NFC North Shockwaves: 8 Late-Round Rookies Who Might Steal the Spotlight in 2025″

They weren’t drafted under the lights. No podium walk. No instant headlines. But don’t blink, because these NFC North underdogs are turning rookie minicamp into a launchpad. From Day 3 obscurity to potential Day 1 impact, these fourth-to-sixth-round picks are writing their own stories, and it’s loud, fast, and dangerous.

Chicago Bears (Raw Talent, Ready Now)

Kiran Amegadjie (OT, Yale)

Ivy League brains with NFL brawn, Amegadjie is quietly dominating reps with his 6’5” frame and refined footwork. The Bears may have struck gold with a developmental tackle who’s already playing like a starter.

Austin Booker (EDGE, Kansas)

Lean, mean, and explosive, Booker’s pass rush is a problem. His length and twitch off the edge are nightmare fuel for QBs. He’s not just depth, he’s pressure in cleats.

Detroit Lions (Blue-Collar Beasts)

Miles Frazier (OL, LSU)

He plays angry, and Dan Campbell loves it. Frazier’s versatility and toughness fit Detroit like a glove. Plug him anywhere on the line, he’ll make his presence felt.

Isaac TeSlaa (WR, Arkansas)

From Division II to Arkansas to Detroit’s radar, TeSlaa is making noise. At 6’4” with glue hands and route precision, he’s already making contested catches look easy. Don’t be surprised when he turns red-zone targets into touchdowns.

Green Bay Packers ( Silent Killers in the Making)

Anthony Belton (OT, NC State)

A road-grader with a chip on his shoulder, Belton is already pancaking defenders in drills. He’s the kind of lineman who goes from backup to fan favorite in one injury-fueled start.

Kitan Oladapo (S, Oregon State)

Leader. Enforcer. Playmaker. Oladapo’s instincts in coverage and ability to lay the wood make him one of the sneakiest good picks in the draft. He’s Green Bay’s next secondary weapon—count on it.

Minnesota Vikings (Hidden Weapons Incoming)

Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (DL, Georgia)

6’5”, 300 pounds of SEC-built power, and he’s already breaking into the Vikings’ D-line rotation. TID lives in the backfield. Minnesota got a steal, and possibly a starter.

Jaylin Simpson (CB, Auburn)

Simpson doesn’t just cover—he takes the ball away. With natural instincts and elite recovery speed, he’s picking off passes like a Day 1 starter. Remember the name.

Mic Drop Moment

The NFC North just got dangerous. These late-round rookies aren’t here to ride the bench, they’re here to make rosters, turn heads, and change games. Call them sleepers if you want. But when they start cracking rotations and highlight reels, don’t say we didn’t warn you.

Day 3? Try Day 1 impact. The NFC North is waking up some monsters.