Updated Packers roster, depth chart ahead of 2023 NFL Draft
To this point, the story of the Green Bay Packers' offseason has been more about players leaving than joining.
Allen Lazard, Jarran Reed, Dean Lowry, and Robert Tonyan are among the Packers free agents to find new teams, while Aaron Rodgers will soon be a former Packer, too.
But the Packers will add talent to their roster in the 2023 NFL Draft. Entering the draft with various positions of need, it's hard to predict which direction the team will go in each round.
Packers updated roster, depth chart entering 2023 NFL Draft
Below is a projected depth chart for the Packers before the 2023 NFL Draft. It's interesting to look at the team's depth at each position and identify the biggest areas of need.
Note: Aaron Rodgers is still under contract, but we assume he will be traded soon, so haven't included him.
Quarterback (2): Jordan Love, Danny Etling
Running back (4): Aaron Jones, AJ Dillon, Patrick Taylor, Tyler Goodson
Wide receiver (5): Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Samori Toure, Bo Melton, Jeff Cotton
Tight end (4): Josiah Deguara, Tyler Davis, Austin Allen, Nick Guggemos
Offensive line (13): David Bakhtiari, Elgton Jenkins, Josh Myers, Jon Runyan, Yosh Nijman, Zach Tom, Royce Newman, Jake Hanson, Rasheed Walker, Sean Rhyan, Caleb Jones, Jean Delance, Luke Tenuta
Defensive line (5): Kenny Clark, Devonte Wyatt, T.J. Slaton, Jonathan Ford, Chris Slayton
Inside linebacker (4): De'Vondre Campbell, Quay Walker, Isaiah McDuffie, Eric Wilson
Edge rusher (6): Rashan Gary, Preston Smith, Kingsley Enagbare, Justin Hollins, Jonathan Garvin, La'Darius Hamilton
Cornerback (9): Jaire Alexander, Rasul Douglas, Eric Stokes, Keisean Nixon, Shemar Jean-Charles, Corey Ballentine, Kiondre Thomas, Tyrell Ford, Benjie Franklin
Safety (7): Darnell Savage, Rudy Ford, Tarvarius Moore, Dallin Leavitt, Tariq Carpenter, Innis Gaines, James Wiggins
Kicker (1): Parker White
Punter (1): Pat O'Donnell
Long snapper (2): Matt Orzech, Jack Coco
The Packers' roster and depth chart will look a lot different in a couple of weeks following the 2023 NFL Draft. It will be interesting to see how Green Bay addresses positions of need, such as wide receiver, tight end, edge rusher, and safety, if at all.
Decisions made in the draft will have a direct impact on the depth chart, potentially creating roster battles over the summer.