Size lends itself to potential versatility with this group

Mike Spofford

With Green Bay not owning a first-round pick in the upcoming draft, this year's Prospect Primer series will take a position-by-position look at players projected as Day 2 selections (Rounds 2-3) potentially available to the Packers, who have the No. 52 and 84 overall selections on the second day of the draft.

Here's a handful of defensive ends:

T.J. Parker, Clemson

Ht/Wt:6-4, 263

News & notes:Alabama native originally committed to Penn State but played three years at Clemson, making a strong first impression with Freshman All-America honors from various outlets in 2023, posting 5 sacks among 12 tackles for loss, the latter a school freshman record Put together his best season in 2024 with 11 sacks among 19 tackles for loss, plus a single-season school record six forced fumbles Likely a surefire first-round pick had he been eligible for last year's draft, but could fall to the second round now after a less productive but still solid 2025 season, with five sacks among 9 tackles for loss, plus three fumble recoveries Named second-team All-ACC in '24 and honorable mention in '25 Powerful edge defender who has earned praise for his all-around abilities against the run and rushing the passer Impressive athlete, clocking a 4.68-second 40 at the combine, with a 34-inch vertical and 10-foot broad jump Is married to a former Clemson volleyball player Given first name is Tomarrion (tuh-MARR-ee-ahn).

Gabe Jacas, Illinois

Ht/Wt:6-4, 260

News & notes:Florida native played in 50 games over four years at Illinois, culminating in two strong seasons to finish his college career In 2024, had eight sacks among 13 TFLs to earn third-team All-Big Ten honors, and followed up as team captain in 2025 with 11 sacks among 13 TFLs for second-team recognition, with three forced fumbles each season The 11 sacks led the Big Ten in the regular season last year Finished second on the school's all-time sack list with 27 NFL draft analyst Lance Zierlein considers him an edge defender who can play with a hand down or in stand-up mode but needs to improve against the run Reportedly took some interior pass-rush reps during a strong Senior Bowl week Also was a state champion wrestler in high school Last name is pronounced ACK-us.

LT Overton, Alabama

Ht/Wt:6-3, 274

News & notes:After starting just four games in two years at Texas A&M as a highly regarded recruit and 17-year-old early enrollee, transferred to Alabama and started 16 contests over the last two seasons During 2024-25 campaigns, racked up 84 tackles, including six sacks among nine TFLs Lauded for his size and strength but his best position at the next level is debatable Possibility remains he could bulk up to play inside in the NFL rather than on the edge, but nothing certain yet Georgia native was a high school All-American and a consensus five-star, top-10 prospect by recruiting services Projected as a third-round draft pick who needs to add to a power-oriented game Given first name is Lebbeus.

Zion Young, Missouri

Ht/Wt:6-6, 262

News & notes:Georgia native and part-time starter for two years at Michigan State transferred to Missouri for his final two years and broke out in 2025 with 6 sacks among 16 TFLs to earn second-team All-SEC recognition Had 53 pressures, according to PFF, which ranked second among SEC edge rushers, one behind Texas' Colin Simmons Known for a big personality and served as team captain last season, playing in Missouri's bowl game rather than sitting out like many draft prospects Made his biggest strides in college as a run defender with upside remaining as a pass rusher Capped a strong week at the Senior Bowl with defensive MVP honors in the American-National game Could be drafted late in the first round but does have a couple off-field incidents from college, first as a freshman at Michigan State, being involved in a fight in the tunnel after the game against Michigan, and then last December at Missouri, being arrested for DWI.