are the Packers of the Future.

Ted Hurst – Wide Receiver, Georgia Tech

Ted Hurst’s visit to Green Bay was reported on March 26. At 6’4” and 209 lbs, he is built to be an outside receiver, which is where he played for the Panthers. In his senior year, he caught 71 passes for 1,004 and 6 touchdowns.

In draft evaluations, Hurst is praised for his ability to win with a good first step and long speed which also makes him a threat after the catch. Although he ran a limited route tree in college, he showed the athletic traits to improve as a pro. Despite his size, he was able to be affected by press coverage and was inconsistent at the catch point.

Hurst fits well as one of the Packers of the Future as an outside receiver to pair with Christian Watson, especially if Dontayvion Wicks is traded. Packers Report listed him as a high team fit based on past draft data of the Green Bay Packers. He is currently listed a mid round 3 pick on the NFL Mock Draft Database consensus board.

Romello Height – Edge, Texas Tech

Romello Height’s visit to Green Bay was reported on March 30th. At 6’3” and 239 lbs, he is smaller than most edge defenders, especially in weight. In his senior year as a Raider, he recorded 38 total tackles, 6 for loss, 10 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles.

Height’s height and weight are noted in his draft evaluations. Although his smaller size allows him to be swift and agile, it limits his abilities when pass protectors do manage to get their hands on him.

Height is an interesting fit as one of the Packers of the Future as he is similar to Hasson Reddick who was quite successful with Jonathan Gannon. He is smaller than what Packer Report lists as Green Bay’s typical choice in edge players, but does meet their athletic thresholds. He is currently listed a mid round 3 pick on the NFL Mock Draft Database consensus board.

TJ Quinn – Linebacker, Louisville

TJ Quinn’s visit to Green Bay was reported on March 28th, shortly after Louisville’s pro day. In his senior year as a Cardinal, he recorded 95 total tackles, 3 sacks, and 2 interceptions, both against Pittsburgh.

Quinn has excellent eyes and can read and react quickly in both rush and pass defense, and can use his straightline speed to get to ball carriers quickly.. He also is quite sticky in zone coverage. However, he lacks agility and lateral quickness as well as taking time to accelerate to his full speed.

Quinn is unlikely to be one of the Packers of the Future added during the draft, but has a chance to compete as a special teams player. He is expected to go undrafted.

Josh Gesky – Guard, Illinois

Josh Gesky’s visit to Green Bay was reported on March 30th. In his senior year as an Illini, he only allowed one sack in pass protection.

He is a former 3 star recruit and gained attention after having an impressively athletic showing at Illinois’ pro day.

Any offensive lineman with athletic promise, such as Gesky, has an opportunity to be among the Packers of the Future as a depth or development player. He is currently expected to go undrafted.

Jacob Thomas – Safety, JMU

Jacob Thomas’s visit to Green Bay was reported on March 30th. In his senior year as a Duke, he played strong safety and recorded 71 total tackles, 1 forced fumble, 2 interceptions, and 7 passes defended. He was named a second team All-Sun Belt defensive back.

Bleacher Report’s draft profile list his strengths as high-level athletic traits, aggression, and versatility as a former quarterback,

Thomas’ path to becoming one of the Packers of the Future would likely be as a training camp safety and special teamer. He is currently expecting to go undrafted.

Behren Morton – Quarterback, Texas Tech

Behren Morton’s visit to Green Bay was reported on March 31st. In his senior year as a Raider, he threw for 2,780 yards, 22 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. He finished the year with -113 rushing yards, but this was likely due to being sacked 21 times.

Morton’s NFL draft profile lists his strengths as toughness, being willing to wait for full-progressions, and a good arm when using proper mechanics. His biggest concerns were an overall lack of arm talent, slow processing, and a laundry list of injuries that even limited his ability to be evaluated.

Morton could be one of the Packers of the Future if he were able to beat out the quarterbacks on the roster to become Jordan Love’s backup. He is currently expected to go undrafted.