The Unpacking Future Packers Countdown is a countdown of 100 prospects who the Green Bay Packers could select in the 2025 NFL draft.
A strength of the 2025 NFL Draft is the defensive tackle position, which is a position the Green Bay Packers could use multiple picks on at the end of the month.
Kenny Clark is coming off the worst season of his career and is entering his 10th year in the league. His play in 2024 could just be a blip on the radar, or it could be a sign that a decline is coming. Devonte Wyatt may or may not have his fifth-year option picked up, and even if it's picked up, will the Packers go beyond that and give him a second contract? Karl Brooks has shown he can be a valuable member of the rotation.
As the Packers look to bolster the interior of their defensive line, a potential target could be Joshua Farmer. The Florida State defensive tackle checks in at No. 21 in the Unpacking Future Packers Countdown.
A four-star recruit, Farmer recorded six tackles for loss and two sacks during his sophomore season in 2022. The following season he recorded seven tackles for loss and five sacks. This past season, the Florida native recorded eight tackles for loss and four sacks.
Farmer has a powerful frame and is strong at the point of attack. While he's not going to take up a ton of space due to his mass (305 pounds) he controls his gap. With his long arms (35 inches) and physical hands, he can stack and detach with ease. With his length and strength, he can rag-doll offensive linemen. He has the lateral quickness to attack gaps and stays balanced through contact. He has a wide tackle radius and is able to lasso ball carriers to the ground.
Farmer has adequate initial quickness off the snap. If he gets under the pads of the offensive lineman, he can walk them back into the quarterback’s lap with his bull rush. Along with his powerful frame, he has some juice in his lower half and recorded 46 pressures over the past two seasons.
"He has some pass rush juice as an explosive player on the interior," Zach Blostein, a Florida State insider for Noles247, said. "I wouldn’t describe his get-off as what stands out, it’s more his power and tenacity that has him winning one-on-ones and getting into the backfield. He has adequate athleticism to make plays once he has created pressure. He may not have plus height but his length is impressive and it helps him in his ability to get after the quarterback."
Fit with the Packers
Smart money suggests that Clark will bounce back in 2025 and be more comfortable during his second year in Jeff Hafley's system.
Even if the Packers decide Wyatt is part of their long-term plans, a team can never have enough impactful players on the defensive line.
While Farmer may not be the most explosive or disruptive interior defender in this draft, he's rock steady. He's a stout run defender who has the strength to anchor against double teams. He also has some upfield juice to go along with his length to be a factor as an interior pass rusher.
"If he’s in the right situation, surrounded by some other defensive line talent, he could carve out a nice early rotational role in the NFL," Blostein, said. ...
