Packers' Draft Focus: Defensive Tackle for 3-4 Shift

0:00It's March 26th. This is NFL News today, your AI-powered source for everything, NFL. Free agency is wrapping up for the Green Bay Packers, and now, General Manager Brian Gudakunst is zeroing in on the draft to fix some key long-term, roster gaps. The biggest need heading into draft week, defensive tackle, with a push for more depth at nose tackle as they shift toward a base 3-4 defense. The team made a solid move by trading Colby Wooden and signing veteran Javon Hargrave, which bolsters the interior line right away. Still, they need younger players who can grow into starters, especially with the Vante Wyatt recovering from injury and others in contract years. Packer's wire staffers mostly agree on defensive tackle as the top priority. Zach Cruz likes George's Kristen Miller for his versatility in the 3-4, while Mark Oldaker's and Brennan Roup both point to Iowa States. Dominique Orange, a powerful 322-pounder with pass rush upside.

1:01One dissenting voice comes from Brandon Carwell, who calls for an edge rusher like Penn State's Danny Dennis Sutton to pair with the current group, and avoid relying too much on unproven talent. As the draft nears, these picks could help build a stronger front that disrupts offenses for years, keeping Green Bay competitive in the NFC North.