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Packers training camp preview: Who are the newcomers to 90-man roster in 2025?

The Green Bay Packers added 30 new players to the 90-man roster since the end of the 2024 season.

Who are all these newcomers coming to training camp? The Packers added veteran free agents, draft picks, undrafted free agents and players on futures deals this offseason.

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To help preview training camp, here’s a quick introduction to the newcomers to Green Bay this summer, listed by uniform number:

No. 6: WR Mecole Hardman

How acquired: Signed in free agency (Chiefs)

The former Chief has elite speed, three Super Bowl rings and an All-Pro nod as a returner. He could provide gadget value for Matt LaFleur while giving the Packers a designated returner on special teams.

No. 17: WR Sam Brown Jr.

How acquired: Signed as undrafted free agent (Miami)

The rookie was a teammate of Matthew Golden at Houston. After catching 149 passes at the collegiate level, Brown (6-2, 200) ran the 40-yard dash in 4.44 seconds and hit 41.5″ in the vertical leap.

No. 19: QB Taylor Elgersma

How acquired: Signed as undrafted free agent (Wilfrid Laurier)

Elgersma won the equivalent of the Canadian Heisman Trophy (Hec Crighton Trophy) last season. He participated at the Senior Bowl and was signed by the Packers after a rookie minicamp tryout.

No. 21: CB Nate Hobbs

How acquired: Signed in free agency (Raiders)

The former Raider signed a four-year, $48 million deal with the Packers in free agency. A tough and physical corner, Hobbs is expected to feature in the slot while also playing snaps on the perimeter as a starter for Jeff Hafley.

No. 22: WR Matthew Golden

How acquired: First-round draft pick (Texas)

The Packers’ first first-round pick at wide receiver since 2002. Golden has elite speed and is coming off a breakout 2024 season with Texas.

No. 26: CB Micah Robinson

How acquired: Seventh-round draft pick (Tulane)

Robinson, the first of the Packers’ two seventh-round picks, will get a chance to compete with Kalen King and Kamal Hadden for a 53-man roster spot as a backup corner.

No. 28: LB Isaiah Simmons

How acquired: Signed in free agency (Giants)

The eighth overall pick in the 2020 draft arrives in Green Bay with a chance to focus on linebacker in Jeff Hafley’s system. He could be a subpackage weapon defensively and a multi-phase player on special teams.

No. 35: S Kahzir Brown

How acquired: Signed as undrafted free agent (FAU)

Big defensive back (6-1, 223) who picked off eight passes during his collegiate career.

No. 35: RB Jalen White

How acquired: Signed as undrafted free agent (Georgia Southern)

Productive collegiate running back and a legendary high school running back from Alabama.

No. 37: DB Johnathan Baldwin

How acquired: Signed as undrafted free agent (UNLV)

One of the Packers’ priority free agent signings in undrafted free agency. Can play safety or in the slot.

No. 38: CB Gregory Junior

How acquired: Signed in free agency

A sixth-round pick of the Jaguars who played in 10 regular season games for the club between the 2022 and 2023 seasons.

No. 45: DE/LB Collin Oliver

How acquired: Fifth-round draft pick (Oklahoma State)

An elite athlete who played both edge rusher and off-ball linebacker and put up big-time disruption numbers at Oklahoma State. The Packers think he can do both at the NFL level.

No. 46: CB Tyron Herring

How acquired: Signed as undrafted free agent (Delaware)

Three-time all-conference pick who played his final two collegiate seasons at Delaware, where he intercepted four passes for the Blue Hens.

No. 46: RB Amar Johnson

How acquired: Signed as undrafted free agent (SDSU)

Productive and versatile running back who made plays as a runner, receiver, blocker and returner for South Dakota State.

No. 47: CB Isaiah Dunn

How acquired: Signed futures contract in January

Played in 12 games as a rookie with the Jets in 2021 and five more with the Seahawks in 2022.

No. 48: LB Jamon Johnson

How acquired: Signed as undrafted free agent (Kentucky)

An All-American at Georgia who was consistently productive as a standout SEC linebacker.

No. 60: OL Tyler Cooper

How acquired: Signed as undrafted free agent (Minnesota)

Rookie was a 21-game starter at guard for the Golden Gophers over the last two seasons.

No. 60: DL Keith Randolph

How acquired: Signed to futures deal in January

Originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Bears in 2024. Played in 42 games at Illinois.

No. 61: OL JJ Lippe

How acquired: Signed as undrafted free agent (Northern Illinois)

A 47-game starter at the collegiate level who has experience at all five offensive line positions.

No. 64: C Trey Hill

How acquired: Signed futures contract in January

Former draft pick of the Bengals has experience at center and guard and could compete for a backup job on the interior.

No. 65: G Aaron Banks

How acquired: Signed in free agency (49ers)

The Packers’ big free-agent signing. The former second-round pick of the 49ers is a strong pass protector and has power in the run game. He’ll be the starting left guard.

No. 71: OL Anthony Belton

How acquired: Second-round draft pick (NC State)

A massive offensive lineman who played left tackle in college and has the length, power and movement ability to be a tackle/guard option for the Packers.

No. 72: OL Brant Banks

How acquired: Signed as undrafted free agent (Rice)

Rookie was a 12-game starter at right tackle in 2024 after starting 13 games at guard in 2023.

No. 73: OL John Williams

How acquired: Seventh-round draft pick (Cincinnati)

The Packers’ seventh-round pick is big, athletic and smart, and he fits the profile of a player the team has moved from left tackle in college to guard in the NFL.

No. 83: WR Savion Williams

How acquired: Third-round draft pick (TCU)

An exciting gadget weapon who played on the perimeter, in the slot, in the backfield and as a Wildcat quarterback for TCU. Some have compared him to Deebo Samuel.

No. 91: DL Warren Brinson

How acquired: Sixth-round draft pick (Georgia)

The Packers’ sixth-round pick has a big personality and the versatility to play multiple roles at defensive tackle in the 4-3 front.

No. 93: DL Nazir Stackhouse

How acquired: Signed as undrafted free agent (Georgia)

Stackhouse (6-4, 327) had a draftable grade for most evaluators but didn’t get picked. He’ll have a chance to earn a legitimate role as a nose tackle during his rookie season.

No. 99: DE Barryn Sorrell

How acquired: Fourth-round draft pick (Texas)

The Packers’ highest draft pick on defense could be a rotational edge rusher right away for Jeff Hafley.

This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Packers training camp preview: Who are the newcomers to 90-man roster in 2025?

Reporting by Zach Kruse, Packers Wire / Packers Wire

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