A collection of stories that detail positional needs and potential solutions for the Green Bay Packers as they prepare for the NFL Draft.
Why wide receiver position may be passed on by the Packers in upcoming 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.
Why tight end position could receive attention from Packers in upcoming NFL Draft
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.
Defensive tackle could be among priorities for Packers in draft
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.
Packers linebacker discusses offseason training, goals for 2026 campaign
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.”
Why defensive end position could be a wild card for Packers in upcoming NFL Draft
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.
Why linebacker position might be passed on for Packers in upcoming NFL Draft
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.
Photos: Wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks in his career with the Green Bay Packers
Why cornerback position is a top priority for Packers in upcoming NFL Draft
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.
Photos: Wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks in his career with the Green Bay Packers
Why safety position isn't a top priority for Packers in upcoming NFL Draft
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.
Photos: A look at the top photos from the Packers 2025-26 season
Offensive line questions mean Packers could bolster unit in draft
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.
Over general manager Brian Gutekunst's first eight years at the helm, there are trends that have emerged that give us some insight into who may be on Green Bay’s radar.
It'd been 40 years since Green Bay entered a draft without a first-round selection, but trades left them facing a similar situation in 2008 and 2017. Here's how they fared.
General manager Brian Gutekunst said a jump into the first round "was going to be quite expensive" but reiterated that the Packers are in a strong spot entering Day 2.
Over general manager Brian Gutekunst's first eight years at the helm, there are trends that have emerged that give us some insight into who may be on Green Bay’s radar.
It'd been 40 years since Green Bay entered a draft without a first-round selection, but trades left them facing a similar situation in 2008 and 2017. Here's how they fared.
General manager Brian Gutekunst said a jump into the first round "was going to be quite expensive" but reiterated that the Packers are in a strong spot entering Day 2.
During the lead up to the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, Green Bay reportedly reached a deal with one of its wideouts worth $50.25 million in new money.