Packers' Draft Need: Versatile DB Treydan Stukes

0:00On April 4th, the Green Bay Packers are staring down a massive hole in their secondary heading into the NFL draft later this month. Their defensive backfield struggled hard last season, and with no first round pick after that trade for Micah Parsons, their top shot is at number. 52 in the second round, NFL.com's Chad Reuter has them grabbing Arizona's trade-and-stukes, a versatile defender who could plug multiple gaps right away. Free agency didn't fix much for Green Bay. They added Benjamin St. Juiced for some depth, but then cut Nate Hoves just a year into his four-year deal. General manager Brian Guterkunst can't keep dodging this issue, especially with a talent drought in the back end. Fans and analysts are buzzing about how badly the Packers need this upgrade. Stoost brings real impact from his college days, wrapping up 52 tackles, a sack, four picks, and six passes defended in his final year. At 6 foot 1 and 190 pounds, he's got the size and tested elite at the combine, ranking 5th in athleticism among safeties.

1:05The big draw is Stoost's flexibility. He lines up at corner, safety, or nickel, which fits perfect for a secondary lacking depth in smarts. Over six seasons with the Wildcats, he powered up 206 tackles, seven interceptions, and 29 passes defended, making him a late riser on draft boards. Expect Guterkunst to target guys like Stoops early to rebuild that unit fast, setting the stage for a stronger defense come fall. That wraps NFL news today, brought to you with AI. I'm Cory with the story.