3 Packers who clinched a roster spot in the second preseason game

1. RB Kylin Hill

As much as Hill has been the favorite to be the Packers’ No. 3 running back all along, he still had to earn it. A mix of his own good performance and the struggles of others during the preseason has secured his roster spot. The rookie back out of Mississippi State has scored a touchdown in both preseason games (one rushing and one receiving), along with 70 kickoff return yards (58 in the first preseason game).

Against the Jets, Hill had 40 total yards on nine touches (seven carries and two catches) along with that rushing score. Meanwhile, Patrick Taylor and Dexter Williams had a fumble and a third-down dropped pass in the game respectively, albeit as Taylor led the team in rushing (eight carries for 48 yards).

Hill will only have a notable offensive role as a rookie if Aaron Jones or AJ Dillon is injured. But he could be the Packers’ primary kickoff returner right out of the gate, as he’s made made an impact there as well. He has not been unseated by lesser talents the Packers had around in previous years, which says a lot about him.