Packers fix multiple weaknesses in latest 7-round mock draft and the full plan increasingly feels too good to ignore
Draft is always the most important path for the Packers to build the roster, and this scenario would solve some mid- and long-term issues on the roster, including replacing players lost this offseason.
The Green Bay Packers went out of their regular modus operandi this offseason by adding older players like Javon Hargrave, Benjamin St-Juste, and Zaire Franklin. That will be a short-term solution for some defensive problems. Now, the draft is around the corner, and this is the big opportunity for general manager Brian Gutekunst to solve the big-picture issues.
In this seven-round mock draft scenario created using our A to Z Sports simulator tool, which is fantastic, we had two trades down and made eight total picks, solving the most pressing needs on the roster — for 2026 and beyond.
Second round, Pick 52: Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
Polished, technical corner with elite ball skills. Four INTs and nine pass breakups on 634 snaps. 9.67 RAS with 93rd-percentile athleticism. Short arms and competition level concern evaluators. AP Second-Team All-American. Cornerback is an obvious need for the Packers, and Johnson has the potential to be an immediate starter.
Third round, Pick 84: Gracen Halton, DT, Oklahoma
Impressive athlete with deadly first-step burst at 6-3, 293 pounds. Effective on stunts and twists. Short arms and lack of ideal length limit upside. Snap-to-snap consistency questioned. The Packers need short- and long-term answers at the positions, and Halton offers a flexibility to both generate pressure and stop the run, which the team badly needs.
Fifth round, Pick 155: Austin Barber, T, Florida
He’s a 6-6, 314-pound tackle who absorbs bull rushes with a sturdy base. Zone-system fit for outside run schemes. Struggles against speed-to-power rushers and elite talent. Third-team All-SEC. Green Bay still has to see if Jordan Morgan will become a high-end left tackle, and getting more depth at a key position is relevant.
Fifth round, Pick 160: Tyren Montgomery, WR, John Carroll
Montgomery is a 5-11, 190-pound wide receiver. 119 catches, 1,528 yards, 15 TDs in 2025 (school records). 10’8″ broad jump, 19.43 MPH Senior Bowl top speed. Elite athleticism, impressive versus FBS competition at Senior Bowl. Small-school resume, route refinement needed. D-III AP All-American. With so many WRs in a contract year, the Packers could add more long-term pieces to the room.
Sixth round, Pick 201: DeMonte Capehart, DT, Clemson
Capehart is 6-5, 313-pound defensive tackle with explosive first step and powerful punch. Heavy-handed interior defender who overwhelms blockers. Quick rise limited pass-rush plan. One of the fastest DTs at NFL Combine with elite RAS.
Sixth round, Pick 209: Caden Curry, EDGE, Ohio State
Curry is a 6-4 pass-rusher with elite hand usage, power, and leverage. A strong motor chaser plays down from the backside. Lacks elusiveness and agility with limited counter moves. He had 11 sacks in a breakout 2025 season. After losing Rashan Gary and Kingsley Enagbare this offseason, the Packers could add a solid rotational piece there.
Seventh round, Pick 236: Thaddeus Dixon, CB, North Carolina
Dixon was up and down as a tackler throughout his college career. He transferred to North Carolina under Bill Belichick this past season, and the alignment versatility is a calling card. He can play inside and outside, and even being frequently used as a blitzer. He had 19 pass breakups over three college seasons — the first two ones at Washington.
Seventh round, Pick 255: Behren Morton, QB, Texas Tech
Morton had a pre-draft visit with the Packers. He had some injury issues and has a limited ceiling, but his ability to read defenses and execute the scheme with accurate throws puts him in position to be a solid NFL backup quarterback.
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