5 Packers In Defensive Spotlight For Second Preseason Game

Defensive coordinator Joe Barry is shown during the second day of Green Bay Packers rookie minicamp Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Green Bay, Wis.Cent02 7fsrmjople9oe1w9hjf Original
Defensive coordinator Joe Barry is shown during the second day of Green Bay Packers rookie minicamp Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Green Bay, Wis.Cent02 7fsrmjople9oe1w9hjf Original /
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Aug 11, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Carrington Valentine (37) reacts after an interception against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 11, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Carrington Valentine (37) reacts after an interception against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports /

Packers In Defensive Spotlight: Carrington Valentine

All eyes are on Carrington Valentine, as the seventh-round draft pick has been making waves with his standout performances and has become a player to watch closely.

Valentine’s impressive training camp and preseason performances has already turned heads. He’s showcased his ability to hold his own against top-tier talent and make plays on the ball. This momentum carried over into the Packers’ first preseason game, where Valentine notched three pass deflections, highlighting his knack for disrupting passing plays.

His ball skills, coverage instincts, and competitiveness make him a viable candidate for an expanded role in the Packers’ defense. The only issue is Green Bay is loaded at cornerback, with Rasul Douglas and Jaire Alexander locked in as the starting cornerbacks and Eric Stokes working his way back from injury. The Patriots game is another opportunity for Valentine to prove the Packers need to find a way to get him on the field sooner than later.