The Green Bay Packers must navigate their way through the 2026 NFL Draft without a first-round pick.
Green Bay traded its first-rounder to the Dallas Cowboys as part of the Micah Parsons deal, which means the team won't hit the clock until No. 52 overall in the second round. That's where Brian Gutekunst will begin the task of adding reinforcements, with significant needs at cornerback, defensive tackle, and edge-rusher.
The NFL Draft can be chaotic, but we have you covered with everything you need to know relating to the Packers.
Packers draft snapshot
- Remaining needs: Offensive line, running back, cornerback
- Last updated: April 25, 6:00 p.m. CT
Draft pick tracker
Pick | Player |
|---|---|
Round 2 (52) | Brandon Cisse, CB |
Round 3 (77) | Chris McClellan, DT |
Round 4 (120) | Dani Dennis-Sutton, Edge |
Round 5 (153) | Jager Burton, C |
Round 6 (201) | Domani Jackson, CB |
Round 6 (216) | Trey Smack, K |
Round 2 (52): Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
The Packers actually did it. They've landed the cornerback they needed with South Carolina's Brandon Cisse.
Cisse is among the best athletes at his position in the class, although he may need some development before becoming a reliable starter. The upside is undeniable, and the pick is a clear sign that Green Bay realized the need for a significant upgrade in the secondary. Cisse will instantly improve the run defense, even if the consistency in coverage is a work in progress, and he might already be the Packers' CB1.
Read more about how Brandon Cisse's arrival could signal the end for Carrington Valentine
Round 3 (77): Chris McClellan, DT, Missouri
The Packers traded up to land the defensive lineman they needed. There was a run at the position early on, but Gutekunst got his target with Missouri's Chris McClellan.
McClellan can play a similar role to Devonte Wyatt in this defense. He made six sacks last season at Missouri and will bolster the interior pass rush alongside veteran Javon Hargrave. That's a fun 1-2 punch the Packers have added over the past two months.
Here's why Micah Parsons is the big winner of the Chris McClellan pick
Round 4 (120): Dani Dennis-Sutton, Edge, Penn State
Many believed the Packers could select Dani Dennis-Sutton in the second round. They just stole him in the fourth. This is a home-run pick.
Dennis-Sutton is one of the best athletes in the class and will instantly improve the Packers' run defense. He has 17 sacks since the start of 2024. Micah Parsons will love working alongside another Nittany Lion.
Read how Dani Dennis-Sutton is the perfect answer to Micah Parsons' challenge
Round 5 (153): Jager Burton, C, Kentucky
The Packers needed to address their paper-thin offensive line depth, and they achieved that by drafting the versatile Jager Burton.
Burton can play at any of the interior spots, although his best work came at center. He didn't allow a single sack last season and could compete for a starting job surprisingly early.
Here's what the Jager Burton pick could mean for Sean Rhyan
Round 6 (201): Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama
The Packers took a high-upside swing on Alabama's Domani Jackson. While he's not ready to start immediately, he has the elite traits and athleticism Green Bay covets.
An Alabama expert's take on the Packers' Domani Jackson pick
Round 6 (216): Trey Smack, K, Florida
The Packers traded away both of their seventh-round choices to move up for Florida kicker Trey Smack. He has a big leg, and Green Bay's bold trade-up shows it believes Smack can compete with Brandon McManus.
The Packers have put Brandon McManus on notice with trade-up for Trey Smack
Updated Packers depth chart
Offense
- QB: Jordan Love, Desmond Ridder, Kyle McCord
- RB: Josh Jacobs, Chris Brooks, MarShawn Lloyd
- WR: Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden, Savion Williams, Skyy Moore
- TE: Tucker Kraft, Luke Musgrave, Josh Whyle
- OL: Jordan Morgan, Aaron Banks, Sean Rhyan, Anthony Belton, Zach Tom, Jager Burton, Darian Kinnard, Brant Banks, Jacob Monk, Travis Glover, Donovan Jennings
Defense
- DL: Devonte Wyatt, Javon Hargrave, Chris McClellan, Karl Brooks, Warren Brinson, Nazir Stackhouse
- Edge: Micah Parsons, Lukas Van Ness, Dani Dennis-Sutton, Brenton Cox Jr., Barryn Sorrell, Collin Oliver, Arron Mosby
- LB: Edgerrin Cooper, Zaire Franklin, Isaiah McDuffie, Ty'Ron Hopper, Kristian Welch
- CB: Keisean Nixon, Brandon Cisse, Carrington Valentine, Javon Bullard, Benjamin St-Juste, Kamal Hadden, Domani Jackson
- S: Xavier McKinney, Evan Williams, Kitan Oladapo, Jaylin Simpson
Tracking the NFC North rivals
Chicago Bears
- Round 1, Pick 25: Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
- Round 2, Pick 57: Logan Jones, C, Iowa
- Round 3, Pick 69: Sam Roush, TE, Stanford
- Round 3, Pick 89: Zavion Thomas, WR, LSU
- Round 4, Pick 124: Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas
- Round 5, Pick 166: Keyshaun Elliott, LB, Arizona State
- Round 7, Pick 213: Jordan van den Berg, DT, Georgia Tech
The Bears needed help in the secondary, so Dillon Thieneman makes sense at No. 25. Thieneman was consistently mocked to the Minnesota Vikings. He will play in the NFC North, but not where many expected. They have also added another option at center by drafting Logan Jones. Pro Bowler Drew Dalman surprisingly retired this offseason, leaving a void in the middle of the offensive line.
Detroit Lions
- Round 1, Pick 17: Blake Miller, T, Clemson
- Round 2, Pick 44: Derrick Moore, Edge, Michigan
- Round 4, Pick 118: Jimmy Rolder, LB, Michigan
- Round 5, Pick 157: Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State
- Round 5, Pick 168: Kendrick Law, WR, Kentucky
- Round 6, Pick 205: Skyler Gill-Howard, DT, Texas Tech
- Round 7, Pick 222: Tyre West, DT, Tennessee
It hurts to say it, but the Lions have quietly gotten back to the basics. Brad Holmes became too cute with his picks in recent years, but he has now added one of the best tackles in the class and a quality pass-rusher to pair with Aidan Hutchinson. It's not a flashy draft class, but the Lions are doing what they need to bounce back.
Minnesota Vikings
- Round 1, Pick 18: Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
- Round 2, Pick 51: Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati
- Round 3, Pick 82: Domonique Orange, DT, Iowa State
- Round 3, Pick 97: Caleb Tiernan, T, Northwestern
- Round 3, Pick 98: Jakobe Thomas, S, Miami
- Round 5, Pick 159: Max Bredeson, FB, Michigan
- Round 5, Pick 163: Charles Demmings, CB, Stephen F. Austin State
- Round 6, Pick 198: Demond Claiborne, RB, Wake Forest
- Round 7, Pick 235: Gavin Gerhardt, C, Cincinnati
The Vikings used their top choice to add a defensive tackle, which comes as no surprise after losing Javon Hargrave (to the Packers) and Jonathan Allen this offseason. It's a risky move, though, as Banks offers a high upside but low floor, especially given his injury history.
Minnesota later doubled down at defensive tackle by selecting Domonique Orange, a player often mocked to the Packers. That one hurts.
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