Way too early 2027 Packers Mock Draft

 

Yeah, I know it is really early, but I decided to put out a really early Packers mock draft. Green Bay has some significant free agents next year, including Christian Watson, Tucker Kraft and Devonte Wyatt. I imagine something will get done at least with two of the three. With the acquisition of a fourth round pick from Dallas for Rashan Gary and probable four comp picks (for losing Malik Willis, Quay Walker, Romeo Doubs and Rasheed Walker in free agency), the Packers could be busy come draft time next year. I didn’t include probable comp picks here.

 

2. Yhonzae Pierre, Edge, Alabama

The Packers will likely add another edge rusher next draft, especially with Lukas Van Ness a free agent. It will be interesting to see if any of the young edge rushers can make a significant impact, especially with Micah Parsons out for the first month or so of the regular season. The past two seasons, Green Bay has drafted Barryn Sorrell, Collin Oliver and Dani Dennis-Sutton. If two of those three and Van Ness can step up, the Packers will be in good shape. But pass rushing is something you can never have enough of.

Pierre is one guy who could make a jump into the first round, as he had eight sacks and three forced fumbles as a sophomore in 2025. He could have come out this past season but decided to go back to Alabama. As of right now, I will have the Alabama edge rusher going here in my early mock.

 

3. DJ Vonnahme, TE, Iowa

Green Bay is in major need of a tight end, as both Tucker Kraft and Luke Musgrave are free agents at the end of this season. I do expect Kraft to be back, but unless Musgrave signs for next to nothing, I doubt he is back, which would leave a gaping hole at the No. 2 tight end spot. When you are in need of a tight end, why not visit TEU? Iowa has been a tight end factory. He very well could either go back to Iowa after this upcoming season if he isn’t a top two round draft pick. Last season, he had 434 yards rushing and three touchdowns. He had a tremendous finish to the season with seven catches for 146 yards and a touchdown in the Reliaquest Bowl victory over Vanderbilt. He could be the next in a long line of productive NFL tight ends from Iowa.

 

4. Evan Johnson, CB, BYU

Like edge rusher, cornerback is another position that cannot have enough depth. Keisean Nixon is a free agent next offseason and even if he is re-signed, Green Bay could use some more at the position. As of right now, the Packers have Nixon, Brandon Cisse, Carrington Valentine and Benjamin St. Juste. Corner was one of the weak links of the defense last year and need an overhaul at the position. Last season, Johnson recorded five interceptions and seven passes defensed and was the highest-rated defender on BYU on PFF with a grade of 83.

 

4. Drew Azzopardi, OT, Washington

The Packers are always on the lookout for new offensive linemen, and Green Bay has a high hit rate in the middle rounds when it comes to offensive linemen. This season, the Packers lost Rasheed Walker and Elgton Jenkins along the offensive line, and one more bad or mediocre season from Aaron Banks could mean the end for him. The starters seem to be set with Jordan Morgan/Banks/Sean Rhyan/Anthony Belton/Zach Tom, but you can never have too much depth along the o-line. Green Bay drafted Jager Burton, which will hopefully help the interior. A big offensive tackle, Azzopardi has played in 39 games over his career, split between San Diego State and Washington. He has started 30 games at right tackle, including 24 in the last two seasons with the Huskies.

 

5. Nyziah Hunter, WR, Nebraska

Green Bay could look to replenish its receiving core. It signed J. Michael Sturdevant in UDFA, which I think could be a good signing. However, this offseason, the Packers traded Dontayvion Wicks and lost Romeo Doubs in free agency and also even with Jayden Reed being extended, Christian Watson is a free agent next offseason, so the Packers need to give the core some more players in case Watson leaves. Hunter led Nebraska in both receiving yards (617) and touchdowns (5) last season. With a really good season, he could climb up draft boards.

 

6. Hero Kanu, DL, Texas

Devonte Wyatt is a free agent and free agent acquisition Javon Hargrave will be a free agent following the 2027 season. He’s bulked up this offseason to 321 pounds. Last season, he had 30 tackles, four of which were for loss, and recorded two sacks. He has major size and quickness and despite having a ton of experience on the field, he could be a good pick for the Packers at this point in the draft.

 

7. Austin Kawecki, IOL, Wisconsin

I always have to have a Badger on my first Packers mock. This time it is the transfer offensive lineman from Oklahoma State. The Badgers needed a re-set along the offensive line and hired one of the best OL coaches in the business in Eric Mateos. He is an experienced offensive lineman who has experience playing both guard and center. He is not the player with the highest upside, but he is a reliable player who I believe can have a productive career in the NFL, especially with his pass blocking prowess.

Packers Mock Draft v. 2.0

 

It is draft day, so I decided to make my final Packers mock of the season. Green Bay does not have a first round pick, but the draft is always fun, nonetheless. The Packers enter the draft with a number of needs, especially at cornerback and along both lines. So here is my Packers mock draft:

2. Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina (previous: Chris Johnson)

As much as I would love Chris Johnson here, it looks like Johnson will be gone, possibly even in the first round. The Packers had struggles all season long at the cornerback position and the Packers have a desperate need at the position. Both Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine had rough seasons last year and Nate Hobbs was one-and-done in the Green & Gold. The Packers signed former (gulp) Gopher Benjamin St-Juste, but they definitely need more. He is explosive and super athletic. At this point, he is better against the run than the pass, but he has the attributes to be able to be a good cover corner as well.

