Packernet Podcast: Green Bay Packers

Carson Schlesinger changed the game for off-ball linebackers, and now the 2025 NFL Draft class is loaded with prospects ready to benefit. In this deep-dive episode, we break down the top nine linebacker prospects heading into draft weekend, complete with PFF grades, pro comparisons, injury histories, and scheme fits. Arvell Reese's case as the number two overall pick and whether his 22.5% pressure rate makes him the next Micah Parsons Jacob Rodriguez's insane journey from quarterback to Butkus Award winner, posting a 93 PFF grade at Texas Tech Sonny Styles' safety-to-linebacker conversion at Ohio State and why his 89 PFF grade breakout has him in the top 15 conversation The coverage concerns plaguing nearly every prospect in this class and what it means for their NFL roles — from CJ Allen's cerebral approach to Josiah Trotter's thumper style and the Trotter family linebacker legacy Tomorrow we dive into cornerbacks, which should be especially fun for Packers fans, followed by safeties to close out