(WNFL/LEARFIELD) – Pro Football Focus gives the Packers’ 2026 NFL Draft Class a “B” grade. Cornerback Brandon Cisse was taken in the second round.
PFF says he has the tools to develop into a starter.
In the third round, defensive tackle Chris McClellan is noted for his strength and could become a solid run-stopper.
Edge rusher Dani Dennis-Sutton offers good size and length after he was taken in the fourth round.
In the fifth, offensive lineman Jager Burton allowed just 12 pressures on 457 pass-blocked snaps and no sacks or hits.
Sixth-rounder cornerback Domani Jackson is much stronger in man-to-man than he is in zone coverage.
Also in the sixth round, kicker Trey Smack is very accurate and was good on five of his six field-goal attempts of more than 50 yards.
What did Packers GM Brian Gutekunst have to say after the draft?
First, he talked about picking just 6 players.
And then talked about trading up to pick kicker Trey Smack to compete with Brandon McManus.
Why trade to pick Trey Smack?
Gutekunst talked about the defensive players they selected.
What did he have to say about 6th round corner Domani Jackson from Alabama?
How about 5th round center Jager Burton from Kentucky?
And then 4th round pick Dennis Sutton of Penn State?
Packers coach Matt LaFleur also talked about adding just 6 players through the draft.
And he talked about the picks of defensive players.
Among undrafted free agents reportedly signing with the Packers, there is Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Jones per NFL Media, linebacker TJ Quinn from Louisville per NFL Media, Nevada safety Murvin Kenion per KPRC 2 in Houston and Florida wide receiver J Michael Sturdivant per CBS Sports.
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