Packers' opening selection in NFL Draft turns to game tapes for tips, tricks

Paul Bretl For the State Journal
May 4, 2026
May 4, 2026 Updated May 4, 2026

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GREEN BAY — Green Bay Packers’ second-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, cornerback Brandon Cisse, is all football all the time.

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Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; South Carolina defensive back Brandon Cisse (DB04) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images — South Carolina defensive back Brandon Cisse speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Cisse was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
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