The Green Bay Packers have had some great linebackers in their storied history. Rashan Gary could be next on that list.

Recently, the Packers have seen players like Clay Matthews and A.J. Hawk walk through their doors and become staples of their defense. Rashan Gary could be the next great linebacker for the Green Bay Packers.

How Good Can Green Bay Packers OLB Rashan Gary Be?

Comparing Gary's Greatness to Clay Matthews'

Rashan Gary has already shown the impact he can have on the team. He was arguably the best player on the defense before he tore his ACL in 2022. He was on pace to set career highs in sacks, tackles, and tackles for a loss. Unfortunately, his injury prevented him from doing so, but he has been tirelessly working to make his return to football.

Clay Matthews is probably the best linebacker the Packers have had in recent memory. He is the Green Bay Packers all-time sacks leader, a two-time All-Pro, and a six-time Pro-Bowl selection. Ironically, Rashan Gary is wearing Matthews' iconic number 52. Through 10 ten seasons as a Packer, Matthews put up great numbers:

  • 143 games (15 playoffs)
  • 83.5 sacks (11.0 playoffs)
  • 482 tackles
  • 121 tackles for a loss
  • 189 quarterback hits
  • 15 forced fumbles (4 playoffs)
  • 6 interceptions
  • 41 passes defended
  • 3 touchdowns
  • 2 All-Pro selections
  • 6 Pro-Bowl selections
  • 1 Super Bowl

Through four seasons, one of which was cut short by injury, Gary has 22.5 sacks, 135 tackles, three forced fumbles and has played 56 games. Rashan Gary became a starter in 2021 and was a major part of the Packers' defense. If he stays with the Packers for as long as Matthews did, then it is not unrealistic to see his numbers stacking up with the man who wore 52 before him.

Comparing Rashan Gary's Impact to A.J. Hawk's

Unlike Matthews, A.J. Hawk was an inside linebacker. However, Hawk is still an example of another great linebacker to wear the green and gold in recent memory. Like Matthews, he was a major part of the Super Bowl defense in 2010. Hawk played nine seasons and 142 games as a Packer. During that time, he also put up great numbers:

  • 9 interceptions
  • 922 tackles
  • 55 tackles for a loss
  • 19.0 sacks
  • 4 forced fumbles
  • 1 Super Bowl

Hawk is the all-time tackles leader for the Green Bay Packers. It will be nearly impossible for Rashan Gary to reach that mark at his position. Still, when measuring him against Hawk, it will be important to look at impact. Hawk was a consistent force on the defense, and Gary has the ability to be the same.

Rashan Gary Booking Agent Contact Information

Call Mayfield Sports Marketing (MSM) at 262-366-8188 to schedule Rashan Gary for your corporate appearance or product promotion. As a result, MSM will work on your behalf to get you the best price for your desired event, autograph session or social media campaign with Gary.

MSM has certainly earned a reputation of being the one to call for booking top athletes for events and shows. To learn more about Rashan Gary's appearance cost and booking fee, please call us today.

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Mayfield Sports Marketing is not affiliated with the Green Bay Packers or any other professional sports organization. Mayfield Sports Marketing (MSM) therefore acts as an athlete broker for corporate functions, private events, and speaking engagements. MSM doesn't claim or represent itself as any player’s agent, speakers bureau, manager, publicist, assistant, PR firm, or management company. MSM is a marketing and booking agency representing organizations seeking to hire speakers, athletes, celebrities, and entertainment for corporate events, endorsements, athlete appearances, spokesperson campaigns, and speaking events.

Keisean Nixon was a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing season for the Green Bay Packers. Nixon was a contributor in more than one way for the team in 2022, but he shined as a kick returner. He was named a First Team All-Pro despite not taking over the role until November after the release of Amari Rodgers.

Keisean Nixon To Be the Green Bay Packers Swiss Army Knife

Keisean Nixon Makes Instant Impact in 2022

Nixon signed as an undrafted free agent with the Raiders in 2019 after playing college football at the University of South Carolina. After being primarily a special teams player with the Raiders, he built a familiarity with Rich Bissacia. While he was a member of the Raiders, he only logged six attempts as a kick returner.

The Green Bay Packers struggled greatly in the return game until Keisean Nixon came along. He led the league in kick return yards with 1,009 kick return yards on 32 attempts.

Not only did Nixon provide exceptional return skills, but he also showcased his ability on defense. He started four games on defense and even recorded an interception. He primarily played the nickel position on the defensive side of the ball and played a big role in the defensive turnaround in the final weeks of the season.

Nixon To Be Featured On Special Teams, Defense & Offense?

Nixon will surely begin the 2023 season as the team's primary kick returner. The team has tried different players as punt returners, but it is not out of the question for Nixon to handle punts and kickoffs. He had 11 attempts as a punt returner. He will look to make the All-Pro team for the second consecutive season as a returner.

Keisean Nixon is also set up for a bigger role on defense in 2o23. He is the team's starting nickel corner and has seen first-team reps all offseason. Nixon's athleticism allows him to keep up with quick and fast slot receivers, while Jaire Alexander and Rasul Douglas can excel as outside corners.

The most surprising part of Nixon's 2023 season may be his potential on offense. Matt LaFleur discussed getting Nixon the ball on offense back in March, but he was seen catching passes with the group when the team began practices.

