The kicker, obviously if he wins the spot. Other than that, McClellan because it seems like we will have to play him significantly, whether or not he starts (which seems likely too). Cisse probably will be the best bet to beat out competition to start, as opposed to out of necessity.

Hopefully Smack wins the job and I think Cisse has a chance to get heavily involved but I wouldn't expect a whole lot from the others just yet. DL is hard place for a rookie to come in on. In college there is a guy you can exploit who simply can't handle your strength, in the NFL everyone is strong and your raw ability won't win out as often. It can be a shock for a rookie the first time they get in the trenches and find out how strong everyone is.

Jager Burton is a nasty guy I would like to see challenge for playing time. I don't think those IL jobs are set in stone as much as the author states.

I think Smack, Cisse and hopefully DDS will have an early impact. Smack if he wins the Kickers job which I expect that he will. Cisse should beat out Valentine at least for a starting CB role. I think that with Parsons out early in the season and LVN probably not showing much more than he has over the last three seasons, DDS will get more snaps earlier than most rookie pass rushers for the Packers. McClellan will probably get into the DL rotation but how much is still too early to tell, Jackson may make an early impact on STs. Thanks, Since '61

Let's say that Gute wants to go with Smack as the kicker and tries to trade McManus. I read the Lions and Vikings might be looking for a kicker. Should he trade to one of them for a 7th rounder if no other team wants to trade or just cut him and hopefully a team outside the division gets him?

"It is unreasonable to expect rookies to come in and make a massive impact on a team, especially one that already has quality across a contender-level roster and without a 1st round prospect."

And yet, here we are after being in win-now mode for a few seasons and having a roster that has been yearly lauded as true SB contenders, and now writing about, and thus expecting the unreasonable. So much for the 'contender-level' roster.

"But it does happen, and even if none of Green Bay’s rookies burst onto the scene in year one, they can still contribute."

Two paragraphs, two directions of expectation from the rookies. Which is it, 'impact or contribute,' because there is an expanse between the two? Which is of greater need? It should be the latter, but deep inside it's the former; this team needs an impact player from the draft class. Isn't that lacking the flaw, or most of it? Why can this team only talk and not perform the walk? Our draft classes take too long to contribute in high grade, much less make an impact quickly.

Maybe this draft class will perform the unreasonable, or perhaps we'll be looking at another year, waiting for 'hope' or 'unreasonable' to actually pay off.

I would put Trey Smack ahead of Brandon Cisse, and I would put DDS ahead of Jager Burton. DDS will at least be in the OLB rotation. Burton will not play unless he starts or injuries give him an opportunity, and he probably won't be the first OL off the bench. More likely, he will be third or fourth off the bench. I would love to see him do better than that, though. From what I've heard, he has some swagger.

According to AI - roughly 50% of drafted NFL rookies start at least one game in their first season - with around 150 rookies starting annually - averaging four or five per team. So it is not unreasonable to expect that any or all of Cisse, McClelland, DDS, Burton and Jackson will get playing time this season - with varying levels of impact. Especially Smack - as I think that the Kicker's job is his to lose.

The order of the list looks pretty good, with Cisse being the slam dunk. I love hearing that he's a film junkie: that kind of preparation and love of the game always pays dividends.

McClellan is the most rookie I'm most curious about because I'm really not quite sure what to expect. DLs aren't usually an instant gratification kind of pick, but I'm sure he'll get opportunities to show his versatility, especially when the inevitable injuries come to pass. Right now you want him to show he's one of our top options in the middle.

DDS: You can start him right away on special teams, and hopefully you can use him as a specialist on third-and-long. While good at setting the edge, his eager beaver style can lead to lanes being left open and missed tackles. Nonetheless, I think fans will be intensely interested in seeing what we've got here in preseason.

Burton: If he's the first man off the bench, then that would be a major relief considering our other options, and I would say the Packers did a fine job with the selection.

Most of our draft classes haven't seen rookies play much at all, at least 1/2 of the draft class anyway. This class is different and the timing is way different.

Our CB room has been very weak, so Cisse could actually start early. That's one who will play.

We need help on the interior DL. Hargrave will play alot. Wyatt is coming back from injury. Who else should play more than McClellan? That's 2 rookies playing.

Same as above with the CB room, Parson's out for the start of the year, Gary and Enegbare gone. What current roster Edges are clearly better than DDS? NONE!! DDS will play alot of snaps and if LVN plods along as he has for 3 years, DDS will be starting. That's 3 rookies playing.

Burton could very well be a better OC than Rhyan right now. He also has a ton of experience at both OG positions. Banks sucked last year and Belton also struggled last year. I like Belton alot, I had him in all my mocks last year. He was a LT in college I believe and could be a backup there or play if Morgan isn't strong. Either way Burton could play, maybe not alot but he is ready.

Smack is a no brainer, he will be the starting kicker in 2026. That's 4 rookies playing.

Jackson is a wildcard. He has a ton of potential and talent. He will play special teams for sure, maybe a starter in 2 years. Either way, just the special teams snaps means he will play alot.

All 6!!!!!!

“Early impact.”

I think every single one of our newly drafted players will make an early impact on the success of this team. Easily.

Cisse was a steal, as was DDS. I can’t help but think that Gannon wanted McClellan badly, and it seems all three have legit possibilities of starting Week 1, along with Burton at C and Smack at K.

Dani Dennis-Sutton has just about every move in the tool chest. He simply needs coaching on his pass rush plan, and he’s going to be getting one hell of an immersion in GB with Parsons as an active mentor. Gannon stating today in his presser that getting the ball back to the O was job #1 pairs well with DDS getting early impact opportunities because of his uncanny knack for creating TOs.

Like others here, I’m not sold on there being a set OL in GB, and I could see Burton winning out against Rhyan.

Domani? This one fascinates me. If relegated to STs, he could positively impact those units. Needs work on tightening up his angles. Yet, who is to say he can’t win an outside CB position? Jackson needs both coaching and opportunity, and it’s looking like Gannon will be providing that.

Seems there’s a ton of open territory to be won with last season’s performances of Banks, Rhyan, Nixon & Valentine. Nothing against Rhyan, because he did an admirable job sliding in at C and making all the calls. Just wondering where the mauler aspect of his game went?

Burton has a real shot at winning starting C outright. 0 sacks, 0 Pressures last year

The proving is about to begin soon. Should be fun to see them all learn their roles and development in fulfillment of those roles. Gannon’s going to be playing to his players’ strengths. That’s kind of a game changer. No square pegs in round holes.

Smack is better than Mc Miss

Jager burton is all pro 2nd year

Burton will start day one

Mcmiss body language sucks and Bears game embarrassing ..no reason to loose that

Or the nfl is fixed more than I thought