Green Bay Packers go through a defensive makeover, Jordan Love gets more weapons in latest 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft
Latest 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft gifts the Green Bay Packers a tremendous haul of prospects.
The Green Bay Packers have been a mildly inconsistent team so far in 2025, but they have the recipe to compete for a Super Bowl if they play their best football at the right time.
Head coach Matt LeFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst have managed to put together one of the best rosters in the league, but as we know in the free agency era, there will always be some holes to fill. The hope is that the organization can fill those needs next offseason after hoisting the Lombardi Trophy.
It is, however, never too early to look forward to the 2026 NFL Draft, one of the ways to find answers for those roster holes. With the help of A to Z Sports Packers writer Wendell Ferreira, I put together a 7-round 2026 mock draft for Green Bay. Ferreira spent some time describing the state of the roster and the biggest needs that will exist this offseason. With that information, I put together the best possible haul I could.
Here is what you need to know about the Packers roster, according to Ferreira.
Green Bay Packers team needs
Cornerback
Cornerback is undoubtedly the most pressing need for the Packers. After losing Jaire Alexander and Eric Stokes, Green Bay signed Nate Hobbs, but the addition hasn’t panned out so far.
The necessity to add a true boundary corner has become evident, especially because Carrington Valentine will enter the final year of his rookie deal in 2026. It wouldn’t be surprising if the Packers selected multiple CBs, since Brian Gutekunst has a track record of attacking needs with more than one pick in the same class.
Defensive tackle
The Packers lost T.J. Slaton in free agency, then had to give up Kenny Clark out of nowhere to acquire Micah Parsons. Devonte Wyatt has stepped up and is already under contract for 2026.
But Wyatt, Karl Brooks, and Colby Wooden are all entering the final year of their deals next season, and Green Bay likes to operate ahead of time to avoid giving rookies too big a role.
Offensive line
Gutekunst has invested a lot of draft resources in the offensive line, even getting three in the same class several times. Rasheed Walker and Sean Rhyan are both free agents, and Elgton Jenkins’ contract situation will be up in the air.
Jordan Morgan and Anthony Belton are natural options to become starters, but the Packers will need more alternatives to compete and create depth.
Wide receiver
Wide receiver is not necessarily a huge need, but the Packers could certainly use more depth pieces. Romeo Doubs is a free agent, and Malik Heath is a restricted FA, while Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, and Dontayvion Wicks will all be in contract years.
Beyond them, the Packers only have the 2025 picks, Matthew Golden and Savion Williams. So even if it’s likely that one or two of those pieces will end up with extensions, Gutekunst could keep the approach of replenishing the room with young, cheap talent.
Quarterback
Quarterback is a low-key need because Malik Willis will be a free agent, and we don’t have enough evidence about Clayton Tune to confidently say he’s a realistic backup option.
Jordan Love is obviously the long-term franchise quarterback, but getting a backup in the draft has been a challenge after the selections of Sean Clifford and Michael Pratt didn’t work out.
Running back
Josh Jacobs is still in the middle of his four-year contract. However, MarShawn Lloyd has suffered from an absurd amount of injuries, while Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks are slated to become restricted free agents. Maybe the Packers decide to tender or find a way to keep one or both of them, but getting a late-round running back wouldn’t be a bad idea.
Tight end
Tucker Kraft will inevitably receive a long-term extension and become a rich man. But Luke Musgrave isn’t that good a fit for Matt LaFleur’s offense. If the Packers can get an all-around backup with special teams ability, that could be a valuable addition to the roster.
7-round Packers mock draft
Now that we know the biggest needs on the roster, it is time to turn that into some solutions via the 2026 NFL Draft. The Packers present some challenges, considering that they don’t have a first-round selection after the Micah Parsons trade, but there is always value to be found. Here is my best attempt at finding that value.
Round 2, Pick 63: Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&M
Long and lean, Lee is an extremely physical defensive back who likes to get his hands on opposing wide receivers early in reps. While he isn’t the most dynamic athlete of all time, he has a requisite level in every capacity to stick.
Lee should develop into a starter on the outside as long as he is developed properly.
Round 3, Pick 95: Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati
A ball of chaos in the middle of a defense, Corleone has left the issues with blood clots behind him. At 6-1, 335 pounds, Corleone is built low to the ground and is extremely difficult to move.
He may never make a ton of plays behind the line of scrimmage, but Corleone is a winning football player who makes everyone around him better.
Round 4, Pick 131: Jude Bowry, OT, Boston College
As Ferreira mentioned, the offensive line could have some reshaping in the near future. Continuing to add talent to that group is paramount, especially with some players who could play multiple positions.
While Bowry is a left tackle by trade, he has the body type and developmental upside to see where he fits best in order to get the best five on the field.
Round 5, Pick 171: Duce Robinson, WR, Florida State
At around 6-6, 223 pounds, Robinson is a massive boundary wide receiver with an insane catch radius. Robinson has made a lot of plays since transferring from USC this past offseason, leading the Seminoles with 29 receptions for 541 yards and three touchdowns so far this season.
The former five-star recruit hasn’t quite developed into what most expected on the college level, but Robinson still has a role due to his size and ball skills.
Round 6, Pick 212: Sawyer Robertson, QB, Baylor
While Robertson doesn’t possess the most exciting physical tools, he is an accurate quarterback who makes a lot of nice plays with his ability to layer the football.
Add in toughness, a good frame, and a good mind, and the former Mississippi State transfer feels like a player who can fight for a backup job for the foreseeable future.
Round 7, Pick 246: Jaydn Ott, RB, Oklahoma
After Ott transferred from Cal this offseason, many expected him to get back to pre-injury form with the Sooners, but it just didn’t happen.
There is still some hope that Ott will get back to his old self, but doubt persists. You still can’t blame anyone, however, for taking a chance on that type of speed.
Round 7, Pick 256: Tanner Koziol, TE, Houston
Koziol began his career at Ball State and has quietly been one of the more productive tight ends in the country over the past several years while hauling in 199 receptions for 1,857 yards and 21 touchdowns.
The 6-7, 250-pound tight end is a bit stiff and will never be a major asset in the run game, but his ball skills and hands are very good.
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