"Kei’, he’s a dynamic player,” LaFleur said via Packers.com. “I was joking with him, I said, ‘Hey, you never know, there might be some opportunities offensively.’ And I know he was fired up to hear that. For us, it truly is. If he can handle it, I’ve got no problem putting him in there in some situations on offense. But got to make sure that we take care of that nickel spot first and foremost and continue to progress as a returner.”

Keisean Nixon Booking Agent Contact Information

Call Mayfield Sports Marketing (MSM) at 262-366-8188 to schedule Keisean Nixon for your corporate appearance or product promotion. As a result, MSM will work on your behalf to get you the best price for your desired event, autograph session or social media campaign with Enagbare.

MSM has certainly earned a reputation of being the one to call for booking top athletes for events and shows. To learn more about Keisean Nixon's appearance cost and booking fee, please call us today.

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Mayfield Sports Marketing is not affiliated with the Green Bay Packers or any other professional sports organization. Mayfield Sports Marketing (MSM) therefore acts as an athlete broker for corporate functions, private events, and speaking engagements. MSM doesn't claim or represent itself as any player’s agent, speakers bureau, manager, publicist, assistant, PR firm, or management company. MSM is a marketing and booking agency representing organizations seeking to hire speakers, athletes, celebrities, and entertainment for corporate events, endorsements, athlete appearances, spokesperson campaigns, and speaking events.

New York Jets Wide Receiver Allen Lazard has had a decorated football career thus far. He was a standout high school player at Urbandale High School in Urbandale, Iowa. He still holds the school records for receptions (105), receiving yards (2,349), touchdowns (34), and interceptions (14).

For his achievements, he was named USA Today's All-American, Des Moines Register Offensive Player of the Year in 2013, Defensive Player of the Year in 2012, and a three-time All-State Selection. A four-star recruit out of Urbandale. Lazard continued his football career at Iowa State.

With his talent, Lazard helped reshape the Iowa State program. Now that he's enjoyed a successful NFL career, is he the best current player from the Iowa State Cyclones?

Where Allen Lazard Ranks Among Active Iowa State NFL Players

8) AJ Klein (LB)

A Wisconsin native, AJ Klein played for the Cyclones from 2009-2012, and he was one of the best defensive players in Iowa State history. In 2011, he won Big 12 Co-Defensive Player of the Year and First-Team All-Big 12 after he led Iowa State with 116 tackles and 7.5 tackles for loss.

During his senior season, Klein again won First-Team All-Big 12 after he finished the year with 117 tackles. In total, Klein tallied 361 tackles for Iowa State and still holds the Iowa State record with four defensive touchdowns.

The Carolina Panthers drafted Klein in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL Draft, where he spent four seasons before spending time with the Panthers, Saints, Bills, Ravens, Bears, and Bills, where he is currently.

7) Will McDonald IV (LB)

Another Wisconsin native, Will McDonald IV, the conference named him First-Team All-Big 12 three times (2020-2022). They also awarded him Big-12 Co-Defensive Lineman of the Year in 2021, in which he tied for the Big 12 lead in sacks with 11.5 that season.

Nobody of recent memory on the defensive side had a better career than McDonald IV. He finished his college career with 125 tackles, 40.5 tackles for loss, and a school-record 34.0 sacks.

Following his stellar college career, the New York Jets selected McDonald IV in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

6) Xavier Hutchinson (WR)

Xavier Hutchinson began his career at Blinn College, where in two years, he had 58 receptions for 961 yards and seven touchdowns before transferring to Iowa State.

Hutchinson burst onto the scene by winning Big-12 Newcomer of the Year in 2020, and his career at Iowa took off from there as Hutchinson was awarded First-Team All-Big 12 three times (2020-22).

In 2021, Iowa State's single-season reception record with 83. For his final season at Iowa State, Hutchinson had 107 receptions, 1,171 yards, and six touchdowns in 12 games for the Cyclones. In 37 career games for the Cyclones, Hutchinson had 254 receptions, 2,929 yards and 15 touchdowns.

The Houston Texans selected in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

5) Charlie Kolar (TE)

Charlie Kolar was one of the most decorated tight ends in Iowa State history. He was named All-Big 12 First-Team three times (2019-2021).

In 2021, Kolar won the William V. Campbell Award. The award signifies a combination of academics, community service, and on-field performance. Kolar had 168 receptions, 2,181 yards, and 23 touchdowns in 43 career games for the Cyclones.

The Baltimore Ravens selected Kolar in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

4) Breece Hall (RB)

At Iowa State, Breece Hall helped reshape the Iowa State program by becoming one of the most productive running backs in ISU history. He won Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year in 2020 and 2021 after back-to-back seasons of over 1,000 yards and 23 total touchdowns and was awarded 2x First-Team All-Big 12 in 2020 and 2021.

Hall had 3,933 yards, 50 touchdowns, and 82 receptions for 734 yards and six touchdowns for his career at Iowa State.

Drafted by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, he played in seven games for the Jets before a knee injury prematurely ended his season.

3) David Montgomery (RB)

David Montgomery played for Cyclones from 2016-2018. He broke out in 2017. He was named First- Team All American by PFF and First-Team All-Big 12 with a season of 1,146 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 36 receptions for 296 yards. In 2018, Montgomery had four straight games rushing for over 100 yards and finished the season with 1,216 yards and 13 rushing touchdowns.

The Chicago Bears selected Montgomery in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He spent four years in Chicago before signing a three-year $18 million contract with the Detroit Lions on March 16.

