As is the case each year, the beat writers covering the Green Bay Packers have released the team’s official roster for rookie orientation minicamp on Friday afternoon. The roster contains the team’s 11 draft picks, 14 undrafted free agent signings, ten returning players, and 16 tryout players.
The returning players are eligible because they have not yet accrued a full season of experience during their NFL careers. That group includes notable players such as Reggie Gilbert, Kofi Amichia, and DeAngelo Yancey.
Here is the full roster broken down by how the player was acquired:
Draft Picks (11)
- CB Josh Jcakson, Iowa
- LB Kendall Donnerson, Southeast Missouri State
UDFA Signings (14)
- TE Kevin Rader, Youngstown State
- OL Alex Light, Richmond
- ILB Marcus Porter, Fairmont State
Returning First-Year Players (10)
Tryout Players (16)
- RB Anthony Philyaw, Howard
- TE Marcus Bryan, UNC-WIlmington
- DL Caleb Melton, Cal Poly
- CB Tray Mitchell, Eastern Illinois