 

3. Romello Height, EDGE, Texas Tech (previous: Darrell Jackson Jr. )

In the last mock, I did not have the Packers taking an EDGE until the last round. With this one, I have them taking one on day two. They traded Rashan Gary to Dallas and lost Kingsley Enagbare in free agency, not to mention Micah Parsons will be out the first month or so of the regular season. That leaves the underwhelming Lukas Van Ness and not much else. Green Bay does have high hopes for the EDGE rushers they drafted last year, but you can’t count on that, and the position does need to be addressed early. Height had a top 30 visit with Green Bay. He was overshadowed by David Bailey. One major downside with him is that he just turned 25 years old. Height hauled down opposing quarterbacks 10 times this past season and earned First Team All-Big 12 honors. He could be a plug-and-play starter for the Packers.

 

4. Trey Zuhn III, IOL, Texas A&M (projected: Keylan Rutledge)

If there is such a thing as a Packers pick, this is it. Green Bay likely has its starting five with Jordan Morgan, Aaron Banks, Sean Rhyan, Anthony Belton and Zach Tom, but it has no depth after Rasheed Walker signed with Carolina and Elgton Jenkins went to Cleveland. Having played mostly at left tackle, he has played center and has played well and will likely slide inside to guard in the NFL. He was First Team All-SEC and shared the Jacobs Blocking Trophy (top SEC OL) with likely first round pick Kadyn Prctor. He just screams ‘Packers type’ and it would not surprise me to see him end up in Green & Gold.

 

5. Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia State (previous: Cade Klubnik)

While the Packers are counting on jumps from second-year receivers Matthew Golden and Savion Williams, they could use one more after losing both Dontayvion Wicks (trade) and Romeo Doubs (free agency). After starting his career at Valdosta State, he transferred to Georgia State and recorded nearly 2,000 yards and 15 touchdowns in his two seasons there. He has the size and athleticism the Packers covet and he did have a top 30 visit with the team.

 

5. Charles Demmings, CB, Stephen F. Austin (previous: Demmings)

The Packers must have some level of interest to bring him in for a top 30 visit. They also love their Senior Bowl guys. Packers also need all the help they can get in that area. With St. Juste and Cisse already in the fold, the Packers have revamped the cornerback room. An FCS All-American in 2025, he posted nine career interceptions and 35 career pass breakups. He has elite athleticism, as evidenced by his 9.97 RAS.

 

6. Drew Shelton, OT, Penn State (previous: Tyron Montgomery)

It certainly wouldn’t surprise me to see Green Bay take multiple offensive linemen. Actually, it would surprise me if they didn’t. You can never have enough depth along the offensive line, and Shelton would replace another former Nittany Lion in Walker. He was honorable mention All-Big Ten in each of the past two seasons, starting 28 games at left tackle. He is really athletic, which would give the Packers something to work with, but he would have to get stronger to be able to get meaningful snaps.

 

7. Jordan van den Berg, DT, Georgia Tech (previous: Diego Pounds)

Since the Packers have a number of needs and no first round pick, one position that got left out a bit was the defensive line. After having them use a day two pick on a defensive lineman in my last mock, I wait until the seventh here. After Devonte Wyatt fractured his ankle on Thanksgiving Day at Detroit, the Packers’ defense was never the same. The reserves really struggled to hold their own, and while Green Bay likes some of its new defensive linemen, the Packers need a major rotational lineman to spell Wyatt. Green Bay added Javon Hargrave in free agency, but it needs younger talent as well, and added depth after trading Colby Wooden to Indianapolis. He has an incredible 10.0 RAS score with terrific agility measurements. He led all Power 4 defensive tackles in tackles for loss, ranked fifth nationally among DTs in pressure rate at 9.9 percent, and earned first-team All-ACC honors.

 

7. Jalon Daniels, QB, Kansas (previous: Mason Reiger)

The Packers will need a backup quarterback after losing Malik Willis to free agency. I could see them trading a seventh for someone like Will Levis or Anthony Richardson and try to mold them like they did Willis. The Packers had a formal meeting with Daniels at the combine and he has great developmental traits.

