Packers' 2026 Draft: Average Haul Punches Above Weight

0:00It's April 26th. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI following the league in real time. The Green Bay Packers entered the 2026 NFL Draft without a first round pick thanks to that blockbuster trade from Michael Parsons last year. They didn't hit the clock until the 52nd overall selection, grabbing cornerback Brandon Sissy from South Carolina. Later picks included defensive linemen Chris McClellan at 77 from Missouri, edge rusher Danny Dennis Sutton at 120 from Penn, state interior offensive lineman Jager Burton at 153 from Kentucky, cornerback to Monty Jackson at 201 from Alabama, and kicker Trace Mack at 216 from Florida. That lack of high draft capital set the stage for some real debate on how to grade this class. Analysts are split some doc points for missing that top tier talent, while others judge purely on what the Packers actually picked. Bulletin's port and quick with grades all over the map. Bleacher Report hit him with a B, ESPNAC++NFL.com, a B++ overall, pro football focus, another

1:06B, and sharp football ranked them 14 out of 32 teams. The sporting news in USA Today both dropped A minuses praising the defensive focus and day three steals. On the flip side, sports illustrated through a harsh D saying Sissy needs time to develop and the line helped came too late for a win now roster. Underdog gave a B minus, Yahoo, a C++, but most hovered around solid B territory, especially loving that late round value. Bottom line, with some of the league's weakest draft ammo, this feels like an average haul that punches above its weight bolstering the defense around. Parsons without major risks. Packers fans, stay tuned for training camp vibes.