2) Allen Lazard (WR)

Allen Lazard is the greatest receiver to come out of Iowa State. He lived up to the billing of being a highly-touted recruit coming to a sleeping giant program under head coach Matt Campbell. Lazard continued his dominance at Iowa State, where he tallied 240 catches, 3,360 yards, and 26 touchdowns in 48 career games for the Cyclones. Lazard was named Second-Team All-Big 12 in 2015 and First-Team All-Big 12 in 2016 and 2017.

After his career at Iowa State, Lazard went undrafted in the 2018 NFL Draft. He was immediately signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad. He remained there until Green Bay signed him to their practice squad in 2018.

Lazard spent five seasons in Green Bay, becoming a favorite target of future Hall-of-Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Lazard contributed to a top-five offense in Rodgers' two MVP seasons. In Green Bay, Lazard totaled 169 catches, 2,236 yards, and 20 touchdowns in 57 games played.

Before the start of the 2023 season, Lazard joined the New York Jets on a four-year $44 million contract.

1) Brock Purdy (QB)

Nobody has had a bigger impact on the Iowa State program than a four-year starter, Brock Purdy. He was a three-time All-Big 12 quarterback with 32 school records, including passing (81) and total touchdowns (100). He completely revitalized the Iowa State program.

The San Francisco 49ers then drafted Purdy with the final pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He started the season as a third-string quarterback before injuries thrust him into the starting role. Purdy started the final five games of the season. He went a perfect 5-0 and led the 49ers to an NFC Championship Game appearance.

Brock Purdy had a stellar football career at Iowa State, and he's continuing that excellence in the NFL.

An Iowa State Reunion in New York

With the signing of Allen Lazard and the drafting of Breece Hall in 2022 and Will McDonald IV, a reunion of sorts has taken place for the New York Jets. McDonald IV and Hall never played with Lazard at Iowa State, but they were all accomplished players heading into the NFL. Playing with Aaron Rodgers has to be a special moment for all of them.

Allen Lazard & Xavier Hutchinson: The Wide Receiver connection

Xavier Hutchinson and Allen Lazard have one similarity: both were decorated receivers at Iowa State. Both are expected to be key targets for their quarterbacks this season, too. Hutchinson for rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud and Lazard for Aaron Rodgers. But one thing is certain. They both helped change the football landscape at Iowa State.

Allen Lazard Booking Agent Contact Information

Call Mayfield Sports Marketing (MSM) at 262-366-8188 to schedule Allen Lazard for your corporate appearance or product promotion. As a result, MSM will work on your behalf to get you the best price for your desired event, autograph session or social media campaign with Allen Lazard.

MSM has certainly earned a reputation of being the one to call for booking top athletes for events and shows. To learn more about Allen Lazard's appearance cost and booking fee, please call us today.

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Mayfield Sports Marketing is not affiliated with the Green Bay Packers, New York Jets, or any other professional sports organization. Mayfield Sports Marketing (MSM) therefore acts as an athlete broker for corporate functions, private events, and speaking engagements. MSM subsequently doesn't claim or represent itself as any player’s agent, speakers bureau, manager, publicist, assistant, PR firm, or management company. MSM is subsequently a marketing and booking agency representing organizations seeking to hire speakers, athletes, celebrities, and entertainment for corporate events, endorsements, athlete appearances, spokesperson campaigns, and speaking events.

Join us this Saturday August 19, 2023 for a PUBLIC Autograph Event with Hall of Famer and Packers Legend LeRoy Butler! The autograph signing will take place from 4:3op - 6p at Stadium View Bar & Grill in Green Bay before the Packers pre season game.

Pricing: ALL autographs are $60 each.  Inscription up to three words is an additional $15  (Please note inscriptions will not be added to previously signed items)

Photos with Mr. Butler in his HOF Jacket are $50 with your camera/phone. Photo with him and autograph are separate.

Items will be available for purchase on site and pricelist are as follows. Does not include autograph.

The Green Bay Packers are the only franchise in sports that allows fans to have ownership of the team. The Packers are actually owned by their fans and recently went through a stock sale in 2021. Fans who purchase "stock" in the team do not actually earn any profit, but they earn the right to go to shareholder meetings and vote on certain aspects of the team. One of these aspects is who joins the board of directors.

LeRoy Butler Named to the Packers Board of Directors

At the annual shareholders meeting, the Packers presented four names as nominees to be voted onto the board of directors: LeRoy Butler, Laurie Radke, Sachin Shivaram and Christopher Stiles. Butler was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2022, and in 2023, he was subsequently officially named to the Packers Shareholders Board of Directors. He posted on social media following the assignment.

I love coming to thank all fans and shareholders ⁦@packers⁩ to say how much we love and respect our fans worldwide! Truly America's Team! In my opinion!! #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/16U2ZfJ5pz

— leroy butler (@leap36) July 24, 2023

Butler was excited, to say the least. He talked to Spectrum News 1 after he was named to the board.

"I never really thought I would ever get into the Hall of Fame. I never really thought about being on the board of directors, but my mom, she said, that's what you got to expect, things like this."

Butler is obviously a prominent name in Green Bay. He was certainly a key contributor in bringing a championship to the organization in the 1996 season. That fact is not lost on Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy.

"I can't say enough about how much he means to the organization. A player like that, who stayed in the area, is a prominent figure, not only a successful player, a Hall of Fame player, but has gone on to do great things with his life. Yeah, actually we were talking about it coming off the field. Hopefully, people like Dexter McNabb and LeRoy are role models for our current players that football doesn't last forever."

