PACKERS Potential early-round DT makes pre-draft visit with Packers Paul Bretl For the State Journal Apr 9, 2026 Apr 9, 2026 Updated Apr 9, 2026 × TODD D. MILEWSKI Badgers players Ben Dexheimer and Gavin Morrissey and coach Mike Hastings discuss playing old WCHA foe North Dakota in the Frozen Four. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers will reportedly be hosting a potential early-round pick on an official pre-draft visit.kAm}u{ :?D:56C p2C@? (:=D@? C6A@CE65 E92E v6@C8:2 5676?D:G6 E24<=6 r9C:DE6? |:==6C H:== G:D:E E96 !24<6CD[ 2=@?8 H:E9 D6G6C2= @E96C E62>D[ 367@C6 E96 a_ae }u{ 5C27E]k^AmkA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^>25:D@?]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^4ec536ca\_deb\c5ga\353c\67fh_5b3a64eQm!24<6CD 9@DE 7@C>6C {@F:D:2?2 =:?6324<6C 7@C AC6\5C27E G:D:Ek^2mk^AmkAmt249 }u{ E62> :D A6C>:EE65 E@ 9@DE FA E@ b_ AC@DA64ED @? @77:4:2= G:D:ED] x? 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Related to this story Wisconsin men's hockey rivalry with North Dakota resumes at Frozen Four Badgers players Ben Dexheimer and Gavin Morrissey and coach Mike Hastings discuss playing old WCHA foe North Dakota in the Frozen Four. Potential Packers draft picks make official visits to Green Bay There's no indication any of the incoming rookies will be in a Packers uniform, but the team's history shows there's a good chance some could. Packers seeking to shore up running back room with competition for back up role Green Bay lost its back up running back in free agency and is looking to add some competition. Packers GM hints at extension for key receiver after strong return from injury Although the big-play receiver is under contract for the upcoming season, a long-term deal could be in his near future after he made a strong … Packers host former Louisiana linebacker for pre-draft visit Jaden Dugger starred at Georgetown before transferring Louisiana. The all-around defensive playmaker has high-end athletic traits. Packers host former Louisiana linebacker for pre-draft visit Jaden Dugger starred at Georgetown before transferring Louisiana. The all-around defensive playmaker has high-end athletic traits. Packers reportedly host Georgia Tech defensive tackle for pre-draft visit Green Bay hosted Jordan van den Berg from Georgia Tech, who put up impressive numbers on the team's pro day.
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Wisconsin men's hockey rivalry with North Dakota resumes at Frozen Four Badgers players Ben Dexheimer and Gavin Morrissey and coach Mike Hastings discuss playing old WCHA foe North Dakota in the Frozen Four.
Potential Packers draft picks make official visits to Green Bay There's no indication any of the incoming rookies will be in a Packers uniform, but the team's history shows there's a good chance some could.
Packers seeking to shore up running back room with competition for back up role Green Bay lost its back up running back in free agency and is looking to add some competition.
Packers GM hints at extension for key receiver after strong return from injury Although the big-play receiver is under contract for the upcoming season, a long-term deal could be in his near future after he made a strong …
Packers host former Louisiana linebacker for pre-draft visit Jaden Dugger starred at Georgetown before transferring Louisiana. The all-around defensive playmaker has high-end athletic traits.
Packers host former Louisiana linebacker for pre-draft visit Jaden Dugger starred at Georgetown before transferring Louisiana. The all-around defensive playmaker has high-end athletic traits.
Packers reportedly host Georgia Tech defensive tackle for pre-draft visit Green Bay hosted Jordan van den Berg from Georgia Tech, who put up impressive numbers on the team's pro day.
