Packers Draft Cisse for Cornerback Need

0:00On April 26th, Packers jumped on a cornerback need in the 2026 NFL draft, snagging South Carolina's Brandon Sissy at Pick 52 in the second round. No first rounder for them this year, but they grabbed six prospects total, including two corners like this athletic 20-year-old standout. Sissy checks in at 5 feet 11, 189 pounds, with a blazing relative athletic score of 9.24 and a 4-point, 4-140 at pro-day. He started at NC State, transferred to South Carolina for tougher SEC action and wrapped college with 65 tackles, 41 solo, 10 passes, defended, two picks, and a forced fumble. GM Brian Gutekund's lit up after the pick, calling out Sissy's suddenness, quick feet, length and comfort impress or off-man coverage. He loves the kids' aggression, run defense mindset, and upsides since he's so young with room to bulk up and refine his game. Film shows elite foot speed to mirror receivers and ball skills to swap passes, but he can

1:04over-pursue runs or bite on double moves, leading to occasional misses. Tackling needs work too, he's more torpedo than rapper right now. Dept chart gives him time with vets like Casey and Nixon and Jari Alexander ahead, fitting perfect in their man-heavy scheme. Packers see a future starter brewing if he polishes those edges. Watch your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI.