Packers Rookie Watch Heading Into Training Camp

By Brian Sampson | Jul 26, 2023

ASHWAUBENON, WISCONSIN - MAY 31: Lukas Van Ness #90 of the Green Bay Packers participates in an OTA practice session at Don Hutson Center on May 31, 2023 in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

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ASHWAUBENON, WISCONSIN – MAY 31: Luke Musgrave #88 of the Green Bay Packers participates in an OTA practice session at Don Hutson Center on May 31, 2023 in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

Luke Musgrave

Position: Tight End
College: Oregon State
Draft Status: Round 2, Pick 42
Relative Athletic Score (out of 10): 9.78
What He’s Playing For: The starting job. The Packers lack options at tight end, and Musgrave enters training camp as the favorite to become their starter. His tremendous size and athletic combination give him an advantage over his peers. However, it will be the mental aspect that will be the most challenging.

Jayden Reed

Position: Wide Receiver
College: Michigan State
Draft Status: Round 2, Pick 50
Relative Athletic Score (out of 10): 6.74
What He’s Playing For: Starting slot receiver. Reed doesn’t have the athletic profile some of the other Packers’ draft picks have, but he’s savvy enough to make up for it. He’ll battle with Samori Toure for the top slot spot on the depth chart.

Tucker Kraft

Position: Tight End
College: South Dakota State
Draft Status: Round 3, Pick 78
Relative Athletic Score (out of 10): 9.68
What He’s Playing For: The starting job. The Packers doubled down on the tight end position on Day 2 by selecting Kraft, and he’ll have every opportunity to compete with Musgrave for the top spot. Musgrave is seen as the overwhelming favorite, but there is still playing time to be earned in Green Bay’s offense.

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