58: Danny Vitale, fullback
This former Northwestern Wildcat — one of several on the Packers’ roster — is another excellent athlete for his position. At the 2016 NFL Combine, he posted workout numbers better than many running backs in his class, with a 4.60-second 40, 7.12-second 3-cone, and 38.5-inch vertical all at 6-foot-1 and 240 pounds.
Vitale ended up playing 24 games for the Browns over his first two years before landing on injured reserve to start the 2018 season. After Cleveland released him with an injury settlement, he landed with the Packers, first on the practice squad and then on the active roster for the final five games of last season.
With no other true fullbacks on the roster, Vitale has a great opportunity to take hold of a roster spot by impressing as a lead blocker. However, with Matt LaFleur’s offenses seemingly preferring to go single-back with two tight ends instead, he will need to force the issue with excellent play rather than getting a job by default.
Although if APC were ranking the roster by social media presence or mustache game, Vitale would probably be in the top ten.
https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/...eptional-athletes-look-to-grow-into-nfl-roles
Even if LaFleur's scheme tends to go w/ a single-back, Vitale's ability as a pass catcher should help his case (flexibility and being able to run different plays out of the same formation to keep the D guessing).
This former Northwestern Wildcat — one of several on the Packers’ roster — is another excellent athlete for his position. At the 2016 NFL Combine, he posted workout numbers better than many running backs in his class, with a 4.60-second 40, 7.12-second 3-cone, and 38.5-inch vertical all at 6-foot-1 and 240 pounds.
Vitale ended up playing 24 games for the Browns over his first two years before landing on injured reserve to start the 2018 season. After Cleveland released him with an injury settlement, he landed with the Packers, first on the practice squad and then on the active roster for the final five games of last season.
With no other true fullbacks on the roster, Vitale has a great opportunity to take hold of a roster spot by impressing as a lead blocker. However, with Matt LaFleur’s offenses seemingly preferring to go single-back with two tight ends instead, he will need to force the issue with excellent play rather than getting a job by default.
Although if APC were ranking the roster by social media presence or mustache game, Vitale would probably be in the top ten.
https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/...eptional-athletes-look-to-grow-into-nfl-roles
Even if LaFleur's scheme tends to go w/ a single-back, Vitale's ability as a pass catcher should help his case (flexibility and being able to run different plays out of the same formation to keep the D guessing).