Rookie RB Emanuel Wilson earns a spot on the Packers' 53-man roster 8/29/2023 4:54:00 PM Share: GREEN BAY – The Packers reduced their roster to 53 players during the NFL-mandated roster reduction on Tuesday. Emanuel Wilson, a former JCSU running back, led the NFL in rushing yards during the preseason. He carried 38 times for 223 yards and two touchdowns, including a preseason-long run of 80 yards for a score against the Bengals in the preseason opener. Wilson is one of three undrafted rookies making the Packers' initial 53-man roster. Related Stories 04.23.26 Black College Football Poll and Black College All-American Teams Set to Debut in 2026 12.19.25 THE QUIET STORM BREAKS THROUGH: CURTIS ALLEN MAKES HISTORY AS HARLON HILL TROPHY RECIPIENT 12.05.25 VUU’s Curtis Allen Named 2025 Harlon Hill Finalist as CIAA Football Shines Across Super Region One 11.21.25 JCSU and VUU to Host First Round of NCAA Division II Football Championship Related Videos Now Playing: Play Video