Green Bay Packers announce eight undrafted rookie free agent additions
The Green Bay Packers announced eight undrafted rookie free agent additions on Tuesday following the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Packers found some wins in their class of undrafted rookie free agents last year and could do so again in 2024. In 2023, undrafted wide receiver Malik Heath and tight end Ben Sims both contributed on offense in Year 1.
After drafting 11 players over the weekend, the team went on to add eight more rookies to the roster. Among the group are two offensive linemen, a running back, a tight end and multiple defenders. They’ll hit the field for rookie minicamp next week.
Jarveon Howard, RB, Alcorn State – Howard, 5-foot-10, 190 pounds, began his career at Syracuse before transferring to Alcorn State. The first-team All-SWAC player tallied 2,048 yards and 19 touchdowns on 403 carries (5.1 avg.), with 37 receptions, 225 yards and another score over 22 games.
Donovan Jennings, OL, South Florida – A member of the 2018 signing class, Donovan Jennings managed to set the record for USF in career games played with 55. He ended up making 45 starts, primarily at left tackle.
Trente Jones, OL, Michigan – Jones started 16 games for the Michigan Wolverines at right tackle. He was part of an offensive line that guided the team to the CFP title.
Messiah Swinson, TE, Arizona State – Swinson started his career at Missouri before transferring to ASU. While with the Sun Devils, he racked up 21 receptions for 233 yards (11.1 avg.) and two touchdowns in 24 games played over two seasons.
Defensive Signings
The Packers also made three additions to the defense and one for special teams after the buzzer on Saturday.
Peter Bowden, LS, Wisconsin – A five-year player for the Badgers, Bowden started every game as long-snapper for Wisconsin in 2022 and 2023.
James Ester, DL, Northern Illinois – While at Northern Illinois, Ester earned the team captaincy four times. He played in 49 games with 43 starts. He tallied 121 tackles (50 solo), 20 tackles for a loss, nine sacks, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and an interception.
Rodney Mathews, DL, Ohio – After starting his career at Hutchinson C.C., Mathews played in 41 games for Ohio from 2020-23. He tallied 71 tackles (28 solo), 14.5 tackles for a loss, three sacks, two passes defensed, an interception, and a forced fumble during his time with the Bobcats.
Ralen Goforth, LB, Washington – A transfer from USC, Goforth played in 15 games for the University of Washington on their way to the CFP championship game. He notched 37 tackles (20 solo), four tackles for a loss, two passes defensed and a fumble recovery in 2023.
Packers 2024 NFL Draft picks
| 1(25) | Jordan Morgan | OT | Arizona |
| 2(13) | Edgerrin Cooper | LB | Texas A&M |
| 2(26) | Javon Bullard | S | Georgia |
| 3(25) | MarShawn Lloyd | RB | USC |
| 3(28) | Ty’Ron Hopper | LB | Missouri |
| 4(11) | Evan Williams | S | Oregon |
| 5(28) | Jacob Monk | C | Duke |
| 5(34) | Kitan Oladapo | S | Oregon State |
| 6(26) | Travis Glover | OT | Georgia State |
| 7(25) | Michael Pratt | QB | Tulane |
| 7(35) | Kalen King | CB | Penn State |