Packers Draft: Late-Round Magic

0:00On April 20th, the Green Bay Packers are gearing up for the 2026 NFL draft with no first round pick, kicking things off at the 52nd overall slot. They've got eight selections total, including two each in the 5th and 7th rounds. Over their century plus history, they've picked at nearly every spot from 1 to 256, and these exact positions have delivered some. Real gyms, including three pro bowl standouts, take that 52nd pick, like back in 2006, when they grab wire receiver Greg Jennings from Western Michigan. He became a two-time pro bowler and key piece for their offense, or the 84th overall in 1986, snagging pass rusher Tim Harris from Memphis, who racked up 55 sacks over 5 years. Earned two all pro nods, and still holds their single season sack record at 19.5. Fans still buzz about these hits because they show late-round magic can change a franchise. Jennings lit up the field post a rough four-win season, while Harris nearly snagged the offensive player of the year.

1:05Even cult heroes like Jeff Jane is at, 236 and 2014, popped off with those epic Hail Mary catches in the playoffs, keeping. Dreams alive for under the radar guys. On the flip side, not every pick at spots like 120, 153 or 201 panned out. Some never even played a snap. Recent ones include quarterback Randy Wright from Wisconsin at 153 in 1984, who struggled with more picks than Touchdowns or Cornerback Halen King at 255 just last year. With this draft history as a blueprint, Packers Brass are hunting that next magick man like Don Machkowski at 255 in 1987, who led the league in passing and sparked comeback fever. Who knows, one of these slats could birth a legend to keep the cheesehead legacy rolling strong. That's the story for today. And if you'll news today, driven by AI.