- Mark Murphy to Spectrum News 1

Butler is now in a position to make an even bigger impact in both the community and on the team. Butler is looking at his position as an opportunity to inspire members of the community in Green Bay while also making an impact on the organization that helped make him a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee.

"I want kids to look like me. Special needs kids, African-Americans in the projects, single family home in poverty, saying, 'one day you can do this.' And I appreciate that. So, I'm kind of like the beacon of light for the kids that want to do great things on and off the field. With this kind of platform, I could really help the people in the Wisconsin area. And then, we want to grow to show other teams how you connect with your fans.”

-LeRoy Butler

** Disclaimer**

Mayfield Sports Marketing does not affiliate with the Green Bay Packers or any other professional sports organization. Mayfield Sports Marketing (MSM) acts as an athlete broker for corporate functions, private events, and speaking engagements. MSM doesn't claim or represent itself as any player’s agent, speakers bureau, manager, publicist, assistant, PR firm, or management company. MSM is a marketing and booking agency representing organizations seeking to hire speakers, athletes, celebrities, and entertainment for corporate events, endorsements, athlete appearances, spokesperson campaigns, and speaking events.

The sports world is constantly changing, and athletes are engaging more and more with the communities around them. Mayfield Sports Marketing (MSM) views the relationship between athletes and the community as extremely important. The delicate balance between business and relationships with athletes is something that takes professionalism and hard work.

For over a decade, Mayfield Sports Marketing has always done things the right way and continues to serve athletes and clients in Wisconsin.

What Separates Mayfield Sports Marketing?

There are thousands of sports marketing agencies, each one doing its job and serving athletes, but what separates Mayfield Sports Marketing?

Longevity is not just standing the test of time but rather a testament to a strong work ethic and track record of professionalism. Plenty of agencies around the country work with athletes and help them build their brand and image. However, MSM makes sure that every athlete feels welcome, accepted, and included in their own marketing strategies.

Mayfield Sports Marketing makes it a priority to put the athletes first. Although this is the place to call if you are looking to book an athlete for an event, we strive to make sure that both parties find benefit.

From the initial inquiry to even after the event, we go above and beyond to ensure sure both the athlete and the event hosts feel satisfied. For our customers, we make sure that their event goes smoothly. For our athletes, we make sure they not only get to engage with the community but also leave with a sense of satisfaction.

Since its conception, MSM has never focused on the image the agency can create for itself. The agency always focuses on supporting those who entrust them and letting the image be created as a byproduct. Mayfield Sports Marketing has had the privilege to build relationships with plenty of great athletes in the state of Wisconsin and beyond and will strive to continue building strong relationships within the sports world and the communities surrounding it.

Josiah Deguara was born on Feb. 14, 1997, in Santa Rosa, Calif. Deguara attended Folsom High School in Folsom, Calif., where he was a standout football player. He earned MaxPreps California Division I honors at TE and grabbed Sacramento Bee First-Team All-Metro Honors as a hybrid in 2014.

Deguara tallied 240 receptions for 3,274 yards and 42 touchdowns in high school. A two-star recruit, Deguara committed to play at Cincinnati.

2023 Expectations For Green Bay Packers Tight End Josiah Deguara

Josiah Deguara Bears Down With the Cats

Deguara had a productive career at Cincinnati. His 92 catches are the most in school history for a tight end, and he was the second tight end in school history to have 500 or more yards receiving. Travis Kelce was the other, as he had 722 yards in 2012.

He averaged almost 13 yards per catch (12.9) and became only the second tight end in school history to exceed 1,000 yards for his career (1,117), along with Brent Celek (1,135).

In 2018, Deguara earned second-team All-AAC honors with 38 receptions, 468 yards, and five touchdowns in 13 games. A year later, Deguara earned first-team All-AAC honors, as he had 39 catches for 504 yards and seven touchdowns in 13 games.

Professional Career

The Green Bay Packers drafted Deguara in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Deguara was drafted as an H-back player in the offense, where he's lined up as tight end and fullback.

Deguara has 39 catches for 371 yards and two touchdowns in 35 games in his career so far.

Expectations for Josiah Deguara in 2023

Deguara is the most experienced tight end on the roster. He adds not only a blocking element but an option for Quarterback Jordan Love to throw to over the middle. Deguara has a lot of experience in the Packers' system that will benefit Jordan Love and rookie tight ends Luke Musgrave and Tucker Kraft.

Head Coach Matt LaFleur thinks Deguara can take on a bigger role in the 2023 season, according to Bill Huber of Sports Illustrated:

"He's a guy that has a lot of versatility in terms of whether he's in the backfield, whether he's in a wing position, we can split him out, so it's just him getting those opportunities and then taking advantage of them."

Deguara said he's excited to step into a leadership role this season when speaking with Huber:

"The No. 1 thing is just gratitude," Deguara said. "Try to relay that to them and just be grateful for being here each and every day. When you're a young guy, you don't really get it. Even me, being in one spot for all four years is a blessing. I'm just grateful to show up here every day... It's definitely a change, there's no doubt about it. I'm trying to step up as a leader because I had Big Dog (Marcedes Lewis) and Bobby (Robert Tonyan) the first three years of my career and now I'm the oldest guy in the room. I'm the leader and I'm trying to step into that position with Tyler (Davis) and trying to lead these young guys and do as many good things as we've done the last few years, continue that tradition, and continue the standard in the room." (Via Bill Huber of Sports Illustrated).

