Packers Host Late-Blooming CB Malcolm DeWalt

0:00It's April 8th, welcome in. This is NFL News Today, where football meets AI. The Green Bay Packers hosted Akron Cornerback Malcolm deWalt the 4th for pre-draft visit this Tuesday. This 6-foot, 197-pound defender started at junior colleges in Utah and California before shining at Akron over two seasons. There, he racked up 65 tackles, two picks including one for a score, and solid coverage numbers. DeWalt's breakout final year drew Ray reviews from pro football focus, where he allowed just 23 catches and held passers to a 78. Point 9 rating, his tackling was elite with only one miss, and he crushed run defense too. At pro day, he blazed the 4.38 to 4.4040 yard dash, leaped 36 inches vertically, and posted an 8 point, 9-4 relative athletic score. Fans are buzzing about the Roger's connection, since DeWalt played at Butte College, where airing got his start. Packers brass knows they need cornerback depth, bad, planning to grab at least one in the

1:03draft to spark competition. Not on big boards yet, DeWalt looks like a late day 3 pick, or prime undrafted free agent target post 2026 draft. His Instagram stories and confirmations from insiders lit up the visit. Packers keep stacking these visits, building that secondary for a run. Stay locked in as draft season heats up.