Packers' 2nd Round Picks: Gold Mine or Bust?

0:00It's April 22nd. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. The Green Bay Packers are missing a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, but that might not hurt much given their track record in. Round two. Since the common draft started in 1967, they've landed some absolute gems there, turning second-rounders into Hall of Famers and Super. Bull stars. Take Lee Roy Butler, their top pick from 1990, a safety who racked up 38 picks, over 26, and became the first at his. Position to hit those marks. Devote Adams in 2014 exploded for thousands of yards and double-digit touchdowns over eight seasons, while guys like Jordy Nelson and Greg, Jennings deliver monster-receiving numbers and key playoff moments. These players made huge impacts, earning probals, all pro nods, and helping win a Super Bowl or two. Nick Collins was on a hall path with 17 interceptions in three years, before injury cut him short, and even lineman like Elton Jenkins and Chad,

1:04Clifton anchored lines against the league's best rushers. On the flip side, they've whiffed hard sometimes, like with quarterback Brian Brom in 2008, who never played a snap for them and bombed. Elsewhere, other buss include running back Virgil Robinson, who couldn't make the roster, and cornerbacks Josh Jackson and Kevin King, who fizzle fast despite high hopes. Lately, second-rounder Edger and Cooper from last year is trending up with over 200 tackles already, and they've got the 52nd pick this. Year? Just like Jennings back in the day, history says they could stride gold again and keep contending without that early pick.