15 special teams standouts the Packers could target on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL draft
The Green Bay Packers have waved goodbye to some core special team players this offseason. Eric Wilson, Corey Ballentine and Robert Rochell combined to log 667 snaps on special teams last season and accounted for 11 tackles on special teams.
The Packers could replace those snaps by targeting players with extensive special teams experience on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Let's dive in and look at 15 players who could be hired guns for Rich Bisaccia and Day 3 targets for the Packers as they look to replace Wilson, Ballentine and Rochell.
Carson Bruener, LB, Washington
Bruener logged 611 snaps on special teams and recorded 19 tackles during his time at Washington. With his motor, grit and athleticism, Bruener would provide an immediate impact on special teams and provide quality depth at linebacker.
Jack Kiser, LB, Notre Dame
Kiser is a psycho and is wired right to be a special-teams demon. During his time in South Bend, Kiser logged 975 snaps on special teams and recorded 14 tackles. He's a player who just loves to compete and he'd help improve Green Bay's special teams.
Cody Simon, LB, Ohio State
Simon was the heartbeat of a talented Buckeye defense this past season. He could quickly become the heartbeat of an NFL team's special teams unit. During his time with the Buckeyes, he logged 586 snaps on special teams and recorded nine tackles.
Jackson Woodard, LB, UNLV
The Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year finished his collegiate career with 634 snaps on special teams and recorded 12 tackles. The Arkansas transfer recorded 135 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, four interceptions and broke up 12 passes.
Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson
The Clemson linebacker logged 508 snaps on special teams and recorded five tackles. With his speed and willingness to attack downhill, Carter could provide an immediate impact on special teams.
Demetrius Knight Jr, LB, South Carolina
Knight logged 675 snaps during his collegiate career and recorded nine tackles. He's a heat-seaking missle and enjoys exploding downhill in run support. He'd bring instant impact to Green Bay's special teams.
Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma
Stutsman wants to knock ball carriers into tomorrow. He has the right mindset to become a hired gun on special teams. The Sooner linebacker logged 400 snaps on special teams and recorded six tackles.
Eugene Asante, LB, Auburn
The North Carolina transfer logged 697 snaps on special teams and recorded 12 tackles. Asante is an explosive mover and clocked a 4.48 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Aaron Smith, LB, South Carolina State
During his time at South Carolina State, Smith logged 504 snaps on special teams and recorded 11 tackles. Smith has a quick trigger against the run and with his size and speed, Smith could carve out a career as a core special teamer.
Francisco Mauigoa, LB, Miami
The Hurricane linebacker and Washington State transfer logged 473 snaps on special teams and recorded 11 tackles. Mauigoa is a powerful linebacker with the right amount of tenacity to be a special-teams demon.
Greg Penn III, LB, LSU
During his time on the Bayou, Penn logged 497 snaps on special teams and recorded three tackles. The LSU linebacker is a downhill thumper and with his toughness and experience he could provide a shot in the arm for Green Bay's special teams unit.
Jaylin Smith, DB, USC
Smith offers position versatilty in the secondary and logged 453 snaps on special teams and recorded seven tackles. With his versatility in the secondary and experience on special teams, Smith could be a late Day 3 target for the Packers.
Shaun Dolac, LB, Buffalo
Dolac has a motor that runs hot and was one of the best linebackers in college football this past season. During his time at Buffalo, he logged 541 snaps on special teams and recorded 11 tackles.
Steven Arrell, CB, South Dakota State University
A Minnesota native, Arrell logged 637 snaps on special teams and recorded eight tackles. This past season he recorded two interceptions and four pass deflections for the Jackrabbits.
Dalys Beanum, CB, South Dakota State University
During his time in Brookings, Beanum logged 602 snaps on special teams and recorded four tackles. He also has punt return experience and returned one punt for a touchdown. Beanum finished his career with 12 interceptions and 34 pass deflections.
This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: 2025 NFL draft: 15 special teams standouts Packers could target
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