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Quarterback:
-Jordan Love: Starter under contract through 2028
-Malik Willis: Capable backup entering a contract year
-Sean Clifford: PS/camp arm
-Need Level: 2/10-- At most, GB could look to bring in another rookie QB to compete with Clifford for the emergency job. The only caveat here is if they get interest in Willis and decide to trade him (he's only 25 and showed real progress this season).
Running Back:
-Josh Jacobs: Capable starter under contract through 2027
-Marshawn Lloyd: Unknown quantity on rookie contract
-Emanuel Wilson: ERFA due to hit RFA next off-season
-Chris Brooks: Due to hit RFA next off-season
-Need Level: 2/10-- The Packers could add a back to compete with the guys lower on the roster but if they did nothing at the position, they would be just fine.
Tight End:
-Tucker Kraft: Capable starter under contract through 2026
-Luke Musgrave: Under contract through 2026
-Ben Sims: Due to be a RFA next off-season
-John Fitzpatrick: Currently a RFA
-Need Level: 3/10-- This is another position where the Packers are stable at the top and could just look to add competition or a different skill set (e.g. HB) among the depth players.
Wide Receiver:
-Christian Watson: Solid starter entering a contract year but with a torn ACL.
-Romeo Doubs: Solid starter entering a contract year.
-Jayden Reed: Good role-player under contract through 2026.
-Dontayvion Wicks: Developing role-player under contract through 2026.
-Malik Heath: Viable depth piece due to be a RFA in 2026.
-Bo Melton: Currently an ERFA.
-Julian Hicks: UDFA rookie with developmental traits.
-Cornelius Johnson: UDFA rookie with developmental traits.
-Need Level: 8/10-- The Packers still have plenty of roster-worthy players at this position, but the lack of difference-making talent severely hampered the offense in 2024. Teams were able to stifle the passing game by playing man coverage because the receivers aren't capable at defeating it. They need to add to the top of the depth chart while the younger guys hopefully continue to ascend.
Offensive Line:
-Rasheed Walker, OT: Reasonable starting tackle entering a contract season.
-Zach Tom, OT: High quality starting tackle with position flex entering a contract season.
-Elgton Jenkins, G/C: Solid starting offensive lineman with position flex under contract through 2026.
-Sean Rhyan, G: Emerging, inconsistent interior offensive lineman entering a contract season.
-Jordan Morgan, G/OT: Rookie contract OL with position flex.
-Kadeem Telfort, G/OT: Rosterable ERFA at guard.
-Travis Glover, G/OT: Rookie contract OL with some position flex.
-Jacob Monk, C/G: Rookie contract OL who is likely center only.
-Donovan Jennings, G/OT: UDFA coming off rookie season with intriguing traits.
-Need Level: 6/10-- You can squint and see a solid starting five here if Jenkins or Tom move to center and Morgan slots in, but the depth would be lacking and they have three starters in their last season (plus one more in his second to last). Unless Monk is the heir apparent at center, they might be wise to invest in a higher level FA/prospect and allow Morgan to compete with Walker. I would prioritize Tom and then Rhyan as guys to secure long term.
Defensive Tackle:
-Kenny Clark: Solid veteran who is technically under contract, but who could be released after this season.
-Devonte Wyatt: Emerging role-player entering contract season but with club option for 2026.
-Karl Brooks: Solid role-player signed through 2026.
-Colby Wooden: Developmental backup signed through 2026.
-James Ester: Fringe rosterable UDFA coming off rookie season.
-Need Level: 8/10-- You can see a starting duo in Clark and Wyatt, and there are rotating options at 3T, but there is currently no one to spell Clark and unless Wyatt takes a big step, they have no difference making talent here.
Defensive End:
-Rashan Gary: Solid veteran starter who plays hot/cold; likely on the roster at least through 2026.
-Kingsley Enagbare: Solider rotational option entering a contract season.
-Lukas Van Ness: Developmental rotator entering season 3 of a rookie contract.
-Brenton Cox: Emerging rotational talent who will be a RFA next off-season.
-Arron Mosby: Fringe roster-worthy ERFA.
-Need Level: 5/10-- The Packers have four guys who are worthy of seeing the field, three of whom could still ascend. However, there is no difference-making player at this position. I have it at 5 because they could basically ignore it and be viable, but if the right guy is there (Khalil Mack?), I wouldn't rule out a big splash.
