The 201 Rushing Yards From One Undrafted Player That Still Keeps the Emerald City Up at Night

Alright, 12s, listen up. Pro Football Focus just dropped their 2026 all-undrafted team, which is cool and all, but it got us thinking about Green Bay's *all-time* undrafted squad. You know, since the NFL went to a seven-round draft in '94. And let me tell you, diving into that list brings up some serious ghosts for us here in the Emerald City. One name, in particular, will make your blood boil all over again.

The Undrafted Nightmare That Ran Wild Against Seattle

When you look at Green Bay's best undrafted talent since 1994, a couple of running backs stand out, but one of them, Ryan Grant, is forever etched into the painful memories of every Seattle fan. Grant, who went undrafted in 2005, joined the Packers from the Giants before the 2007 season. He nearly hit 1,000 rushing yards in his debut season, then crushed it with over 1,200 yards in both 2008 and 2009. But the number that haunts us? The 201 rushing yards and three touchdowns he put up against our beloved Seahawks in the 2007 playoffs. Yeah, you read that right. He set Packers postseason records doing it. It still stings, doesn't it? John Kuhn, the beloved fullback, also made their list, accounting for 23 touchdowns and 91 first downs in nine seasons. He even helped pick up the slack with 26 rushing first downs in their 2010 Super Bowl season when Grant was injured. Great for them, but we can't forget Grant's performance against us.

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ings and Surprising Catches Outside of those running backs, the undrafted pickings for Green Bay's all-time team get a little... interesting, especially at quarterback. Scott Tolzien is the only undrafted QB to start a game for them since '94, stepping in for an injured Aaron Rodgers in 2013. His record? 0-1-1 with one touchdown and five interceptions. Not exactly inspiring, even if he did average 8.0 yards per attempt. You've gotta figure they're still searching for an undrafted gem there. At tight end, Robert Tonyan, who joined the Packers late in 2017 after signing with Detroit, had a huge 2020 with 52 catches for 586 yards and 11 touchdowns. That's a serious bright spot, pulling down big numbers. And wide receivers? They've had guys like Allen Lazard, Geronimo Allison, and Jarrett Boykin on their all-undrafted squad, but the source notes these undrafted receivers often make "little or no impact." Sounds about right for some of those reclamation projects. So, while we're over here focused on our own guys, like Sam Darnold slinging it to Jaxon Smith-Njigba or watching Matty Beniers tear up the ice, it's a good reminder of the kind of history that can be made. Good or bad. Let's hope the next time we're talking about an undrafted player setting records, it's one of ours at Lumen Field, not someone from the other side making us remember that painful 2007 playoff game. Next up, we've got to keep grinding, keep fighting, and make sure we're writing our *own* history, the kind that makes the 12s roar with pride.

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.