Packers Mock Draft: Lee Hunter Nose Tackle

0:00It's March 24th. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. ESPN analyst Field Yates dropped a two-round mock-draft for the 2026 NFL season, projecting the Green Bay Packers to snag Texas Tech Nose. Tackle Lee Hunter at Pick 52 in the second round. As 6 with 3 and 318 pounds, Hunter brings massive size and a 6-foot 9-wing span, making him a prime target for there. The Packers are shifting toward a 3-4 base front, with new coordinator Jonathan Ganon, and Hunter slots right in as a classic nose tackle. He's ranked around the top 40 players overall, so landing him that late would be a coup, especially with some uneven college production possibly, causing him to slide. Scouts highlight Hunter's strength and length for battling in the trenches and stuffing the run, though he lacks elite quickness or pass rush polish. Green Bay shipped out Colby Wooden and added Javon Hargrave, who plays more as a three-technique,

1:01leaving a clear gap at zero-technique nose tackle. Hunter transferred to Texas Tech from UCF, before the 2025 season, where he posted an 84.5 run defense grade, 23 run stops, and 26 pressures as the defensive cornerstone. His combine testing was average, and he'll turn 24 in July, adding some risk to a second-round pick. This mock has fans buzzing about bolstering the front, and his real draft talks ramp up. Hunter remains a name to watch for Green Bay's immediate needs.