Packers Drafting Compact RBs, Top Fits in 2026 Draft

0:00It's April 10th. This is NFL News Today. Your AI powered source for everything NFL. Packers GM Brian Gudakumst just announced they're bringing in more competition at running back and that point straight to grabbing a draft pick this. Month. Over the past 20 years, Green Bay has zeroed in on compact backs averaging 220 pounds but under 5 feet 11 inches tall guys. Built like tanks with quit bursts, they prioritize explosion over straight line speed, targeting broad jumps around 10 feet, 2 inches, verticals near 36 inches and 40 yard, dashes in 4.54 seconds. Diving into the 2026 draft class, top fits include Arkansas's Mike Washington Jr. at number 71, Nebraska's Image Johnson at 105, and Penn State's Nick Singleton at 143, with Washington and Indiana's K-Lon Black already visiting. Three running back pre-draft visits signal, they're locked in to bolster the position through the draft or undrafted free agency keeping that backfield fresh and fierce.