🏈 Packers NFL Draft Predictions 2026: Expert Mock Draft Picks, Team Needs, Best Fits & More
Without a first-round pick after sending it to Dallas in the Micah Parsons trade, the Green Bay Packers enter draft week picking at No. 52 in Round 2 and looking to fill gaps at cornerback and along the defensive line behind a roster that went 9-7-1 and has playoff aspirations in 2026.
As part of our NFL draft predictions for every team, we break down the Packers' full draft picks, biggest team needs, ideal prospect fits, mock draft projections, and our prediction for which player Green Bay will draft with their first pick ahead of the first round, which begins tonight at 8 p.m. ET live on ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network.
📊 Packers draft picks 2026
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| Round | Pick(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | No pick (traded to DAL in Micah Parsons deal) |
| 2 | No. 52 |
| 3 | No. 84 |
| 4 | No. 120, 153 |
| 5 | No. 160 |
| 6 | No. 201 |
| 7 | No. 236, 255 |
🆘 Packers team needs entering draft
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- Team needs: EDGE, DL, OL, CB, RB
- Key additions: Javon Hargrave (DT), Zaire Franklin (LB, via trade), Benjamin St-Juste (CB), Skyy Moore (WR)
- Key departures: Rashan Gary (EDGE, Cowboys via trade), Trevon Diggs (CB), Elgton Jenkins (OG, Browns), Rasheed Walker (OT, Panthers), Emanuel Wilson (RB, Seahawks)
Trading Gary to Dallas leaves the edge thinner opposite Parsons, and cornerback is a real concern after Diggs' departure. The offensive line lost two starters in Jenkins and Walker, too. Hargrave adds interior presence on defense, and Franklin bolsters the linebacker corps, but GM Brian Gutekunst still needs to find a corner and more depth up front with limited draft capital.
🏈 Packers draft prospect fits
I asked NFL draft expert Rob Paul to pick the Packers' best prospect fit in a dream scenario, their safest pick, and their best upside pick:
| Pick type | No. 52 pick | Grade | Paul's take |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌟 Dream pick | Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson | 7.05 | Despite his NFL bloodlines, production, feistiness, and instincts, Terrell could slide deep into the second round due to his poor testing numbers, and if he does, the Packers should bet on him with their need at corner |
| 🛡️ Safe pick | Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois | 7.0 | If Green Bay wants to add a high-motor, heavy-handed, violent pass rusher opposite Micah Parsons, Jacas is the ideal fit - he's like a twitched up wrecking ball |
| 🚀 Upside pick | Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina | 7.05 | One of the best athletes in the draft, Cisse's explosiveness shows up in man coverage where he can mirror and match wide receivers downfield, and it's a bonus that he's a willing tackler |
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📝 Packers mock draft consensus picks
I went through the final mock drafts from 10 top experts across the industry and gathered their NFL mock draft consensus picks for the Green Bay Packers' first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here's who they expect Green to draft:
| Expert | Pick |
|---|---|
| Mel Kiper (ESPN) | Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson (No. 52) |
| Peter Schrager (ESPN) | No projected pick in Round 1 |
| Daniel Jeremiah (NFL.com) | No projected pick in Round 1 |
| Lance Zierlein (NFL.com) | No projected pick in Round 1 |
| Todd McShay (The Ringer) | No projected pick in Round 1 |
| Dane Brugler (The Athletic) | No projected pick in Round 1 |
| Mike Renner (CBS Sports) | No projected pick in Round 1 |
| Tice & McDonald (Yahoo) | No projected pick in Round 1 |
| Albert Breer (Sports Illustrated) | No projected pick in Round 1 |
| Rob Paul (Sportsbook Review) | Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina (No. 52) |
🎯 Packers first position drafted
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Green Bay doesn't have a first-round pick after trading it to Dallas in the Micah Parsons deal, so the Packers' first selection comes at No. 52 in Round 2. Cornerback is the most pressing need after Trevon Diggs' departure, but the market sees defensive lineman as the more likely call for this group.
I broke down the latest NFL draft position odds for all 32 teams ahead of the first round.
🔮 Packers draft prediction 2026
See Rob Paul's expert NFL mock draft for projections and analysis of all 32 first-round picks.
Paul's pick at No. 52: Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
- Pro comparison: Alontae Taylor
- Measurables: 6'0" | 189 lbs | 20 years old | RAS: 9.24
More than anything, Packers GM Brian Gutekunst needs to add a cornerback early in the draft, and preferably one with a high ceiling. Brandon Cisse fits the bill as one of the youngest players in the class and one of the most athletic (93rd percentile vertical jump and 91st percentile broad jump). Cisse, nicknamed "Glitch" for his athleticism, is a feisty man, a cornerback with loose hips and light feet. He may not be a starter as a rookie, but he has Pro Bowl upside.
🏈 NFL draft predictions by team
See the live NFL draft odds for the top picks from the best NFL betting sites.
Ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, I broke down every team's full draft capital, their biggest needs and ideal prospect fits, the latest mock draft consensus from industry experts, and our draft prediction for their first pick this week:
AFC East: Bills | Dolphins | Jets | Patriots
AFC North: Bengals | Browns | Ravens | Steelers
AFC South: Colts | Jaguars | Texans | Titans
AFC West: Broncos | Chargers | Chiefs | Raiders
NFC East: Commanders | Cowboys | Eagles | Giants
NFC North: Bears | Lions | Packers | Vikings
NFC South: Buccaneers | Falcons | Panthers | Saints
NFC West: 49ers | Cardinals | Rams | Seahawks
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