In addition to signing undrafted Georgia defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse, who had a draftable grade for many evaluators entering the 2025 draft, the Green Bay Packers are also signing Kentucky linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson, another defensive player who many believed would be drafted on Day 3 but went undrafted on Saturday.
The combination of Stackhouse and Dumas-Johnson as undrafted free agent signings quickly makes the Packers’ 8-player draft class feel a lot like a 10-player class.
While Stackhouse could compete right away for a job as a backup nose tackle on the 53-man roster, Dumas-Johnson (6-0, 236) will be a player to watch at off-ball linebacker this summer.
A Georgia transfer who played with both Stackhouse and sixth-round pick Warren Brinson, Dumas-Johnson won two national titles and was a first-team All-American over three seasons in Athens before transferring to Kentucky for the 2024 season. As a freshman, Dumas-Johnson played behind Packers first-round pick Quay Walker at linebacker.
In 2022, Dumas-Johnson started all 15 games for Georgia and produced 70 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks and a forced fumble — earning him All-American honors. He suffered a forearm injury in 2023 and played in only nine games before departing via the transfer portal to Kentucky, where he played in 11 games and was the team leader in tackles while also producing 7.0 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks in 2024.
According to Pro Football Focus, Dumas-Johnson created 52 pressures as a pass-rusher and 99 stops over four seasons, including 26 pressures and 40 stops during his dazzling 2022 season. Disruption is in his football DNA. Missed tackles have been a problem — 34 total and a 15.5 percent miss rate.
Dumas-Johnson didn’t work out at the combine because of an injury but did run the 40-yard dash in 4.60 seconds, hit 37.5″ in the vertical leap and cover 10-6 in the broad jump while doing 16 reps on the bench press at Kentucky’s pro day.
The Packers are in good shape at linebacker, especially after adding fifth-round pick Collin Oliver, who is expected to be a duo edge rusher and off-ball linebacker. But Dumas-Johnson has the traits, experience and athleticism to fight for a roster spot at a deep position.
Lance Zierlein of NFL.com thought Dumas-Johnson had a chance to be a sixth-round pick.
Zierlein’s scouting report: “Inside linebacker with decent career production but a disappointing lack of consistency on his 2024 tape. The Georgia transfer frequently looked listless at Kentucky. He was inefficient in his read-and-react and encountered too many squared blocks. He flashes know-how and an ability to track near the line of scrimmage. Dumas-Johnson lacks speed and explosiveness to range from sideline to sideline, though. He’s average as a third-down option, so he might need to become a special-teams standout to stick on a squad as a potential Day 3 pick.”
Dane Brugler’s scouting report: “With his quick trigger downhill, Dumas-Johnson sees the field well as a run defender and comes to balance on the move to avoid blockers or make stops. However, he doesn’t have the explosiveness to be a true sideline-to-sideline chaser and will be targeted in man coverage by dynamic backs and tight ends. Overall, Dumas-Johnson is sound in his run fits and competes with a confident, physical edge, but he will need to prove he won’t be a liability in coverage to see significant defensive snaps. He has the skill set of a potential role player and special-teamer.”
This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Packers signing Kentucky LB Jamon Dumas-Johnson as UDFA following 2025 draft
In addition to signing undrafted Georgia defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse, who had a draftable grade for many evaluators entering the 2025 draft, the Green Bay Packers are also signing Kentucky linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson, another defensive player who many believed would be drafted on Day 3 but went undrafted on Saturday.
The combination of Stackhouse and Dumas-Johnson as undrafted free agent signings quickly makes the Packers’ 8-player draft class feel a lot like a 10-player class.
While Stackhouse could compete right away for a job as a backup nose tackle on the 53-man roster, Dumas-Johnson (6-0, 236) will be a player to watch at off-ball linebacker this summer.
A Georgia transfer who played with both Stackhouse and sixth-round pick Warren Brinson, Dumas-Johnson won two national titles and was a first-team All-American over three seasons in Athens before transferring to Kentucky for the 2024 season. As a freshman, Dumas-Johnson played behind Packers first-round pick Quay Walker at linebacker.
In 2022, Dumas-Johnson started all 15 games for Georgia and produced 70 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks and a forced fumble — earning him All-American honors. He suffered a forearm injury in 2023 and played in only nine games before departing via the transfer portal to Kentucky, where he played in 11 games and was the team leader in tackles while also producing 7.0 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks in 2024.
According to Pro Football Focus, Dumas-Johnson created 52 pressures as a pass-rusher and 99 stops over four seasons, including 26 pressures and 40 stops during his dazzling 2022 season. Disruption is in his football DNA. Missed tackles have been a problem — 34 total and a 15.5 percent miss rate.
Dumas-Johnson didn’t work out at the combine because of an injury but did run the 40-yard dash in 4.60 seconds, hit 37.5″ in the vertical leap and cover 10-6 in the broad jump while doing 16 reps on the bench press at Kentucky’s pro day.
The Packers are in good shape at linebacker, especially after adding fifth-round pick Collin Oliver, who is expected to be a duo edge rusher and off-ball linebacker. But Dumas-Johnson has the traits, experience and athleticism to fight for a roster spot at a deep position.
Lance Zierlein of NFL.com thought Dumas-Johnson had a chance to be a sixth-round pick.
Zierlein’s scouting report: “Inside linebacker with decent career production but a disappointing lack of consistency on his 2024 tape. The Georgia transfer frequently looked listless at Kentucky. He was inefficient in his read-and-react and encountered too many squared blocks. He flashes know-how and an ability to track near the line of scrimmage. Dumas-Johnson lacks speed and explosiveness to range from sideline to sideline, though. He’s average as a third-down option, so he might need to become a special-teams standout to stick on a squad as a potential Day 3 pick.”
Dane Brugler’s scouting report: “With his quick trigger downhill, Dumas-Johnson sees the field well as a run defender and comes to balance on the move to avoid blockers or make stops. However, he doesn’t have the explosiveness to be a true sideline-to-sideline chaser and will be targeted in man coverage by dynamic backs and tight ends. Overall, Dumas-Johnson is sound in his run fits and competes with a confident, physical edge, but he will need to prove he won’t be a liability in coverage to see significant defensive snaps. He has the skill set of a potential role player and special-teamer.”
This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Packers signing Kentucky LB Jamon Dumas-Johnson as UDFA following 2025 draft
