Packers' Draft Strategy: Finding Gems in Mid-Majors

0:00On April 8th, the Green Bay Packers head into the 2026 NFL Draft without a first-round pick, so their top 30 pre-draft visits. Spotlight lesser-known college players from mid-major schools and transfers. They've maxed out their 30 slots with guys who could become late-round steals or undrafted free agents, just like in past years. These visits let the team dig deeper on injuries or build bonds beyond the scouting combine. Video calls fill in the gaps too, meaning un-unibited prospects aren't off the radar. Last year, visits led to a first-rounder, a second-round pick, and a couple-seventh-rounders. Packers fans know the track record linebackers and a safety from the year before made the roster and a defensive tackle when first-round in 20. 22 off a visit. It's about finding diamonds in the rough when the big name skipped town. Among the confirmed visitors, look for Arkansas running back Mike Washington, Jr. with his blazing 4.33 speed and over a thousand.

1:00Rushing yards last season. Why receivers like East Carolina's Anthony Smith and Georgia State's Ted Hurst bring big-play deep threats? While defensive standouts include Texas. Tex Edd Rusher, Ramello Height, with double-digit sex and nose-tackle Lee Hunter, a big-twelve honoree. As the draft countdown ticks, these under-the-radar hosts could reshape the roster. Packers always hunting that next gem to keep the green machine. Rolling. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today.