201 Rushing Yards Against Seattle in the Playoffs: Why One Packers Undrafted Back is an All-Time Legend
Alright, listen up, 12s. We’re talking undrafted legends today, and yeah, it’s about those cheeseheads, but stick with me, because there's a reason this hits different. Pro Football Focus cooked up an all-undrafted team for the 2026 season, and it got us thinking: what would an all-time squad look like for Green Bay? Well, when you dig into the details, one specific running back stands out, and trust me, the Emerald City remembers him all too well.
Quarterback Struggles and Backfield Beasts
First up, quarterback. Yikes. Since the NFL went to a seven-round draft in 1994, it’s slim pickings. Scott Tolzien is the only undrafted QB to start a game for them, stepping in twice for an injured Aaron Rodgers back in 2013. His record? 0-1-1 with one touchdown and five interceptions. Not exactly inspiring, though he did manage an impressive 8.0 yards per attempt. Clearly, they weren't finding any hidden gems at QB like we hope to with our guys. Our focus has to be on Sam Darnold and getting Jaxon Smith-Njigba the ball, not worrying about undrafted QB history.
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But then you hit the running backs, and it's a whole different story. John Kuhn, the beloved fullback, was a short-yardage machine from 2007 to 2015. He racked up 23 touchdowns and 91 first downs in his nine seasons. When Ryan Grant was sidelined in 2010, Kuhn stepped up big with 26 rushing first downs that Super Bowl season. Talk about clutch!
The Playoff Game Seattle Can Never Forget
And then there's Ryan Grant. This guy went undrafted in 2005, then the Packers grabbed him from the Giants before the 2007 season. He nearly hit 1,000 rushing yards in his debut year, then exploded for over 1,200 yards in both 2008 and 2009. But here’s the kicker, the one that still stings a bit for us fans: in the 2007 playoffs, Grant absolutely tore it up against Seattle. He set Packers postseason records with a staggering 201 rushing yards and three touchdowns in that game. Two hundred and one! Against us! You can’t make that up. That kind of performance from an undrafted guy, especially in the postseason against your team, cements your place in history, for better or worse from our perspective.
Catching On and Looking Ahead
Moving to tight end, Robert Tonyan, an undrafted guy who signed with Detroit initially in 2017 before joining the Packers later that season, showed some serious upside. In 2020, he hauled in 52 passes for 586 yards and 11 touchdowns. That's real production! For wide receivers, the list includes Allen Lazard, Geronimo Allison, and Jarrett Boykin. It seems like the Packers often have an undrafted receiver or two, but they rarely make a huge impact, which just makes Tonyan's numbers even more impressive.
It's wild to look back at these undrafted success stories, especially when one of them etched his name into the record books at our expense. It just goes to show you, sometimes the biggest stars come from the most unexpected places. As our Seahawks gear up for what's next, let's keep an eye on who’s grinding and ready to make their own history. Go Hawks!
This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.