Packers will host CMU edge rusher Michael Heldman on pre-draft visit
An incredible athlete from a Group of Five school will visit the Packers soon.
Sep 6, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Eli Holstein (10) runs the ball as Central Michigan Chippewas defensive lineman Michael Heldman (97) chases during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Let’s add another player to the list of pre-draft visitors with the Green Bay Packers, and this one checks just about every box of the typical Packers visitor. Small-school player?
Check. Elite athlete? Check.
Likely to be a late-round pick or undrafted free agent? Check. Enter Michael Heldman, a defensive end out of Central Michigan, whose visit was reported on Friday by Tom Pelissero.
Heldman, a 3. 5-year starter for the Chippewas, had posted 8. 5 sacks over his first four seasons before breaking out in his senior year to the tune of 10.