Josiah Deguara Booking Agent Contact Information

Call Mayfield Sports Marketing (MSM) at 262-366-8188 to schedule Josiah Deguara for your corporate appearance or product promotion. MSM will work on your behalf to get you the best price for your desired event, autograph session or social media campaign with Deguara.

MSM has certainly earned a reputation of being the one to call for booking top athletes for events and shows. To learn more about Josiah Deguara's appearance cost and booking fee, please call us today.

** Disclaimer**

Mayfield Sports Marketing does not affiliate with the Green Bay Packers or any other professional sports organization. Mayfield Sports Marketing (MSM) acts as an athlete broker for corporate functions, private events, and speaking engagements. MSM doesn't claim or represent itself as any player’s agent, speakers bureau, manager, publicist, assistant, PR firm, or management company. MSM is a marketing and booking agency representing organizations seeking to hire speakers, athletes, celebrities, and entertainment for corporate events, endorsements, athlete appearances, spokesperson campaigns, and speaking events.

The Wisconsin Badgers Football team has made its bones off getting under-the-radar talent. This year is no different, as three Badgers were selected in the 2023 NFL Draft. Nick Herbig (Steelers), Keeanu Benton (Steelers), and Joe Tippmann (Jets) were the three Badgers selected.

These three were highly touted coming out of high school, and it should come as no surprise that they played at a top-tier football school before being selected into the NFL.

Let's take a look at the football careers (so far) of these three rookies.

Three Rookies From the Wisconsin Badgers To Watch in the NFL (2023)

Nick Herbig (Outside Linebacker, Pittsburgh Steelers)

Herbig hails from Kauai, Hawaii, where he was a top-tier high school player for Saint Louis High School in Honolulu, Hi.

Herbig was a four-star recruit coming out of high school. He was a two-time all-state selection and won All-Hawaii Defensive Player of the Year as a senior in 2019. Herbig helped lead Saint Louis High School to four consecutive Open Division State Championships and earned an invitation to the 2020 Polynesian Bowl. He committed to the Badgers in 2019.

In three years playing for the Wisconsin Badgers, he had 134 tackles, 36 tackles for loss, and 21 sacks in 31 games played. The media named Herbig First-Team All-Big Ten, Second-Team All-American, Walter Camp Second-Team All-American, and Associated Press third-team All-American.

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Herbig in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

Keeanu Benton (Defensive Tackle, Pittsburgh Steelers)

Benton attended Janesville Craig High School in Janesville, Wisc., where he was a standout football player. Media named Benton first-team All-State as a senior, all-region, and All-Big Eight Conference. In addition, the Janesville Gazette named him All-Area Player of the Year. He committed to play at Wisconsin in 2018.

In his four years with the Wisconsin Badgers Football Team, Benton had 81 tackles and nine sacks in 39 games played. In 2021, the conference named Benton All-Big Ten second-team and All-Big Ten honorable mention. Last season, the conference named him All-Big Ten Third Team.

The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Benton in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

Joe Tippmann (Center, New York Jets)

Tippman was a four-star recruit at Bishop Dwenger High School in Fort Wayne, Ind. The media named him Indiana's Mr. Football offensive lineman as a senior and Indiana Football Coach Association All-State Top 50 as a junior and senior. He won first-team all-state by Associated Press and First-Team All-Summit athletic conference and won league MVP as a senior.

As a senior, Tippman was team captain and helped lead Bishop Dwenger's Class 4A State Championship. Tippmann committed to Wisconsin in 2017.

In his final two years at Wisconsin, Tippmann started at center, where he was an All-Big Ten honorable mention. He helped pave the way for Wisconsin Badgers Running Back Braelon Allen to have back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons.

The New York Jets selected Tippmann in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

Wisconsin Badgers Football Is Top-Notch at Developing NFL-Ready Talent

As a football program, the Wisconsin Badgers have done a great job of developing NFL talent. The Steelers have four defensive players on their roster who went to Wisconsin, and it's because Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin says it's a stylistic match between Wisconsin and Pittsburgh. Tomlin met with reporters after the NFL Draft and said the two teams play a similar brand of football.

"Sometimes a place like Wisconsin is a stylistic match. I've always had a lot of respect for Jim Leonard their former coordinator. They do a lot of similar things that we do and so it makes it an easy evaulation. It's less speculation in terms of what they might be able to do in our system of football," Via the Steelers YouTube.

Tippmann, meanwhile, gets to play with legendary Quarterback Aaron Rodgers. You can't ask to learn from a better teammate or player than Rodgers.

These three guys have played exemplary football throughout their high school and college careers but now get to play for three historic franchises.

* Disclaimer**

Mayfield Sports Marketing is not affiliated with the University of Wisconsin, or any other college athletics or professional sports organization. Mayfield Sports Marketing (MSM) acts as an athlete broker for corporate functions, private events, and speaking engagements. MSM doesn't claim or represent itself as any player’s agent, speakers bureau, manager, publicist, assistant, PR firm, or management company. MSM is a marketing and booking agency representing organizations seeking to hire speakers, athletes, celebrities, and entertainment for corporate events, endorsements, athlete appearances, spokesperson campaigns, and speaking events.

Gilbert Brown was one of the great Packers of the '90s era. Brown is still beloved by Packers fans today after playing nearly a decade in Green Bay. Brown played in 125 games for the Green and Gold and had some amazing moments along the way.

Here are just a few of the top moments of his football life.

3. The Vikings Draft Gilbert Brown

Although Brown is a career Packer, they did not draft him. The Green Bay Packers division rival, the Minnesota Vikings, actually drafted "The Gravedigger." Brown was a third-round pick from Kansas in 1993. However, Minnesota waived him during roster cutdowns. The Vikings' loss became the Packers' gain for a decade.

