Countdown to Camp: Young receivers could produce hottest competition

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St. Brown (358 snaps) and Moore (74) didn’t get as many opportunities as Valdes-Scantling (692) as rookies but possess similar upside. Still only 22 after declaring as an early entrant into the 2018 NFL Draft, St. Brown came on late to finish the year with 21 catches for 328 yards (15.6-yard average).


A fourth-round pick out of Missouri, Moore came to Green Bay as the most highly touted of the three rookies. While playing only a handful of offensive snaps, Moore hopes a change to LaFleur’s system will help him realize his full potential.


One factor the Packers hope will benefit all three second-year receivers is the hiring of new position coach Alvis Whitted, a nine-year NFL vet who gained national acclaim for his work with young receivers during his seven years at Colorado State.


Davis and Kumerow are two other veterans looking to lock down roster spots this summer. One of the NFL’s top returners in 2017, Davis played in only two games last year due to a recurring hamstring issue. A full participant in the offseason program, the fourth-year veteran hopes he’s put those injury woes behind him.


Former practice-squad receiver Jake Kumerow came out of nowhere to claim a roster spot last summer. After recovering from a preseason shoulder injury, the former University of Wisconsin-Whitewater standout realized his dream of playing in the NFL.


Kumerow, the oldest receiver on the roster at 27, forged instant chemistry with Rodgers. After returning from a preseason shoulder injury, the 6-foot-4, 209-pounder went on to catch eight passes for 103 yards, including a 49-yard touchdown against the New York Jets in Week 16.
 
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