GREEN BAY — It was a long wait for the Green Bay Packers, who didn’t make their first selection in the 2026 NFL Draft until Day 2 with pick 52, but general manager Brian Gutekunst used that selection Friday night to address the cornerback position, taking South Carolina’s Brandon Cisse.
Photos: Packers second-round draft pick Brandon Cisse in action
NC State's Brandon Cisse warms up before a 2023 game in Raleigh, N.C.
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NC State's Brandon Cisse shouts to his team during a 2023 game in Raleigh, N.C.
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NC State's Brandon Cisse warms up before a 2003 game against Marshall in Raleigh, N.C.
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NC State's Brandon Cisse defends during aa 2023 game against Marshall in Raleigh, N.C.
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Western Carolina running back Branson Adams stretches for the end zone as he tackled by NC State's Brandon Cisse during their 2024 game in Raleigh, N.C.
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NC State cornerback Brandon Cisse nearly intercepts a pass intended for Stanford wide receiver Ismael Cisse during their 2024 game in Raleigh, N.C.
KARL B. DEBLAKER, Associated Press
Virginia Tech wide receiver Ayden Greene pushes South Carolina defensive back Brandon Cisse out of the way of a pass during their 2025 game in Atlanta.
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Virginia Tech wide receiver Donavon Greene makes a catch against South Carolina defensive back Brandon Cisse during their 2025 game in Atlanta.
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Kentucky running back Seth McGowan is tackled by South Carolina defensive back Brandon Cisse during their 2025 game in Columbia, S.C.
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South Carolina defensive back Brandon Cisse, right, celebrates with defensive back Jalon Kilgore during their 2025 game against Kentucky in Columbia, S.C.
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South Carolina defensive back Brandon Cisse goes through drills and testing at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis.
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South Carolina cornerback Brandon Cisse runs the 40-yard dash during the school’s pro day in Columbia, S.C.
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South Carolina cornerback Brandon Cisse runs drills during the school’s pro day in Columbia, S.C.
SCOTT KINSER, Associated Press
South Carolina cornerback Brandon Cisse runs drills during the school’s pro day in Columbia, S.C.
