Packers Target Late-Round Defensive Tackle

0:00On April 6th, Packers just locked in Javan Hargrave on a two-year deal to shore up their defensive tackle spot, but they're still hunting depth for. The 2026 draft, in the unpacking future Packers countdown, North Carolina states Brandon Cleveland ranks number 22 as a late day three target. This 6-foot-3, 307-pound beast from Florida brings gap control and run-stopping power right away. Cleveland started slow with just one tackle for loss as a freshman, but he built up steam hitting four and a half tackles for loss and three sacks the next year. By his final season, he notched seven tackles for loss, two sacks and 21 stops, showing the quick first step and strong hands to shed blocks. Beatwriters highlight his leadership on NC State's line, mentoring young guys despite being low-key. His size deterred runners, plugging holes fast, and he flashed bull-rest potential with 32 pressures over two years, though past rush needs, polishing.

1:00Green Bay's interior line has issues, with the Vante White recovering from injury and both he and Carl Brooks in contract years. Cleveland fits as a rotation piece who clogs lanes and pushes pockets, giving GM Brian Goudacan's long-term value without burning early picks. Sliding him in late can make him a steady two-down contributor, blending dirty work against the run with upside to grow. Packers stay stacked on defense while building smart for the future. That's the story for today, NFL News Today, driven by AI, I'm Corey with the story.