Packers Target Mid-Round Running Backs

0:00On April 5th, Packerspans, Big News on the 2026 NFL Draft, Green Bay won't have a first-round pick for the first time since 2017, but General Manager Brian Guterkunst is zeroing in on running back, as a key spot. He wants to build real competition behind Josh Jacobs to keep that backfield fresh and deep. Guterkunst told reporters at the league meetings he likes the current crew, including Marshawn Lloyd, once he's healthy, and Pierre Strong. But there, definitely adding more bodies. The team led a manual Wilson walked to Seattle after he rushed for 496 yards and three scores last year as their number two guy. They did bring back Chris Brooks, though he's more of a pass-catching specialist and special team's ace, not a full workhorse. Losing Wilson leaves a gap, and with Jacobs carrying the load, Depp is crucial for staying healthy through a long season. Now, the Packers are showing interest in prospects like Arkansas running back, Mike Washington Jr., who blazed the fastest 40 yard dash at the, combined for his position.

1:05He's visiting before the draft, signaling their scouting mid-round gems. This running back class is pretty thin overall, headlined by top 10 projection, Jeremiah Love, with just a couple of day two guys like to dairy in price. And then Washington and Jonah Coleman later on. Peter Kohn's plan keeps Green Bay flexible, hunting value to bolster the run game without burning early picks. That's the story for today, NFL News Today, Driven by AI.