Packers News: 1 Of 5 Teams Linked To Young Superstar (Report)

Oct 20, 2019; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur during the game against the Oakland Raiders at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

The Green Bay Packers are going into the 2025 off-season ready to take that next step. Making the playoffs in back-to-back seasons is no small feat, especially after trading away four-time NFL MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

However, there could be help on the way on the other side of the ball.

Packers: 1 Of 5 Teams Linked To Young Superstar (Report)

Oct 23, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur looks on against the Washington Commanders during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images

In Week 1, the Green Bay Packers lost to the Philadelphia Eagles with both Jaire Alexander and Eric Stokes playing almost every snap at cornerback:

The chances of neither of these players returning in 2025 are good:

At Pro Football Network, the Packers selected Notre Dame cornerback Benjamin Morrison with the 23rd overall pick.

“Morrison is a polished cornerback with fluid movement, physicality, and sharp instincts,” Ben Rolfe wrote. “He missed the majority of the 2024 season, so his medicals will be a concern, but the upside in his profile was a potential top-10 pick.

He comes with less risk than (East Carolina’s Shavon) Revel in terms of his medicals, but that could be a stumbling block to him being a first-round pick.”

Notre Dame corner back Benjamin Morrison (20) walks with his team during warm ups before a NCAA college football game between Notre Dame and Northern Illinois at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in South Bend. © Michael Clubb / USA TODAY NETWORK Packers — Notre Dame corner back Benjamin Morrison (20) walks with his team during warm ups before a NCAA college football game between Notre Dame and Northern Illinois at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in South Bend. © Michael Clubb / USA TODAY NETWORK

After intercepting six passes as a freshman, Morrison appeared destined for the first round. Three more followed in 2023. In 2024, he played in only six games due to a hip injury that required surgery. Regardless, he could be a diamond in the rough if the Packers decide to take a chance on him.

Here is a look at Morrison’s career stats:

						Touchdowns								Kicking
Season	Team	Conf	Class	Pos	G	Rush	Rec	PRTD	KRTD	FRTD	IntTD	OthTD	TD	XPM	XPA	FGM	FGA	2PM	Sfty	Pts	Pts/G	Awards
2022*	Notre Dame	Ind	FR	CB	13	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.5
2023*	Notre Dame	Ind	SO	CB	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0
2024*	Notre Dame	Ind	SR	CB	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0
Career					31	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.2

Aug 18, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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Packers News: 1 Of 5 Teams Linked To Young Superstar (Report)

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