Quiet 1st round leaves Packers 'itching to get after it' on Day 2 of NFL Draft

GREEN BAY — The depth of the Green Bay Packers’ wide receiver room took a hit this offseason, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that this is now a pressing need that must be addressed right away in the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Packers saw Romeo Doubs sign with the New England Patriots in free agency. Green Bay also traded Dontayvion Wicks to the Philadelphia Eagles for a pair of draft picks in return. Combined, that’s 93 receptions, 1,180 yards and nine touchdowns from the 2025 season that now have to be replaced.

GREEN BAY — With the 2026 NFL Draft approaching, the tight end position for the Green Bay Packers is not to be forgotten.

With Tucker Kraft, the Packers are positioned well at the top of this depth chart. Prior to Kraft suffering a season-ending knee injury in 2025, he was emerging as one of the NFL’s top tight ends, bringing a do-it-all presence for Green Bay.

GREEN BAY — Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst feels good about the current state of running back room.

As currently constructed, Josh Jacobs headlines this group, while former third-round pick MarShawn Lloyd, Chris Brooks and others will provide depth, but Gutekunst still wants to bring in additional competition.

GREEN BAY — Quarterback is a position that Green Bay Packers’ general manager Brian Gutekunst could be looking at in the 2026 NFL draft.

With Malik Willis departing in free agency and signing with the Miami Dolphins, the backup quarterback role behind Jordan Love is now up for grabs.

GREEN BAY — Defensive tackle would seem to be among the more pressing needs that Green Bay Packers’ general manager Brian Gutekunst must still address in the 2026 NFL draft, and there are a few reasons for that.

For starters, the depth of this group was exposed last season after Devonte Wyatt was placed on injured reserve.

GREEN BAY — There will be changes taking place this season on defense for the Green Bay Packers, but linebacker Edgerrin Cooper’s focus this offseason has remained the same.

“Just one day at a time,” Cooper said of his offseason approach on Tuesday before the Packers' annual Tailgate Tour. “Getting 1% better every day. Just trying to be the best I can be and preparing myself for the most big situations and just going from there.”

GREEN BAY — One of the big questions facing the Green Bay Packers is how big a priority is addressing the defensive end position going to be for general manager Brian Gutekunst in the 2026 NFL draft.

Last August, Gutekunst pulled off the blockbuster trade for Micah Parsons, sending two first-round draft picks to Dallas, and then made Parsons the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL.

GREEN BAY — At one point this offseason, linebacker was one of the more under-the-radar needs for the Green Bay Packers. Quay Walker’s pending free agency and a lack of depth due to a few others hitting the open market resulted in some uncertainty.

However, looking ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft, that is no longer the case, given how general manager Brian Gutekunst approached free agency.

GREEN BAY — Entering the 2026 NFL Draft, there may not be a bigger need on the Green Bay Packers' roster than there is at cornerback. Bolstering the overall depth of this unit and adding competition for playing time are reasons why not just one, but multiple draft picks could be spent on the position.

Returning from last season are Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine. The two played the most snaps at cornerback for Green Bay, with Nixon making 17 starts and Valentine making 11.

GREEN BAY — As the 2026 NFL Draft draws near, it’s time to evaluate the current state of each of the Green Bay Packers’ position groups and highlight some potential prospects who could be of interest to general manager Brian Gutekunst.

The Packers will enter this year’s draft with a modest amount of draft capital, holding just seven total selections, including only two picks in the top 100, with Green Bay not having a first-round selection.

GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers will enter the 2026 NFL draft with questions throughout the offensive line depth chart.

What seems set ahead of the event is what the Packers’ starting offensive line group could be. But how well this unit holds up and performs over the course of the upcoming season remains an unknown. Some degree of uncertainty lingers at each position.