Coach Ansley Notes: Kalen King Has Potential to Compete for Outside Position if He Maintains Current Form

Green Bay, WI – May 16, 2025

Green Bay Packers’ passing game coordinator, Derrick Ansley, has shared positive remarks about young cornerback Kalen King, stating that he has the potential to compete for an outside cornerback position in the starting lineup if he continues to maintain his current form, according to ESPN sources.

Kalen King, selected by the Packers in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft, has shown significant effort in proving his worth. After initially being cut from the active roster, King was retained on the practice squad and later signed a futures contract in January 2025. During recent training sessions, he has made a strong impression on the coaching staff. “I don’t want to speak too soon—knock on wood—but if Kalen keeps up this form, he absolutely has the ability to compete for an outside spot,” Ansley shared in a recent interview.

King, a former standout at Penn State with 82 tackles, 3 interceptions, and 21 pass breakups in 2022, is steadily regaining his confidence after a challenging 2023 season. His speed and quick reflexes are seen as well-suited for the outside position, where he could face off against top opposing wide receivers.

Currently, the Packers’ outside cornerback spots are highly competitive, with names like Jaire Alexander, Nate Hobbs, and Carrington Valentine in the mix. However, if Alexander were to depart due to salary cap concerns—as rumored recently—or if King outperforms Valentine in upcoming training sessions, he could secure a starting role. Additionally, reserve cornerbacks like Kamal Hadden and Isaiah Dunn are also competitors King will need to surpass to solidify his spot.

Packers fans are hopeful that Kalen King will continue to progress and become a key part of the team’s defense. With preseason games and OTAs approaching, King will have the opportunity to prove he deserves the confidence placed in him by Coach Ansley and the staff.