Packers Draft: Shaping Defense Around Parsons

0:00On April 24th, the Green Bay Packers are geared up now that Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft is done. They skip the first round this year and next, after trading away picks, plus Kenny Clarke to land superstar pass rusher, Micah Parsons. Their turn comes at the 52nd overall pick, the 20th and Round 2, kicking off Friday at 7pm, Eastern Time, they'll also grab the 84th pick later that night in Round 3. Real manager Brian Guttakunst has a shot to boost the roster big time starting there. The team needs help at cornerback, along the defensive line and up front on offense. Sticking at 52 means they can snag the best fit available without trading around. Packers fans are hyped, buzzing online about realistic targets still on the board. Iowa's Jennings Dunker stands out as a tough versatile offensive lineman with that old school grit perfect for Green Bay winters. Guttakunst's love for Georgia players points to defensive tackle Kristen Miller, a massive

1:01roadblock inside. Other strong options include Clemson's quick corner, Avion Terrell, who shines in coverage and run support. Edge rushers like Illinois's Gabe Jacobs with his double digit sacks last year, or Penn states Danny Dennis Sutton leading the Big Ten and pressures could, paired nasty with Parsons right away. All eyes hit Friday night as Guttakunst shapes this defense around their new star, should be a wild ride from here. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today. I'm Corey with the story.