Although Brown never played a game for the Vikings, getting drafted is a big moment for any player. Brown got his chance to play the Vikings plenty of times throughout his career and was a big part of the Packers' defensive successes in the '90s.

2. The Gravedigger is Inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame

The Green Bay Packers are one of the most storied franchises in the NFL. Countless legends wore the Green and Gold and played inside historic Lambeau Field. However, only 166 players can say they have been inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame.

Gilbert Brown is one of those players. He was part of what former Packers general manager Ron Wolf called "the greatest defensive line he's ever been around" and a key contributor to the success of a Super Bowl defense.

"That was a great defensive line," Wolf said to Packers.com's Cliff Christl. "In my 41 years of football, I've never been associated with a better one than that. A lot of people would say, 'Reggie this or Reggie that,' but everything worked around what Gilbert did."

Gilbert Brown was a force in the middle of the Packers' defensive line his whole career. While players around him excelled at getting to the quarterback, Brown did the dirty work and was a huge factor in shutting down an opponent's run game. Moving the way Brown did, at his size, was truly remarkable and made him one of the NFL's elite players.

3. Gilbert Brown Helps Packers Win Super Bowl XXXI

Every player dreams of winning a championship. Players battle for an entire season to just have a chance at it. If they ultimately do win it, it's a culmination of hard work, effort and sacrifices. The 1996 season ended with the Green Bay Packers bringing the Lombardi Trophy back home.

When asked about his Super Bowl win in 2022, Brown shared his thought on where it ranks in his career achievements.

"It’s at the very top," Brown told Mayfield Sports Markteing in December, 2022. "Professionally, football wise, there is nothing that can top that. There’s a lot of great players who don’t have a ring. I got one; I cherish that. I don’t even wear my ring, I just like to look at it, that’s it."

- Gilbert Brown

The Packers' defense in 1996 was among the league's best. They were fourth against the run and first against the pass. Without Gilbert Brown, the Packers' defense could not have had the same impact. His contributions made him and the 1996 Packers Super Bowl champions!

Gilbert Brown Booking Agent Contact Information

Call Mayfield Sports Marketing (MSM) at 262-366-8188 to schedule Gilbert Brown for your corporate appearance or product promotion. MSM will work on your behalf to get you the best price for your desired event, autograph session or social media campaign with Gilbert Brown.

MSM has certainly earned a reputation of being the one to call for booking top athletes for events and shows. To learn more about Gilbert Brown's appearance cost and booking fee, please call us today.

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Mayfield Sports Marketing does not affiliate with the Green Bay Packers or any other professional sports organization. Mayfield Sports Marketing (MSM) acts as an athlete broker for corporate functions, private events, and speaking engagements. MSM doesn't claim or represent itself as any player’s agent, speakers bureau, manager, publicist, assistant, PR firm, or management company. MSM is a marketing and booking agency representing organizations seeking to hire speakers, athletes, celebrities, and entertainment for corporate events, endorsements, athlete appearances, spokesperson campaigns, and speaking events.

Kurt Warner, Warren Moon, and John Randle – what do these three guys have in common? All three are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and undrafted free agents. Those three are famous cases, but what about the other UDFA who don't have a Hall of Fame career? What every UDFA takes with them is grit, heart, and determination to make the 53-man roster.

The Green Bay Packers know something about that as they sign players with those three traits. Players like cornerback Willie Wood, fullback John Kuhn, tight end Paul Coffman, and cornerback Sam Shields. These are examples of Packers who were undrafted that went on to have successful tenures in GB.

Those success stories don't end there though. The Green Bay Packers 2023 UDFA could be filled with future contributors who have a chip on their shoulders. Here's a look at those players and their journies.

Green Bay Packers 2023 UDFA Players & Their Journeys to Pro Football

Keshawn Banks (LB, San Diego State)

Despite being a four-time All-Mountain West honoree (2019 & 2021 Second Team, and 2020 & 2022 Honorable Mention), Keshawn Banks went undrafted.

Up to this point, Banks has had a good football career. Banks played varsity for Rio Rancho High School in Rio Rancho, N.M., where he led the Rams to a 13-0 record and a state title in 2016.

Banks has been a durable player throughout his career, as he played all 47 of his final collegiate games.

Brenton Cox Jr. (LB, Florida)

Brenton Cox Jr. a star high school player, started off his career at Miller Grove High School in Lithonia, Ga. Cox Jr. transferred to Stockbridge High School in Stockbridge, Ga., to play for longtime Stockbridge coach Kevin Whitley. A five-star recruit, Cox Jr. committed to play at Georgia, where he played one season for the Bulldogs before transferring to Florida.

During his college career, Cox. Jr. was a two-time SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll (2019-20), Two-time SEC Academic Honor Roll (2020-21), and earned his Bachelor's in Education Sciences in 2022.

On the gridiron, Cox Jr. was Co-SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week in Week 1 of last season. Additionally, Cox Jr. was AP-All SEC's second team in 2020.

Chuck Filiaga (G, Minnesota)

Chuck Filiaga played high school football at Aledo High School in Aledo, Texas. Filiaga led a unit along the offensive line that was strong in throwing the football (3,851 yards) and running the ball (4,656 yards). A four-star recruit, Filiaga played in the 2017 All-American Bowl and first ever Polynesian Bowl. Filiaga was also named USA Today All-USA Texas First-Team as a senior.

