This happens in every training camp. You have a few guys who shine in practice against each other. I remember when Malcolm Brogdon was coming back injury, Eric Nehm discussed how you cannot really judge these guys off practice. That’s very true for all sports. With the Green Bay Packers having six weeks of practice before their first game week, the hype around players gets crazy. Last year, we saw it with Jake Kumerow, and there are countless other examples throughout the years. Thus far, Ka’Dar Hollman, the sixth-round pick from this April, is getting a lot of love early on.

#Packers rookie CB Ka’Dar Hollman getting some first-team reps, spelling Kevin King.

— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) July 28, 2019

To see a player get reps with the ones is not exactly uncommon, but it isn’t one of those things where everyone gets a first-team rep plus an orange slice halfway through the day. It is not a participation trophy. Hollman played press coverage in college, and that’s helping him in the big leagues. Packers like what he does in that regard. If you have a skill that can translate, it’s a good thing. We’ll see if he can cut it when it comes time for preseason football. My assumption is the Packers will want to see him regularly out there. They have their three guys in their secondary set with Jaire Alexander, Kevin Kevin, and Tramon Williams but Hollman could be the fourth guy if he plays his cards right.

Hype machines are a fun thing. Even though it can lead to some overreactions, it’s fun to see a player go after it and make an impact for the team right away in training camp. Those are awesome surprises, and if they pay off, it can be huge for the team.

Charlie.