No. 100, Minnesota CB Justin Walley

The Unpacking Future Packers Countdown is a countdown of 100 prospects who could be selected by the Green Bay Packers in the 2025 NFL draft.

The Green Bay Packers will be in a market for a cornerback or two, or maybe even three this offseason. 

Eric Stokes is set to hit free agency and is likely nearing the end of his time at 1265 Lombardi Avenue. Jaire Alexander has played in 14 games over the past two seasons (as of Week 17), and the team may need to start thinking about life without the injury-prone cornerback. 

Justin Walley is a cornerback, who the Packers could target during the 2025 NFL Draft. The Minnesota Golden Gophers prospect checks in at No. 100 in the Unpacking Future Packers Countdown.

Walley, a three-star recruit, started 42 games during his time at Minnesota. During his first season on campus, Walley recorded one interception and seven pass deflections. The following season he picked off three interceptions. In 2023, Walley recorded 45 tackles, two tackles for loss, one interception and eight pass deflections. 

Walley missed two games this past season due to injury and recorded 42 tackles, two tackles for loss, two interceptions and 10 pass deflections.

“Walley was a cornerstone player for the Gophers in recent years,” Daniel House, the founder of Gophers Guru, said. “This year, he was the team’s most experienced returning cornerback. He set the tone from a leadership standpoint and became someone they could trust on the outside. Walley played immediately when he set foot on campus, which speaks to not just his skill level, but mental makeup. Walley adjusted and transitioned quickly as a young player. This year, he even played a few snaps in the slot to help the team out. Walley was battling through bumps and bruises as well, but kept going for the team. I thought it said a lot about his character and commitment. He really battles and keeps his head down.”

Wally has sudden footwork and is smooth in his pedal to stay locked in on vertical routes. He has the lower body athleticism to stay on top of routes. Walley has impressive awareness and disciplined eyes. With 42 starts to his name, he’s a savvy player and does a good job of squeezing wide receivers to the sideline. 

While he played almost exclusively on the boundary at Minnesota, he could kick inside at the next level. That’s something NFL teams will want to get a look at when he’s in Frisco, Texas for Shrine Bowl week. 

“I think his movement skills,…