Packers News: Nate Hobbs’ Behavior After First Padded Practice Catches Attention

   

It did not take long for Green Bay Packers defensive back Nate Hobbs to grab people’s attention while proving himself to his new team. 

Green Bay’s training camp is barely just a week old, but Hobbs has already become among the top newsmakers for Green Bay, thanks in large part to his no-nonsense approach and style of play on the field, practice or not.

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Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) is tackled by Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Hobbs, who’s turned heads with his aggressiveness at training camp, was recently spotted braving the heat after a recent practice, making his way to the locker room without a shirt and shoes on while walking on hot pavement.

As observed by Packerfan Total Access- Clayton:

“Nate Hobbs is a madman. Bro went into day 1 of pads flipped the tables, took an ass chewin,  picked off the the next pass thrown towards him then walked barefooted on 100 degree concrete back to the lockerrom after practice. Every team needs a guy like this. Bring on week 1 

 

Granted that he’s not exactly walking barefoot, it was still quite a sight, something that implies how seriously Hobbs is approaching his work and preparation for his first season with the Packers.

The 26-year-old Hobbs played for the Las Vegas Raiders in his first four years in the NFL before signing a four-year contract worth $48 million with Green Bay, which is expecting him to play a big role in the team’s secondary that just parted ways with Jaire Alexander in the offseason.

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Green Bay Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur watches practice during the sixth day of training camp on July 29, 2025, at Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon, Wis.