Packers: 3 reasons to be excited about the 2021 season

2. Rising stars on both sides of the ball

The Packers’ 2019 draft class was a strong one all of those players will be entering year three this season. Rashan Gary, Darnell Savage, and Elgton Jenkins were all selected in that draft.

Gary (23 years old) and Savage (23) both finished last season strong.

Gary took a big step from his rookie season. According to Pro Football Reference, his totals in sacks, QB hits, QB pressures, and hurries, all improved significantly from his first year with the Packers. In the second half of 2020, Savage played at a Pro Bowl level with four interceptions and 10 pass defenses.

Jenkins (25) can play all five offensive line positions and was voted to the Pro Bowl in his second season. The future is bright for one of the best young offensive linemen in the league.

Jaire Alexander is already one of the top cornerbacks in football at just 24 years old. He was a Pro Bowler and second-team All-Pro last season after regularly winning one-on-ones against some of the best receivers in the league.

Believe it or not, Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark is entering his sixth season in the league but is only 25 years old.

The Packers have young stars on both sides of the ball. The future is bright.