[1][2] He started at right tackle in the Dinos' 55th Vanier Cup victory over the Montreal Carabins in 2019.

Packer was selected in the sixth round, 51st overall, by the BC Lions in the 2021 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 21, 2021.

[4] After completing his U Sports eligibility, Packer re-signed with the Lions on December 14, 2021.

[5] He then made his professional debut on September 17, 2021, against the Calgary Stampeders in his hometown in his old university stadium at McMahon.

[8] Following training camp in 2024, Packer made the team's opening day roster as a backup offensive lineman.