Linebacker:
-Quay Walker: Emerging starter who is entering a contract season, but with a club option in 2026.
-Edgerrin Cooper: Rookie who was ascending to high-end status down the stretch.
-Ty'Ron Hopper: Virtual unknown entering year 2 of a rookie deal.
-Need Level: 6/10-- This one is really clear in that you have your starting options for next season and almost nothing else. I would expect multiple additions, though none of them being particularly high end.
Cornerback:
-Jaire Alexander: Highly unreliable starter; under contract through 2026, but a candidate to be released.
-Keisean Nixon: Decent role-playing talent forced onto the field far too much; under contract through 2026.
-Carrington Valentine: Emerging outside corner talent under contract through 2026.
-Kalen King: Fringe rosterable talent entering second season.
-Need Level: 10/10-- This position is a five alarm fire. Alexander can't be trusted to be on the field, so whether he's kept or released, you have to act like he isn't there. Nixon plays a ton, but he shouldn't; he and Stokes severely limited what kind of coverages Hafley could call. Valentine is the only player at the position that intrigues, which is terrifying because you need 3 starters! I expect multiple FA additions AND multiple draft pick additions. Gutekunst has become known for taking lots of shots at positions of need and I bet he sets a whole new standard this offseason at corner.
Safety:
-Xavier McKinley: High end starter under contract through 2027.
-Evan Williams: Emerging 2nd year player on rookie contract.
-Javon Bullard: Developing 2nd year player on rookie contract.
-Zayne Anderson: ERFA with value as ST/depth.
-Kitan Oladapo: Rookie/unknown quantity with developmental ability.
-Need Level: 1/10-- The Packers have a great starter, a good starter, a developing 3rd guy with pedigree, and depth. There's no need here.
Ranking Needs:
Tier One:
1. Cornerback
Tier Two:
2. Wide Receiver
3. Defensive Tackle
Tier Three:
4. Offensive Line
5. Linebacker
Tier Four:
6. Defensive End
Tier Five:
7. Tight End
8. Running Back
9. Quarterback
10. Safety
-Jordan Love: Starter under contract through 2028
-Malik Willis: Capable backup entering a contract year
-Sean Clifford: PS/camp arm
-Need Level: 2/10-- At most, GB could look to bring in another rookie QB to compete with Clifford for the emergency job. The only caveat here is if they get interest in Willis and decide to trade him (he's only 25 and showed real progress this season).
Running Back:
-Josh Jacobs: Capable starter under contract through 2027
-Marshawn Lloyd: Unknown quantity on rookie contract
-Emanuel Wilson: ERFA due to hit RFA next off-season
-Chris Brooks: Due to hit RFA next off-season
-Need Level: 2/10-- The Packers could add a back to compete with the guys lower on the roster but if they did nothing at the position, they would be just fine.
Tight End:
-Tucker Kraft: Capable starter under contract through 2026
-Luke Musgrave: Under contract through 2026
-Ben Sims: Due to be a RFA next off-season
-John Fitzpatrick: Currently a RFA
-Need Level: 3/10-- This is another position where the Packers are stable at the top and could just look to add competition or a different skill set (e.g. HB) among the depth players.
Wide Receiver:
-Christian Watson: Solid starter entering a contract year but with a torn ACL.
-Romeo Doubs: Solid starter entering a contract year.
-Jayden Reed: Good role-player under contract through 2026.
-Dontayvion Wicks: Developing role-player under contract through 2026.
-Malik Heath: Viable depth piece due to be a RFA in 2026.
-Bo Melton: Currently an ERFA.
-Julian Hicks: UDFA rookie with developmental traits.
-Cornelius Johnson: UDFA rookie with developmental traits.
-Need Level: 8/10-- The Packers still have plenty of roster-worthy players at this position, but the lack of difference-making talent severely hampered the offense in 2024. Teams were able to stifle the passing game by playing man coverage because the receivers aren't capable at defeating it. They need to add to the top of the depth chart while the younger guys hopefully continue to ascend.
Offensive Line:
-Rasheed Walker, OT: Reasonable starting tackle entering a contract season.
-Zach Tom, OT: High quality starting tackle with position flex entering a contract season.
