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Green Bay Packers: 3 rising stars ahead of 2021 season

By Brian Sampson

Nov 15, 2020; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (83) catches a pass against Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Sidney Jones IV (35) before scoring a touchdown during the second quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 15, 2020; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (83) catches a pass against Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Sidney Jones IV (35) before scoring a touchdown during the second quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – NOVEMBER 15: Marquez Valdes-Scantling #83 of the Green Bay Packers breaks away from Sidney Jones #35 of the Jacksonville Jaguars on a 78 yard touchdown play in the 2nd quarter at Lambeau Field on November 15, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

2. Marquez Valdes-Scantling

I’ve predicted it once before and here I am doubling down on the idea. Marquez Valdes-Scantling is going to be an absolute stud for the Packers in the 2021 season.

It’s easy to forget this fourth-year wide receiver racked up 690 receiving yards a season ago (a career-high), but that’s exactly what he did as Green Bay’s primary, er only, deep threat. With the attention continuing to be on Davante Adams, Valdes-Scantling will have every opportunity to consistently exploit defenses over the top.

Reports from camp are that he’s greatly improved his hands as well. That’s a great trait to compliment his 6-foot-4 frame and elite speed. If he can increase his route tree to more than just posts and go routes, Green Bay may have another dangerous weapon to add to their offense. And one Aaron Rodgers’ trusts.

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