J. Michael Sturdivant aims for Packers roster as special teams contributor
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 12:36 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
J. Michael Sturdivant, a rookie UDFA wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers, is making a push for a roster spot thanks to his special teams experience. In preseason action on August 13, he displayed solid performance, passing grade evaluations. Sturdivant's history includes significant special teams roles across his time at Cal, UCLA, and Florida. Competing for the seventh receiver position, he faces challenges from teammates like Isaiah Neyor, Bo Melton, and Skyy Moore. The Packers' final roster decisions will hinge on upcoming preseason games where Sturdivant's contributions will be closely observed.
- •Sturdivant played 11 special teams snaps in the Packers' preseason opener.
- •He received an 84.3 grade on special teams, showing promise in his role.
- •He transitioned from Cal to UCLA before finishing his college career at Florida.
- •Sturdivant's competition includes Isaiah Neyor, Bo Melton, and Skyy Moore.
- •The Packers roster decisions will be influenced by performance in upcoming preseason games.
- 12:36 AMYahoo Sports — Packers UDFA Has Unexpected Path to Roster
"Green Bay Packers rookie UDFA wide receiver J. Michael Sturdivant could sneak onto the roster due to his history of special teams work. Justis Mosqueda of Acme Packing Company unveiled his 53-man roster, and he had Sturdivant making it as the seventh receiver.End-of-the-roster battles do not matter when it comes to position as much as […] The post Packers UDFA Has Unexpected Path to Roster appeared first on HEAVY.
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