The Green Bay Packers will need to address the cornerback position this offseason. Eric Stokes is set to become a free agent, and two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander has mentioned he’s unsure whether he will return to Green Bay next season.
Although Carrington Valentine and Keisean Nixon performed decently in 2024, it’s clear the Packers need more depth at the position.
It seems the Packers are exploring all options to find that depth.
The Green Bay Packers Have Spoken to Gio Nowotarski from Concordia University Wisconsin
As reported by Easton Butler of Packer Report, the Packers had a conversation with Gio Nowotarski, a cornerback from Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW). Nowotarski also had a formal meeting with the Detroit Lions and spoke with the Baltimore Ravens.
According to CUW’s website, Nowotarski recorded 42 tackles, three interceptions, and a forced fumble recovery in nine games this season.
Standing at 6-foot-3 and weighing 180 pounds, Nowotarski hails from Reading, Pennsylvania.
While it’s uncommon for Division III players to make it to the NFL, it’s worth mentioning the success of Quinn Meinerz, a former player from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, who was named First Team All-Pro in his fourth season with the Denver Broncos.
This doesn’t necessarily mean that Nowotarski will be a star in the NFL or even get drafted this year. However, Meinerz’s success shows that the Packers, along with other NFL teams, are smart to look into talented players from Division III schools.
