Packers sign former Michigan corner Gemon Green

Green was mostly an outside cornerback for the Wolverines, but he transitioned to a hybrid slot role for the New York Giants in 2023.

On Wednesday, the Green Bay Packers announced the signing of cornerback Gemon Green, who was an off-and-on starter for the Michigan Wolverines from 2020 to 2022. With Michigan, he mostly spent his time playing outside cornerback, as he recorded 1,109 snaps as a true corner versus just 95 snaps in the slot. The Texas prep was able to record 68 total tackles, one interception and 13 pass deflections during his college career.

During the pre-draft process in 2023, Green was not invited to the combine, but measured in at 6’1” and 183 pounds at Michigan’s pro day. There, he ran a 4.53-second 40-yard dash, a 37.5” vertical jump, a shuttle time of 4.51 seconds and a three-cone of 7.13 seconds, per NFL Draft Scout.

After the draft, Green signed as an undrafted free agent with the New York Giants, where he was able to hang onto a practice squad spot for about 24 hours during the cutdown period. Since August, Green has been out of work, leading to his opportunity with the Packers.

In his preseason time with the Giants, Green split time between outside cornerback (34 snaps) and slot corner (26 snaps). He also contributed to New York’s kick-off team and played snaps as a gunner on the punt team.

With Jaire Alexander, Eric Stokes, Keisean Nixon, Carrington Valentine, Corey Ballentine and Robert Rochell returning at the cornerback position, Green was likely brought in to fight for a practice squad opportunity — as it will be tough for him to make the 53-man cut. Mind you, this is before this month’s draft, which could see the team add another cornerback.