Packers' Draft Strategy: Cornerbacks or Bust?

0:00On March 24th, it's been nearly two weeks since NFL free agency started, and the Green Bay Packers have lost way more players than they added. Their only outside signings include defensive linemen, Javon Hargrave, cornerback Benjamin St. Juiced, and wide receiver Sky Moore. They also traded for linebackers Ayer Franklin from the Indianapolis Colts, giving up defensive linemen Colby Wooden. The team shipped out Rashan Gary to the Douse Cowboys and led go of several others, like Elton Jenkins, Romeo Dubs, to the Patriots, Quay Walker II, the Raiders, and more. With few big names left on the market, Green Bay plans to fill gaps through the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh from April 23rd to 25th. Experts like John Costco from Pro Football Focus warned that the Packer's worst draft mistake would be ignoring cornerbacks early. The team lacks top talent to handle the NFC's best receivers, and skipping that could weaken their defense against strong offenses and hurt Super Bowl.

1:02Chances. Right now, Casey and Nixon and Carrington Valentine hold down the perimeter, which is solid but not elite. Releasing Nate Hobb saved money, and St. Juiced had a strong back of the year with the chargers, earning high grades and coverage. Still, depth is a real issue. Without a first round pick traded away in the Micah Parsons deal, the Packers started number 52 in the second round. Luckily, this draft class runs deep at cornerback, so they could snag a starter on day 2 and build from there.