Filiaga started his collegiate career at Michigan, where he appeared in 39 career games with eight starts at left guard and three at right guard.

Ahead of the 2022 season, Filiaga transferred to Minnesota, where he started all 13 games at right guard. He helped block for a potent Minnesota offense that rushed for 2,698 yards and threw for 33 touchdowns.

Filiaga was named All Big-Ten third team and honorable mention in the 2022 season.

Malik Heath (WR, Mississippi)

Malik Heath was an accomplished high-school player, as he was named the No. 1 player in Mississippi by ESPN, Rivals, and 247 Sports. Heath was then selected for Under-Armor All-American Game as a senior.

Heath started his career at Copiah-Lincoln Community College (2018-19) before playing two seasons at Mississippi State (2020-21) and a season at Mississippi (2022). In the 2022 season, Heath was named All-SEC Third Team by PFF.

Jason Lewan (DL, Illinois State)

Before making the switch to the defensive line, Jason Lewan was quite the offensive player at Yorkville High School in Yorkville, Ill. Lewan had 30 catches for 461 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior and was also a two-time academic all-conference selection.

Lewan saw action in 47 games with 41 starts in five seasons (2018-22) for Illinois State.

Camren McDonald (TE, Florida State)

A four-star prospect in California, and a top-ranked tight end by ESPN and Rivals, Camren McDonald played in 58 games for the Seminoles totaling 74 catches for 874 yards and five touchdowns.

He is the recipient of the Bob Crenshaw Award in 2022. The award is given to the player who displays the biggest heart in FSU Football.

Christian Morgan (S, Baylor)

A three-star prospect out of Texas, Christian Morgan recorded the top Speed, Power, Agility, Reaction, and Quickness (SPARQ) score of 144.00 in the state.

Morgan was a three-year starter for Baylor, totaling 163 tackles (110 solo), 7.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, and seven interceptions in 47 games. He was selected as All-Big 12 honorable mention in 2020 and 2021.

Even better in the classroom, Morgan was on the Big-12 Commissioners Honor Roll all four years and was awarded a 2022 Second-Team Academic All-Big 12 honor.

Henry Pearson (FB, Appalachian State)

A three-star prospect in New Jersey, Henry Pearson caught 28 balls for 393 yards and five touchdowns as a senior. He was named Second-Team All-Linebacker on the All-Non-Public Football Team for NJ.com.

In high school, Pearson was also a solid lacrosse player, as he had 44 goals in his junior year. He played tight end for the Mountaineers but was listed as a fullback by the Packers. Pearson finished with 58 catches for 897 yards and 11 TDs in 59 games (43 starts) for Appalachian State. He was named Second-Team All-Sun Belt in 2022.

Jimmy Phillips Jr. (LB,  SMU)

Jimmy Phillips Jr. was named First-Team All-District as a junior at Poteet High School in Mesquite, Texas.

Phillips Jr. saw action in 59 games from 2018-2022 for SMU, which tied the school record for career games played. He finished with 179 tackles (117 solo), 15.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, two INTs, nine passes defensed, a forced fumble, and two blocked kicks.

In 2021, he was named Honorable Mention All-AAC by Pro Football Focus. Phillips Jr. is also the recipient of the Make a Difference Challenge Award through Cowboys U and Jason Garrett's Starfish Charities.

Benny Sapp III (S, Northern Iowa)

Benny Sapp III Played at Eden Prairie High School in Eden Prairie, Minn. He was a three-star recruit and No. 2 overall recruit out of Minnesota.

Sapp III played in 24 games at the University of Minnesota (2018-19) before appearing in 30 games for the University of Northern Iowa (2020-22). In three seasons at Northern Iowa, he recorded 138 tackles (83 solo), 1.5 tackles for a loss, nine INTs, 16 passes defensed, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery.

He was named FCS Third-Team All-American and First-Team All- MVC. He was the first Northern Iowa Panther to be named on the 2023 Reese's Senior Bowl Watch List.

Kadeem Telfort (OT, UAB)

Kadeem Telfort played high school football at Miami Norland, where he helped the Tornadoes into a 2016 appearance in the FHSAA Class 4A State Championship

Telfort started his career at the University of Florida before playing three seasons at UAB, where he appeared in 31 games with 28 starts from 2020-22.  He was named First-Team All-Conference USA at left tackle. Telfort helped engineer the eighth-ranked rushing offense in the FBS.

Duece Watts (WR - Tulane)

Duece Watts began his career at Jones County Junior College (Ellisville, Miss.), where he was named All-MACJC before playing three seasons (2020-22) at Tulane. He saw action in 37 games for the Green Wave registering 81 receptions, for 1,407 yards with 16 TDs. Watts earned second-team All-AAC honors from the College Football Network.

What Is Compelling About a UDFA Player's Story?

Imagine an athlete's story like a blank canvas on a painting. All of these players came from different colleges, and some took different routes to get to this point. Some of these UDFA playerss even went to community college before transferring to bigger schools.

Going undrafted, there are feelings of disappointment and opportunity. But, opportunity comes knocking when you sign with a team and get to showcase your talent on the football field.

A story from a UDFA would be inspirational and tell about continuing to work hard to achieve their goals. Any of these 2023 Packers UDFA players could be a great guest speaker at your next event.

Packers Booking Agent Contact Information

Call Mayfield Sports Marketing (MSM) at 262-366-8188 to schedule former or current Packers for your corporate appearance or product promotion. As a result, MSM will work on your behalf to get you the best price for your desired event, autograph session or social media campaign with former or current Packers players.

