Kurt Benkert Is Easy to Root for

Quarterback Kurt Benkert will be one of the easiest players to root for during training camp. The Green Bay Packers signed Benkert in May for a chance to compete as a backup quarterback. The former Atlanta Falcon has been in Green Bay only for a short time, but he’s already becoming a fan favorite.

Benkert loves family, video games, and using non-traditional ways of traveling to work. Follow Benkert on any of his social media pages, and you will see him riding a skateboard or scooter to Lambeau Field. In what can only be described as a stressful offseason for Packers fans, Benkert has been a breath of fresh air.

On Sunday, Benkert posted a video to his Twitter of him and his family visiting the team pro shop to pick up a jersey for his wife. The cashier said candidly, ”Wow awesome jersey, I love Kurt Benkert,” only to look down the counter and see Benkert standing there recording.

It was a great moment to capture.

Story time:

We went to the pro shop today to pick up a jersey I had made for my wife.

Wife goes to the counter, and the kid who gives her the jersey says, “Wow awesome jersey, I love Kurt Benkert.”

My wife says, “Well he’s right over there.👉🏼”

His response is at the end👇🏼 pic.twitter.com/NrqWSQXsQa

— Kurt Benkert (@KurtBenkert) July 11, 2021

The very next day, Benkert posted a picture of what he would be gifting Joey, the Benkert superfan. Joey received a signed football and Benkert trading cards, all featuring the athlete’s signature. Benkert’s gesture was an awesome display of character and showed why he is a terrific fit in Green Bay.

Follow Benkert on Twitter for more updates and videos.

Benkert is beloved for his off-the-field antics, but he has his work cut out for him when it comes to making the team. He is low on the depth chart and could receive only a small helping of reps in practice and the preseason. However, that shouldn’t stop the fanbase from supporting Benkert, who is a nice guy that just so happens to play for the Packers.