Ranking 15 Packers 25-and-under with biggest potential

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LINCOLN, NE – NOVEMBER 26: Defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness #91 of the Iowa Hawkeyes forces a safety from quarterback Logan Smothers #8 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Memorial Stadium on November 26, 2021 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images) /

6. Eric Stokes

Stokes had a solid rookie year followed by a sophomore slump that saw him picked on time and time again. His 2022 campaign was ultimately cut short via an injury and he’s a bit of a wild card heading into a critical Year 3. He has the potential to become a solid number two cornerback, given his athleticism and size.

5. Romeo Doubs

Doubs was the Packers’ training camp and preseason star last year. That success translated somewhat to the regular season, but Green Bay would like to see him take a giant leap in Year 2. He’s not nearly as dynamic as Watson, but he has good route running and hands to turn into a legit WR2.

4. Lukas Van Ness

Van Ness is in the same mold as Rashan Gary. He’s an athletic freak who can run and jump out of the gym. However, he’s extremely raw and needs to hone his craft. The Packers can bring him along somewhat slowly, depending on Gary’s injury, and give him the time to work on the fundamentals. That could be huge in the long run.

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