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Green Bay Packers: Projecting the roster ahead of training camp

By Jacob Schyvinck

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 20: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers throws a pass during the first half against the Oakland Raiders in the game at Lambeau Field on October 20, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 20: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers throws a pass during the first half against the Oakland Raiders in the game at Lambeau Field on October 20, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TX – OCTOBER 6: Jaire Alexander #23 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after a big play during a game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on October 6, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. The Packers defeated the Cowboys 34-24. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX – OCTOBER 6: Jaire Alexander #23 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after a big play during a game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on October 6, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. The Packers defeated the Cowboys 34-24. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

Defensive Backs: 9 (53/53)

Jaire Alexander

Adrian Amos

Darnell Savage

Kevin King

Chandon Sullivan

Raven Greene

Ka’Dar Hollman

Stanford Samuels II

Josh Jackson

In the final position group, we see the Green Bay Packers take nine defensive backs for the final roster. This group has seen marked improvement in the last few seasons. Jaire Alexander has been very good in his first couple of seasons, and could rise to a star in the league in 2020. Adrian Amos has been an important signing for the Packers, especially with his versatility and dominance in the box.

Kevin King has had a roller coaster of a career so far, but he’s held his own heading into a contract year. It’s going to be fun to watch Darnell Savage in year two, as his processing speed got better as the season went on.

Now let’s look beyond the starters. Chandon Sullivan looked real comfortable at the nickel spot in 2019, and he will get the opportunity to secure that spot. Raven Greene has played good football in the box in Pettine’s scheme, and he will get the nod.

It’s a big year for Josh Jackson, who hasn’t found it in Pettine’s defense. It’s hard to tell if corner or safety is his better spot, and he could be moved in training camp if things don’t get better. Ka’Dar Hollman has the speed and ball skills to get a chance on the roster.

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It came down to seventh-round pick Vernon Scott or UDFA Stanford Samuels II. Samuels gets the nod with his size and ability to press at the line, while Scott gets lost in the safety group.

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