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0 Share Newsweek is a Trust Project member See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Murvin Kenion III gave the Green Bay Packers something to think about in their preseason opener.
The Packers already have lots of confidence at the top of the safety room with Xavier McKinney and rising star Evan Williams, so Kenion isn't walking into an obvious opening. But that's exactly why his performance stood out. When chances to be seen are limited, young players have to make sure they're noticed when they get onto the field. Kenion did just that.
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He finished the game with six total tackles, tying Mark Perry for the team lead on defense. The numbers were good, but one play really stood out. Kenion came up with an excellent pass breakup in the end zone that prevented a touchdown.
That's the sort of play that gets looks. Kenion isn't a lock to make the Packers' roster, and the depth ahead of him at safety makes his path more difficult. Still, he couldn't have asked for a much better way to start making his case.
Preseason games are important for players in Kenion's position because there's only so much that can be shown in practice. When the lights come on, a young player needs to turn those chances into something tangible.
Kenion did more than simply get on the field. He was involved, made tackles and came up with a play that kept points off the board. That's a great start.
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His work on special teams could also end up being important as the Packers make their roster decisions. For a player competing for one of the final spots, being able to contribute in more than one area can make a real difference. That's ultimately what Kenion is trying to establish.
The Packers have a strong safety group, which means there's no guarantee that a good preseason opener will be enough. But Kenion is putting together the kind of tape that can keep him in the mix for a long time.
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