Packers Grab Gyllenborg for Tight End Depth

0:00On April 25th, Packers nailed their top needs on day two of the 2026 NFL draft, grabbing corner bag Brandon Sissy in defensive tackle. Chris McClellan, to beef up that secondary and front. Now Brian Gutekunst holds five picks heading into day three, with three coming in the final two rounds. Eyes are on Wyoming, tied in John Michael Gillenborg, as a sneaky late round gym. His six foot five, 249 pounder, started slow in college, but exploded with solid catches each year, topping out at 30 receptions. For 425 yards and three scores in 2024, despite some injuries. Folks rave about his freakish athleticism. He ran a 4.6040 yard dash at the combine, and boasts wide receiver quickness in a big frame. He's got that scene stretching speed and sharp route breaks, though he still needs to polish drops and blocking technique. Meanwhile, Green Bay boasts Tucker Kraft as one of the league's elite tight ends, but

1:00with Luke Musgrave in a contract year, they crave depth for the future. Gillenborg's upside makes him a perfect match to pair with Kraft down the line. Expect the Packers to snag this ascending talent and wrap their draft class strong, setting up a loaded roster for the long haul. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today.