The Green Bay Packers’ pass rush has lacked juice through the season’s first six weeks. Devonte Wyatt, who has missed the last two games leads the team with three sacks. Keisan Nixon has the same amount of sacks (two) as Rashan Gary and Lukas Van Ness combined (two).
Before suffering a season-ending knee injury, Detroti’s Aidan Hutchinson recorded 45 pressures (via PFF). Gary, Preston Smith, Van Ness and Kingsley Enagabre have combined to record 28 pressures.
With Green Bay’s pass rush lacking punch and the 2025 NFL Draft 187 days away, let’s take a look at some edge rushers that could be on Brian Gutekunst’s radar.
Brunch Time: 11 a.m. Johnny Walker Jr, Missouri
Walker Jr is a well-rounded defensive end. He’s a solid run defender, who is stout at the point of attack and sets a firm edge. Pair that toughness against the run with his quick first step, and the Missouri edge rusher has the skill set that could make him an attractive Day 3 target as teams look to add depth up front.
Crack a beer: 2:30 p.m.: LT Overton, Alabama
The Texas A&M transfer has recorded 25 pressures in his first six games at Alabama, including a nine-pressure game last week against South Carolina game. Overton has excellent grip strength and the power to plow through blockers. He uses his long frame to help him detach from blocks and has a motor that runs hot.
Nightcap: 6:30 p.m.: Mykel Williams, Georgia
Williams has battled through an ankle injury and has played just 17 snaps the past two weeks. If Williams is able to ramp it up today, he’ll face a tough test against Texas. The Longhorns have a pair of offensive tackles, in Kelvin Banks Jr and Cameron Williams who could wind up being first round picks. At 6-5, 265 pounds, the former five-star recruit has an ideal frame. He’s strong at the point of attack against the run. With his size, quickness and strength, Williams possesses the tools to develop into a disruptive force as a pass rusher.
