Green Bay Packers: 3 rising stars ahead of 2021 season

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 – SEPTEMBER 15: Darnell Savage #26 of the Green Bay Packers lines up for a play in the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on September 15, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

1. Darnell Savage Jr.

The Packers coaches ranted and raved last offseason about Darnell Savage Jr. And after a rocky start to the season, he showed everyone why. Along with fellow safety Adrian Amos, Savage found his groove down the stretch and was one of the better safeties in the entire NFL.

Entering his third professional season and still just 24-years-old, Savage is primed to take yet another step forward. New defensive coordinator Joe Barry will use him all over the field including in the traditional safety spot, near the line of scrimmage, and in the star position where he’s probably best at.

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Savage will make a strong push for the Pro Bowl roster, especially considering the talent around him. Don’t be surprised to hear his name early and often in every Packers’ regular season game.

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