Packers: 3 rookies who could start in the 2018 season
By Jesse Fry
Three Green Bay Packers rookies most likely to start in 2018.
With 26 new rookies (11 players drafted and 15 undrafted free agents), the Green Bay Packers have another fresh crop of players ready to try and make their first NFL roster.
The Packers’ 2018 rookie class has a ton of athleticism and upside. The class will be joining veterans hungry to get back into the playoffs after missing out for the first time in eight years. With that comes high expectations. Some rookies are in a place to contribute right away.
The first three defensive selections will look to improve the pass defense, while the three third day receivers will be fighting for playing time and a possible starting position alongside Davante Adams and Randall Cobb in three WR sets.
The reality of the situation is there are only a few starting positions up for grabs. With the Packers more active than previous seasons in free agency, there is more veteran depth than in previous offseasons in Green Bay. It should make for some tough position battles come training camp. To use a phrase that I keep hearing from the Packers rookies, “iron sharpens Iron”, so these rookies aren’t scared and ready to do battle.
So of those 26 rookies, which three are most likely to be in the starting lineup come September 9 against the Chicago Bears?