Packers Boost Defense with NFL Draft Picks

0:00It's April 26th. I'm Corey with the story, and this is NFL News Today, football news powered by AI. The Green Bay Packers grabbed six solid picks in the 2026 NFL draft, kicking things off on day two with cornerback Brandon Sissy and defensive Lyme and Chris McClellan, then wrapping up on day three with Kicker, Trace Mack. Sissy stands out as a willing run defender with quick recovery speed, ranking second among drafted corners in runstop percent as last year at five. McClellan brings serious pass rest Jews as a nose tackle, posting a 9.6% win rate and 6-sacks in 2025, which had the Packers excited for three down potential. They also snagged Edge-Rusher Danny Dennis Sutton at pick 120, a steal with 96 pressures over his last two college seasons, including 17-sacks. Connor Jager Burton, impressed with zero-sacks or hits allowed on 457 pass blocking snaps, earning a top pass pro grade.

1:01Cornerback to Manny Jackson, limited foes to just 16 catches for 135 yards on 21 targets last season, showing sticky, coverage skills. These moves beef up the defense and add reliability up front and on special teams, setting the Packers up strong for the long haul.