OTAs are almost over and there are plenty of Packers 53-man roster predictions going around. Unlike many other years, much of the roster seems set this season. A cursory look at the depth chart shows somewhere around 40 locks to make the roster between productive veterans and young players with significant potential.
Of course, a few of those 40 could end up as surprise cuts or trades, but there are likely between 10 and 15 roster spots up for grabs. Let’s take a look at some surprise candidates for those spots.
Kurt Benkert
Benkert seems like a great guy, has a fun Tiktok, and has shown some potential in the preseason.