The Green Bay Packers know that this off-season will be crucial to their chances of reaching the Super Bowl. With back-to-back playoff appearances, fans are aware of this team’s talent. It’s clear, however, that the team needs to add a few more quality players if it wants to compete for a Super Bowl.
The pass rush figures to be a point of emphasis this off-season, and that could be addressed in a massive way.
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Dec 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur looks on during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Dec 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur looks on during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
A total of eight picks will be available in the Packers’ draft in April. Ole Miss EDGE/OLB Princely Umanmielen may very well be one of their targets with these selections:
Ole Miss EDGE/OLB Princely Umanmielen shared with us onSEC Network that the Falcons, Panthers, Buccaneers and Packers are the teams that have shown the most interest in him throughout the pre-draft process.
Umanmielen could provide the Packers with another force off the edge. Standing at 6-foot-4 and 264 pounds, he has a great frame.
According to Richard Louis of FanSided:
Umanmielen also has good play recognition skills as a run defender as well. In 57 collegiate games, he finished with 136 total tackles, 40 TFLs, and 25.5 sacks. This past season at Ole Miss, the Nigeria native posted a career-high 10.5 sacks. He also posted a career-high 91.1 overall grade per PFF.
Dane Brugler of the Athletic has him as the 75th overall prospect on his big board. Meanwhile, nflmockdraftdatabase.com puts him at 59th overall.
The Packers own picks 54 and 87 in rounds 2 & 3, making him an ideal choice in the second round. By the time they are on the clock in Round 3, he could be off the board.
Here is a look at Umanmeilen’s college stats:
Nov 9, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive lineman Princely Umanmielen (1) waits for the snap during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesPackers
Nov 9, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive lineman Princely Umanmielen (1) waits for the snap during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Dec 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A Green Bay Packers helmet sits ready before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Dec 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A Green Bay Packers helmet sits ready before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
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