MSM has certainly earned a reputation of being the one to call for booking top athletes for events and shows. To learn more about Packers players' appearance costs and booking fees, please call us today.

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Mayfield Sports Marketing is not affiliated with the Green Bay Packers or any other professional sports organization. Mayfield Sports Marketing (MSM) therefore acts as an athlete broker for corporate functions, private events, and speaking engagements. MSM subsequently doesn't claim or represent itself as any player’s agent, speakers bureau, manager, publicist, assistant, PR firm, or management company. MSM is a marketing and booking agency representing organizations seeking to hire speakers, athletes, celebrities, and entertainment for corporate events, endorsements, athlete appearances, spokesperson campaigns, and speaking events.

Chiefs Wide Receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling will be considered a veteran leader for the Chiefs wide receiver corps this NFL season.

Valdes-Scantling was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He spent three seasons in Green Bay before signing a three-year $30 million with the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2022 offseason.

Last season for the Chiefs, Valdes-Scantling had 42 catches for 687 yards and two touchdowns. This offseason, Kansas City lost wide receiver Juju-Smith Schuster, so Marquez Valdes-Scantling should have a bigger role on offense. Not only that, but MVS  will be one of the veteran leaders for the young, but-talented Chiefs wide receiver room.

Here are the three young WRs that will contribute alongside MVS this season and who hope to learn a thing or two from the former NC State product.

Rashee Rice

Rashee Rice was a three-star prospect out of North Richland Hills, Texas. He went to Richland High School, where he was named first-team all-district as a junior after recording 72 catches, 1,386 yards, and 19 TDs.

Hill attended college at SMU, where he had a productive college career. He totaled 233 catches, 3111 yards, and 25 TDs. He was also named First-Team AAC in 2022. Rice was drafted in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

According to Charles Goldman of Chiefs Wire, Rice has been training in Dallas, Texas, with David Robinson, one of the more respected private NFL receiver coaches, to help prepare for the season.

Kadarius Toney

Kadarius Toney was a three-star recruit out of Mobile, Ala. He was a dual-threat quarterback for Blount High School in Eight Mile, Alabama. Toney was named 2016 Class 6A Back of the Year after throwing for 2,894 yards and 32 touchdowns while rushing for 894 yards and 15 touchdowns.

He attended the University of Florida. There he finsihed his career with 38 games played, 120 catches for 1,590 yards, and 12 touchdowns. He also rushed for 580 yards and two touchdowns. Toney was named First-Team All-SEC in 2020 and Second-Team All-American in 2020.

The New York Giants drafted Toney in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He spent a season and a half for New York before being traded to the Chiefs on Oct. 27 for a third and a sixth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Toney played in nine games for Kansas City and recorded 16 receptions for 171 yards and two receiving touchdowns. His game-changing 65-yard punt return set an NFL record for the longest punt return in Super Bowl History, surpassing Jordan Norwood's 61-yard punt return in Super Bowl 50.

Skyy Moore

Moore started his high school career at Valley High School in New Kensington, Pa., before finishing at Shady Side Academy in Fox, Chapel, Pa. He was a two-time Allegheny Offensive Player of the Year as a quarterback and was also named Defensive Player of the Year as a defensive back.

Moore attended the University of Western Michigan, where he had 171 catches for 2,482 yards and 16 touchdowns in 30 games for the Broncos. In 2019, Moore was named First-Team All-Mac (the first Bronco wide receiver to do so since Corey Davis in 2016). He also became the first freshman to be First-Team All-lLague since Roger Lewis of Bowling Green did it in 1982.

The Chiefs drafted Moore in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He played in 16 games last season, catching 22 passes for 250 yards. He scored his first-career touchdown in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl 57 against the Philadelphia Eagles.

How Marquez Valdes-Scantling Will Mentor Chiefs Young WRs

Toney, Moore, and Rice are supremely talented, and having a veteran leader like Marquez Valdes-Scantling should help the equation. All four can stretch the field for Quarterback Patrick Mahomes and will be viewed as offensive weapons this season.

Valdes-Scantling has a year in the Chiefs system, so with Smith-Schuster's departure, he will help shepherd in a new crop of Chiefs wide receivers.

Throughout his career, Marquez Valdes-Scantling has learned from receivers Randall Cobb and Davante Adams, so if anyone is ready to take on a mentorship and leadership role, it's him.

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Booking Agent Contact Information

Call Mayfield Sports Marketing (MSM) at 262-366-8188 to schedule Marquez Valdes-Scantling for your corporate appearance or product promotion. As a result, MSM will work on your behalf to get you the best price for your desired event, autograph session or social media campaign with Marquez Valdes-Scantling.

MSM has certainly earned a reputation of being the one to call for booking top athletes for events and shows. To learn more about Marquez Valdes-Scantling's appearance cost and booking fee, please call us today.

** Disclaimer**

Mayfield Sports Marketing is not affiliated with the Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, or any other professional sports organization. Mayfield Sports Marketing (MSM) therefore acts as an athlete broker for corporate functions, private events, and speaking engagements. MSM doesn't claim or represent itself as any player’s agent, speakers bureau, manager, publicist, assistant, PR firm, or management company. MSM is a marketing and booking agency representing organizations seeking to hire speakers, athletes, celebrities, and entertainment for corporate events, endorsements, athlete appearances, spokesperson campaigns, and speaking events.

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