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The Green Bay Packers will carry an undrafted rookie free agent onto the initial 53-man roster for the 21st consecutive season. After former Georgia defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse made the roster, the Packers’ streak of continuing to invest in keeping and developing one of their undrafted rookies continues.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / August 26

Packers’ 21-Year Undrafted Streak Continues

The big man kept the big streak going. For the 21st consecutive year, the Green Bay Packers have had at least one undrafted free agent make the roster.

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Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / August 26

Rookie the NFL forgot to draft makes the most of his chance and proves worthy of a spot on the Packers 53-man roster

It was surprising that nose tackle Nazir Stackhouse hadn't been drafted. Dane Brugler, from The Athletic, and NFL.com's Lance Zierlein graded the Georgia defender as a 5th/6th-round prospect.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 26

Five UDFAs to watch as teams finalize initial 53-man rosters

Five UDFAs to watch as NFL teams finalize initial 53-man rosters

Across the NFL, teams whittled their rosters down to 53 players on Tuesday. As always, there were plenty of surprises, including among undrafted free agents. With initial rosters set, here are five 2025 undrafted free agents to keep an eye on this season.

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Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / August 25

Green Bay Packers: Undrafted Rookie D-Lineman Awaits Roster Decision Confident in Preseason Efforts

By Tuesday at 3 PM CT, the Green Bay Packers‘ initial 53-man roster will be in place. Until the deadline, players on the cusp await agonizing final cuts, including rookie defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / August 25

Packers’ Undrafted Rookie Breaks Silence on Stress of Final Roster Cuts

All there is to do now for Packers players on the bubble, and bubble players across the NFL, is wait. The preseason is over, the performances have been put on film, but the final decisions over who makes up the 53 man rosters for the Packers and 31 other teams will be debated by coaches and executives until just before Tuesday’s 4 p.m.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / August 15

Nobody’s Prouder of Packers Rookie Nazir Stackhouse Than His Mom

On Saturday night, Nazir Stackhouse sat at his locker at Lambeau Field in full uniform. Following his first professional game, the Green Bay Packers rookie defensive tackle was FaceTiming with his No.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / August 4

Brinson, Stackhouse Bring ‘Love-Hate Relationship’ from Georgia to Packers

For five seasons, Warren Brinson and Nazir Stackhouse frequently lined up next to each other on Georgia’s powerful defensive lines. Their “love-hate relationship” has migrated about 1,000 miles north to Green Bay, where both players are rookies on the Green Bay Packers’ defensive line.

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As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Packers Rookie Opens Up About Rare Condition: 'It's a Challenge'

Green Bay Packers rookie defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse on Sunday opened up about a rare condition which he says has presented a major challenge throughout his football career.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / August 3

Green Bay Packers might have solved 1 issue at camp with unique player

The Green Bay Packers have a chance to keep a 20-year streak going and improve the defense at the same time. The Packers entered training camp with questions on the defensive line.

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Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / August 1

Packers’ Unheralded Rookie Surging Up Depth Chart, Pushing for First-Team Reps

As the Packers look for answers to an underwhelming and underachieving pass rush, an unheralded rookie might be about to carve out a role for himself.

Green Bay Packers News / Acme Packing Co / August 1

Packers Training Camp Practice News and Notes, 8/1: Nazir Stackhouse hype builds

The undrafted rookie defensive tackle from Georgia is already getting snaps with the first-team defense. Tomorrow is Family Night, the Green Bay Packers’ practice at Lambeau Field, so the team took it a little light on Friday.

NFL News / Georgia Bulldogs on SI / July 28

Georgia's Nazir Stackhouse Named Most Likely UDFA to Make Green Bay Packers Roster

Former Georgia defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse has been named the UDFA most likely to make the Packers' roster. The Georgia Bulldogs had yet another strong draft class this offseason as they had a total of 13 players selected within the seven rounds.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / July 28

Packers’ Nazir Stackhouse Hopes to Inspire Others With Narcolepsy

In late November, Georgia beat Georgia Tech in a heart-stopping, eight-overtime classic. In one of the most exciting games of the entire college football season, Georgia’s fifth-year defensive tackle, Nazir Stackhouse, fell asleep.

NFL News / WI Sports Heroics / June 2

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Packers to Sign 2-Time Champion Award Winner After NFL Draft: Report

The Georgia Bulldogs had the second-most draft picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. Yet, there were still highly-regarded former Bulldogs waiting to sign in undrafted free agency.

College Football News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 26

Packers Signing UDFA Georgia DT Nazir Stackhouse

Per Matt Zenitz, the Packers are signing former Georgia DT Nazir Stackhouse to a deal after he went undrafted. Stackhouse, 23, began his college career with Georgia in 2020 and won two National Championships with the team.

College Football News / Dawgs By Nature / April 22

NFL Draft Profile: DT Nazir Stackhouse, Georgia

Browns may be willing to take a flyer on a stout run stopper late in the draft. The Cleveland Browns may boast the game’s best defensive end in Myles Garrett, but when it comes to the defensive tackle position, the situation is less impressive.

Georgia Bulldogs News / The 33rd Team / April 2

Nazir Stackhouse 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Georgia Bulldogs DT

Height: 6036 (verified) Weight: 327lbs (verified) Year: Redshirt Senior Pro Comparison: Davon Godchaux Georgia Bulldogs defensive tackle Nazir Stackhouse projects as a run-defending A-gap defender at the NFL level.

Patriots Met With Massive Georgia DT

Teams don’t often focus too hard on potential day-three prospects in the NFL Draft. There is a key reason why the New England Patriots are elevating a prospect like Georgia Bulldogs defensive tackle Nazir Stackhouse.

Georgia Bulldogs News / Georgia Bulldogs on SI / March 4

NFL Draft Profile- Georgia Defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse

A deep dive into the NFL draft profile of Georgia defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse. Nazir Stackhouse, the 6’3”, 320-pound defensive lineman for the University of Georgia Bulldogs, has quickly made a name for himself as one of the most dynamic and productive interior players in college football.