Green Bay Packers: Ranking the most underrated players on 2019 roster
By Joe Kipp
5. Dean Lowry
One of the most underrated players on the Packers’ defense over the past two seasons has been defensive end Dean Lowry. Drafted in the fourth round in 2016, Lowry has played in 47 of a possible 48 games (19 starts) in his professional career. A much better run defender than edge rusher, Lowry still offers versatility with his size (6-6, 296 pounds) and athleticism (8.63-out-of-10 RAS score). Because of that, Lowry can play (almost) anywhere along the line of scrimmage.
Even though he isn’t the flashiest player, Lowry is a reliable rotational lineman who could probably start for a handful of teams around the league. Last season, he logged a career-high in defensive snaps (698), tackles (44), pass deflections (three) and sacks (three). Entering the last year of his rookie deal, Lowry could price himself out of Green Bay next offseason depending on how he performs in 2019.
That being said, the Packers appear to have a deep rotation along the defensive line heading into next season, so Lowry probably won’t fill the stat sheet with tons of sacks or even tackles. He may not even get to 698 snaps again like he did in 2018, but keeping him fresh in a deep rotation could provide a breakout season.