Raiders' Mendoza Pick Kicks Off Wild NFL Draft

0:00It's April 24th. This is NFL News Today, your AI-powered source for everything NFL. The Green Bay Packers wrapped up the 2026 NFL Draft without a first round pick thanks to that blot-buster trade last August sending it to the Dallas Cowboys for elite-edge rusher Micah Parsons. Brian Gutekunst steered the ship, grabbing eight selections across later rounds to build depth. They started strong in the second round at pick number 52 overall, then hit the third at 84. That set the tone for a value-hunting approach, skipping the early hype for targeted fits. Fans and analysts lit up social media, praising the Parsons move as a game-changer that freed of cash and cap space while questioning if late-round. Jim's could replace top tier talent. Packers nation seized it as smart roster surgery after a solid season. Gutekunst doubled down in the fifth with picks 153 and 160, then 6th at 201, and 7th rounders at 236 and 2, 55, early buzz points to versatile defenders and skill guys bolstering the lines.

1:06This draft keeps Green Bay aggressive, blending Parsons to star power with fresh legs, watch how it shakes out in camp.