Iowa State wing Dimitri Stanley was undrafted and initially did not sign as an undrafted rookie. He was one of 18 tackles the Packers took in rookie minicamp, and after impressive performances over the course of those two days, he was signed.
Given the Packers’ luxurious UDFA history of not only making the team but ultimately becoming impact players, let’s get to know each of these signees.
Next up is Stanley. If you missed the previous profiles, you can find them below:
RB Jarveon Howard
DT James Ester
LB Ralen Goforth
OL Donovan Jennings
LS Peter Bowden
Height: 6-0
Libra: 200
University profile
Refraction: Stanley played six seasons in college, the first four at Colorado and the last two at Iowa State. For his career, Stanley has completed 65 percent of his career targets with 11.7 yards per catch and five touchdowns. According to PFF’s metrics, Stanley performed well as a run blocker in 2023. He has spent most of his career playing out of the slot, but he also has plenty of experience on the field. Stanley also has 30 career punt return attempts, averaging 8.5 yards per return.
Stanley threw several receptions during rookie minicamp, including a one-handed catch that Matt LaFleur commented on. Throughout the offseason, GM Brian Gutekunst emphasized the importance of competition at every position group. The Packers already have plenty of them at receiver, which means making the final lineup for Stanley won’t be simple as he’ll have to dethrone either Malik Heath or Bo Melton. The Packers also have Grant DuBose and Samori Toure on the roster. Of course, a lot can change in the summer, but the training squad resembles Stanley’s from his debut.
Draft profile from NFL Draft Diamonds: “An athletic and quick slot receiver is best utilized in a scheme that will produce touches to get him into space where he can utilize speed. His quick movements and speed allow him to be an attacking target also in zone coverage.
They said it: “He had probably one of the worst experiences I’ve ever seen any kid have in his senior year of college,” Walter Stanley said via Packers Center“and what he had to deal with in terms of him not getting the ball but being on the field and being called upon to just come down and block and run decoy routes and clear routes and know that the ball is always going to go to someone another, even if it was open. It’s hard for an athlete. It’s extremely hard. And for him to be able to deal with it, take it on the chin, work through it and stay positive with his teammates and just keep pushing and working was amazing.
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