Chip Trayanum: Packers' Late-Round Draft Target

0:00On March 26th, the Green Bay Packers are eyeing running back depth for the 2026 NFL draft and in their countdown of top prospects. Toledo's Chip Trianum sits at number 34, with Josh Jacobs as the main back and Chris Brooks as a solid number 2. The team still needs reliability beyond the injury prone Marsh on Lloyd. Trianum, a day three target, brings power running and special teams value to help shore up the roster. Trianum's college pass took him through four schools over six seasons, starting as a linebacker recruit at Arizona State before transfers to Ohio. State, Kentucky, and finally Toledo. Last year, he rushed for 1,015 yards and 12 touchdowns, while catching 21 passes for 212 yards and two more. Scores. At five foot 10 and 224 pounds, he showed patience, burst, and contact balance on film. Scouts love his versatility, from grinding inside runs to explosive cuts and even pass protection.

1:00He logged hundreds of special team snaps in his solid testing numbers, like a 4.5-340 yard dash, making him a plug-and-play. Option for coverage and blocking duties right away. For the Packers, Trianum fits as a third back, who adds chunk plays to a run game that lacked pop last season. His athleticism and multi-phase contributions could replace someone like a manual Wilson, giving coaches flexibility on offense and special teams, without a huge investment. As the Packers build for the future, prospects like Trianum highlight smart late-round picks that address needs now and grow into bigger roles. That's the story for today. NFL News Today, Driven by AI