The Unpacking Future Packers Countdown is a countdown of 100 prospects who the Green Bay Packers could select in the 2025 NFL draft.
The Green Bay Packers are doing a mini remodel of the cornerback room at 1265 Lombardi Avenue this offseason. They lost Eric Stokes, Corey Ballentine and Robert Rochell to free agency and Jaire Alexander's days inside that room could be numbered.
Brian Gutekunst also signed Nate Hobbs to a four-year deal. The former Las Vegas Raider can play in the slot or on the boundary and gives Jeff Hafley another versatile piece in the secondary.
The makeover of that room will continue during the 2025 NFL Draft and it would be shocking if Gutekunst didn't use a pair of picks on the position.
A potential target in the first round is Michigan cornerback Will Johnson. The Wolverine cornerback checks in at No. 16 in the Unpacking Future Packers Countdown.
A five-star recruit, Johnson recorded two tackles for loss and picked off three passes during his first season on campus. In 2023, Johnson recorded two tackles for loss and four interceptions.
This past season, Johnson missed seven games due to turf toe and a shoulder injury. In six games, he recorded two interceptions, three pass deflections and one tackle for loss.
"Johnson's greatest strength is his football instincts and IQ," Anthony Broome, a Michigan reporter for The Wolverine On3, said. "He was one of Michigan's most well-studied players and a film junky. One of his highlight plays from the Ohio State game in 2023 was jumping a route intended for Marvin Harrison Jr., which led to an interception. He was in a spot you could only be if you've watched the tape and repped it a million times. There are plays like that all over his film."
#Michigan CB Will Johnson
— Matt Bowen (@MattBowen41) March 24, 2025
6-foot-2, 194
Aggressive eyes/explosive, forward ability. Has the physical tools to align in press. Better suited to play off — with vision — given he’s more smooth than sudden. Ball skills/playmaking mentality (9 career INTs, 3 defensive TDs). pic.twitter.com/F7dns2V9Bv
Johnson is a long, physical cornerback. He's got excellent footwork to mirror receivers in coverage. He has easy change-of-direction skills and flexible hips. The former five-star recruit is a technician in coverage and smooth in his pedal.
To go along with his athleticism and technique, Johnson is an instinctive cornerback who shows a great understanding of route concepts. He trusts his eyes and his film work. Johnson quickly drives on throws in front of him. While he doesn't have track speed, Johnson is a fluid athlete and is able to slow things down due to his instincts.
#Michigan CB Will Johnson (6-2, 202)
— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid)
Big, smooth, scheme versatile corner. Closing speed and ball skills to make plays. Excellent hips to sink and redirect. pic.twitter.com/4G7Bj9dXFvSave Story Topics in this Story