Should the Packers try to keep Enagbare through 2026 and beyond? Here’s what the numbers say about what he brings, based on his play in Green Bay so far:
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Strengths
There is only one area in which Enagbare has been a consistently high-end player compared to the rest of the NFL, and that is his tackle production in the run game.
Since entering the league in 2022, Enagbare ranks in the 74th percentile among qualified edge defenders in tackles per career defensive play. Over the past three years, his ranking has improved to the 87th percentile, and he actually ranked fourth overall among EDGEs last season.
Enagbare has made some big plays in the running game for the Packers and has generally been reliable in that phase. He has also ranked above average (50th percentile) in stop rate, which are tackles that result in an offensive failure, and missed tackle rate since 2022.
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Weaknesses
However, he’s not a special pass rusher by any means, ranking in just the 27th percentile in pass rusher sacks per play since 2022.
Even when facing true passing sets, which eliminate elements like screens, play action, quick releases or throws, Enagbare hasn’t had much of an impact. These are situations that are supposed to be advantageous for defenders, but Enagbare only ranks in the 24th percentile in PFF’s pass rush productivity (PRP) metric against true passing sets.
It’s not like Enagbare should be exhausted, either, as he’s been in the 23rd percentile in pass catches per game compared to his positional peers.
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He has also been one of the most penalized edge defenders in the league over the years, ranking in the 24th percentile since entering the league in penalties per play.
Growth areas
During his time in Green Bay, Enagbare has become one of the league’s best edge defenders.
His tackle rate has always been a strength, but it’s even improved in recent years, with Enagbare ranking in the 93rd percentile in the league since 2024, compared to the 67th percentile in 2022 and 2023 combined.
But more than just knocking down the ball carrier, Enagbare’s tackles have become more impactful over time. He reached a career-high ranking in the 88th percentile in save rate last season.
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Enagbare’s average tackle depth jumped from the 28th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 60th percentile in 2025.
Regression areas
The former fifth-round pick has seen his role against the pass slowly expand throughout his time in Green Bay, averaging a ranking in the 20th percentile in pass sacks per game in 2022 and 2023, and this has risen to the 29th percentile over the past two years.
But as he’s played more, Enagbare’s center-to-center production as a pass rusher has dropped dramatically. Overall, he was just below average for a pass rusher in his first two years, but has since fallen into the bottom third of the league.
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Enagbare fell from the 46th percentile in quarterback hurries per play between 2022 and 2023 to the 29th percentile from 2024 to 2025. His rush rating against true passing sets has fallen each year from the 57th to the 26th percentile and eventually to just 13th in 2025.
The story is similar with QB hits. Enagbare rose to the 77th percentile in his first two years, but has dropped to the 34th percentile since 2024. Against true passing sets, his average ranking fell from the 65th percentile between 2022 and 2023 to 16th since then.
Similarly, his position in PFF’s PRP metric has fallen from the 40th to the 26th percentile between his first two and last two seasons. His pass rush win rate also fell from the 50th to the 28th percentile during that time period.
In general
Enagbare is an example of a late-round pick well spent. As a former fifth-rounder, he has contributed valuable plays to the Packers’ defense, but the stats suggest it is probably time to let him go and allow another team to pay him.
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He’s never been even an average pass rusher compared to his positional peers, and he’s trending in the wrong direction. It’s the opposite story for their run defense, but is that worth paying for?
A contract extension for Enagbare would be affordable, but every dollar matters for Green Bay right now, and his presence could mean it’s harder for younger players with more potential to get on the field and develop.
This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Should the Packers Re-Sign Kingsley Enagbare?