Packers' 2026 Draft Focus: Defense

0:00On March 29th, last year in the 2025 NFL Draft, Packers GM Brian Gudakunst shocked folks by grabbing three offensive players straight out the gate in the first three rounds, something he hadn't done since 2020. He said it wasn't the plan, just how the board shook out with two receivers early. Now heading into the 2026 draft, expect Green Bay to flip the script and load up on defense, especially with their top picks. They got boxed out of prime defensive tackle in cornerback talent last time, only snagging guys late. Since then, they've traded away Kenny Clark and Colby Wooden, signed Javon Hardgrave up front and swapped corners too. Past rush needs help with Roshan Gary, gone to Dallas and Michael Parsons sideline a few weeks. Offense looks stacked though, six solid receivers including last year's top 100 picks, Josh Jacobs and Marshawn Lloyd at Running Back, tight ends. Getting deal ends, but day three fixes. The old lines invested heavy with first and second rounders like Jordan Morgan and Anthony

1:02Belton needing to step up. To balance the roster and beef up that defense for 2026 and beyond, piling resources there like they did in free agency just makes sense for the Pack. Football news powered by AI. This is NFL News Today. I'm Cory with the story.