The Green Bay Packers’ first preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers gave fans a glimpse of two undrafted wide receivers who could make a push for roster spots. Isaiah Neyor and J. Michael Sturdivant both flashed during the game, drawing attention from analysts and coaches alike.
Neyor, who spent part of last season on the Packers’ practice squad after being signed as an undrafted free agent by the 49ers in 2025, led the team in receiving during the opener. He caught all four of his targets for 34 yards. At 6-foot-4 and 218 pounds with a 4.43-second 40-yard dash, Neyor has the physical tools that fit the Packers’ mold. His Relative Athletic Score of 9.97 reinforces that.
But Neyor’s path to this point has been anything but straightforward. In 2021, he had a breakout season at Wyoming, leading the Cowboys in receptions, yards, and touchdowns. He turned 20 that June and posted 44 catches for 878 yards and 12 scores. However, questions about competition level and passing volume surrounded that production. A torn ACL wiped out his 2022 season, and subsequent transfers to Texas and Nebraska did not yield the expected resurgence. At Nebraska, he led the Huskers in touchdown catches with five, but was out-targeted by Jacory Barney and Jahmal Banks.
Despite those setbacks, Neyor’s athletic profile remains intriguing. His closest RAS comps include Brian Thomas Jr., Alec Pierce, and Bryce Lance. In his pre-draft evaluation, Dane Brugler praised Neyor’s catch radius, body control, and blocking, while noting that he was an unseasoned route runner who struggled against press coverage. The two knee injuries cost him valuable development time, but a year on the practice squad may have helped him refine his technique.
In the preseason game, Neyor looked more polished as a route runner than he did in college. He showed the ability to threaten vertically, cut off sharply, and make catches along the sideline. He also demonstrated a willingness to block, though his technique still needs work. On one rep as an insert blocker, he was tentative and got moved back into the pile.
Sturdivant, a rookie undrafted free agent out of Florida, also turned heads with his speed. He ran a 4.40-second 40-yard dash at 6-foot-3 and 207 pounds, and his RAS of 9.96 is bolstered by elite explosion numbers. His speed was evident immediately in the game, as he showed a sudden burst downfield. He looked like a true speed freak, and his ability to throttle down and find room in the middle of the field caught the eye.
Like Neyor, Sturdivant displayed some receiving nuance, including an understanding of coverage and the ability to adjust to off-target throws. He also embraced blocking, but his technique is raw, with a tendency to overrun blocks or fail to adjust to defender reactions. He has the size and willingness to be a good blocker, but he has a lot to work on in that part of his game.
The Packers’ receiver room is crowded with names like Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden, Bo Melton, and Savion Williams. Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks are no longer with the team. That leaves room for a tall burner, and both Neyor and Sturdivant could compete for a spot if they continue to impress.