-Elgton Jenkins, G/C: Solid starting offensive lineman with position flex under contract through 2026.
-Sean Rhyan, G: Emerging, inconsistent interior offensive lineman entering a contract season.
-Jordan Morgan, G/OT: Rookie contract OL with position flex.
-Kadeem Telfort, G/OT: Rosterable ERFA at guard.
-Travis Glover, G/OT: Rookie contract OL with some position flex.
-Jacob Monk, C/G: Rookie contract OL who is likely center only.
-Donovan Jennings, G/OT: UDFA coming off rookie season with intriguing traits.
-Need Level: 6/10-- You can squint and see a solid starting five here if Jenkins or Tom move to center and Morgan slots in, but the depth would be lacking and they have three starters in their last season (plus one more in his second to last). Unless Monk is the heir apparent at center, they might be wise to invest in a higher level FA/prospect and allow Morgan to compete with Walker. I would prioritize Tom and then Rhyan as guys to secure long term.
Defensive Tackle:
-Kenny Clark: Solid veteran who is technically under contract, but who could be released after this season.
-Devonte Wyatt: Emerging role-player entering contract season but with club option for 2026.
-Karl Brooks: Solid role-player signed through 2026.
-Colby Wooden: Developmental backup signed through 2026.
-James Ester: Fringe rosterable UDFA coming off rookie season.
-Need Level: 8/10-- You can see a starting duo in Clark and Wyatt, and there are rotating options at 3T, but there is currently no one to spell Clark and unless Wyatt takes a big step, they have no difference making talent here.
Defensive End:
-Rashan Gary: Solid veteran starter who plays hot/cold; likely on the roster at least through 2026.
-Kingsley Enagbare: Solider rotational option entering a contract season.
-Lukas Van Ness: Developmental rotator entering season 3 of a rookie contract.
-Brenton Cox: Emerging rotational talent who will be a RFA next off-season.
-Arron Mosby: Fringe roster-worthy ERFA.
-Need Level: 5/10-- The Packers have four guys who are worthy of seeing the field, three of whom could still ascend. However, there is no difference-making player at this position. I have it at 5 because they could basically ignore it and be viable, but if the right guy is there (Khalil Mack?), I wouldn't rule out a big splash.
Linebacker:
-Quay Walker: Emerging starter who is entering a contract season, but with a club option in 2026.
-Edgerrin Cooper: Rookie who was ascending to high-end status down the stretch.
-Ty'Ron Hopper: Virtual unknown entering year 2 of a rookie deal.
-Need Level: 6/10-- This one is really clear in that you have your starting options for next season and almost nothing else. I would expect multiple additions, though none of them being particularly high end.
Cornerback:
-Jaire Alexander: Highly unreliable starter; under contract through 2026, but a candidate to be released.
-Keisean Nixon: Decent role-playing talent forced onto the field far too much; under contract through 2026.
-Carrington Valentine: Emerging outside corner talent under contract through 2026.
-Kalen King: Fringe rosterable talent entering second season.
-Need Level: 10/10-- This position is a five alarm fire. Alexander can't be trusted to be on the field, so whether he's kept or released, you have to act like he isn't there. Nixon plays a ton, but he shouldn't; he and Stokes severely limited what kind of coverages Hafley could call. Valentine is the only player at the position that intrigues, which is terrifying because you need 3 starters! I expect multiple FA additions AND multiple draft pick additions. Gutekunst has become known for taking lots of shots at positions of need and I bet he sets a whole new standard this offseason at corner.
Safety:
-Xavier McKinley: High end starter under contract through 2027.
-Evan Williams: Emerging 2nd year player on rookie contract.
-Javon Bullard: Developing 2nd year player on rookie contract.
-Zayne Anderson: ERFA with value as ST/depth.
-Kitan Oladapo: Rookie/unknown quantity with developmental ability.
-Need Level: 1/10-- The Packers have a great starter, a good starter, a developing 3rd guy with pedigree, and depth. There's no need here.
Ranking Needs:
Tier One:
1. Cornerback
Tier Two:
2. Wide Receiver
3. Defensive Tackle
Tier Three:
4. Offensive Line
5. Linebacker
Tier Four:
6. Defensive End
Tier Five:
7. Tight End
8. Running Back
9. Quarterback
10. Safety
