Undrafted by the NFL – Nazir Stackhouse proves destiny still called him to Green Bay.

Undrafted by the NFL – Nazir Stackhouse proves destiny still called him to Green Bay.

Green Bay, Wisconsin – October 15, 2025

From a boy who grew up in hardship in Georgia to one of the Green Bay Packers’ most inspiring rookies, Nazir Stackhouse’s story is a living testament to resilience, faith, and an unbreakable love for the game of football.

Undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft, Stackhouse could have easily become just another dream left behind. But the 23-year-old refused to let disappointment define him. Just hours after the final round ended, the Packers called – and he seized the opportunity with the heart of someone who had fought for every small victory in his life.

Raised by a single mother, Rajeeyah Howard, Nazir grew up in difficult circumstances. She worked overnight shifts until 2 a.m., then drove hundreds of miles just to see her son play. It was Howard who first signed him up for football, hoping the sport would keep him on the right path. From that moment, the game became a shared flame between mother and son – one that still burns today.

Stackhouse’s path was never easy. He battled narcolepsy, a chronic sleep disorder that once caused him to nod off during team meetings or even on the sideline. Yet instead of surrendering, he fought through treatment and proved that no condition could stop him from chasing his NFL dream.

Now, wearing the Packers’ green and gold, Stackhouse has begun to prove his worth. From an “undrafted nobody” to a trusted young player in Green Bay’s locker room, he shows that faith and hard work can rewrite destiny.

“I wasn’t drafted, but God put me exactly where I needed to be – Green Bay,” Stackhouse said, his voice trembling as he recalled the journey. “At one point, I thought the door had closed for me. Then I realized sometimes the long road is the right one – as long as you never give up.”

He smiled, determination in his eyes:

“I don’t care what people said – too slow, not good enough. I show up every day to work harder than I did yesterday. I want people to see that a poor kid from Georgia can still reach his dream – if he just believes in himself.”

And in Titletown, USA, where legends are born, Nazir Stackhouse is quietly writing his own chapter – the story of a man who wasn’t chosen, yet was always meant to shine.