2026 NFL Mock Draft

 

1. Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB CB, Indiana

2. New York Jets: David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tec

3. Arizona Cardinals: Arvel Reese, EDGE, Ohio State

4. Tennessee Titans: Jeremyiah Love, RB, Notre Dame

5. New York Giants: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State

6. Cleveland Browns: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah

7. Washington Commanders: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State

8. New Orleans Saints: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU

9. Kansas City Chiefs: Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami

10. New York Giants (from Cincinnati): Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State

11. Miami Dolphins: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State

12. Dallas Cowboys: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami

13. Los Angeles Rams: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia

14. Baltimore Ravens: Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami

16. New York Jets: Makai Lemon, WR, USC

17. Detroit Lions: Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama

18. Minnesota Vikings: Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon

19. Carolina Panthers: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon

20. Dallas Cowboys: Keldric Faulk, Edge, Auburn

21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State

22. Los Angeles Chargers: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee

23. Philadelphia Eagles: Blake Miller, OT, Clemson

24. Cleveland Browns: Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana

25. Chicago Bears: R Mason Thomas, Edge, Oklahoma

26. Buffalo Bills: Malachi Lawrence, EDGE, UCF

27. San Francisco 49ers: Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah

28. Houston Texans: Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State

29. Kansas City Chiefs: Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson

30. Miami Dolphins: Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee

31. New England Patriots: Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State

32. Seattle Seahawks: T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson

Packers Mock Draft

 

Since it is April and the draft is just a week and a half away, it is time to put out a new Packers mock. Obviously it is not as fun this year since Green Bay is without a first round pick. However, if there is one superpower Brian Gutekunst has, it is finding gems later in the draft. The Packers made a few moves in free agency, but it is interesting to see where they go with a number of different avenues they could take.

 

2. Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State

Anyone who watched the Packers all season long knows the struggles they had at the cornerback position. Both Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine had rough seasons last year and Nate Hobbs was one-and-done in the Green & Gold. The Packers signed former (gulp) Gopher Benjamin St-Juste, but they definitely need more. Green Bay should have a solid pass rush when Micah Parsons comes back and Evan Williams and Xavier McKinney form one of the best safety tandems in the league. A CB1 would be huge for the Packers, and Johnson could be just that. Johnson had four picks and nine passes defenses this year and can play both man and zone. He has good size and athleticism and would be a great first pick for the Packers after not having a first rounder.

 

3. Darrell Jackson Jr. DL, Florida State

The Packers have three major needs on the team—offensive line, cornerback and defensive line. After addressing cornerback with their first pick, I am giving the Packers defensive linemen in the third. After Devonte Wyatt fractured his ankle on Thanksgiving Day at Detroit, the Packers’ defense was never the same. The reserves really struggled to hold their own, and while Green Bay likes some of its new defensive linemen, the Packers need a major rotational lineman to spell Wyatt. Green Bay added Javon Hargrave in free agency, but it needs younger talent as well, and added depth after trading Colby Wooden to Indianapolis. Jackson has great size at the position, not to mention has a 7-foot-2 wingspan. He is very inconsistent, but he has untapped potential that the Packers could very well see value in during the third round.

 

4. Keylan Rutledge, IOL, Georgia Tech

The Packers have a desperate need along the offensive line. Green Bay lost the lead to Chicago in the playoffs due to the poor showing in the second half. Also, Elgton Jenkins was released and has signed elsewhere. The free agent signing of Aaron Banks last year hasn’t worked out as well as they had hoped, but the Packers are hoping for a healthier and better season from him in year two. In addition to Jenkins being gone, Rasheed Walker is also gone, so the depth has taken a hit. Sean Rhyan did perform pretty well at center and was given a contract extension and Jordan Morgan was solid at tackle. More competition the better for the Packers along the offensive line and the team has done pretty well finding mid-round offense linemen.

Rutledge is a good interior lineman who NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein actually compared to Rhyan. He has tremendous toughness and has good athleticism, as evidenced by his 9.53 RAS score. He could be drafted higher than this, though.

 

5. Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson

This is a major boom or bust for the Packers. The Packers need a backup quarterback after Malik Willis signed elsewhere after two tremendous seasons as a backup quarterback. I wouldn’t put it past Brian Gutekunst to once again trade a late pick for a quarterback with talent but struggled, like an Anthony Richardson. But someway, the Packers need to find Jordan Love’s backup.

Going into the season, Cade Klubnik was one of the top quarterbacks and looked at as a possible first round pick. But then 2025 happened. He is an athletic QB who is at his best when running RPOs. He has been inconsistent, which makes him fall to the later rounds. But he has developmental traits, and worth the gamble.

 

5. Charles Demmings, CB, Stephen F. Austin

The Packers must have some level of interest to bring him in for a top 30 visit. They also love their Senior Bowl guys. Packers also need all the help they can get in that area. With St. Juste and Johnson already in the fold, the Packers have revamped the cornerback room. An FCS All-American in 2025, he posted nine career interceptions and 35 career pass breakups. He has elite athleticism, as evidenced by his 9.97 RAS.

 

6. Tyron Montgomery, WR, John Carroll

After taking a pair of wide receivers in last year’s draft, my prediction is the Packers go back and take another wide receiver, and it may be even earlier than this. Montgomery was a major winner in
Senior Bowl practices and could make a difference as a slot receiver. He is a tremendous route runner, as his Twitter bio suggests, referring to himself as a ‘route technician.’ Against North Central, one of the best teams in Division III, he had 10 catches for 136 yards and a touchdown. One major negative about him is his age, as he’ll be 25 by the start of the season.

I see Green Bay taking a wide receiver in the draft considering Romeo Doubs signed in New England and Dontayvion Wicks was just traded to Philadelphia. I do expect Savion Williams and Matthew Golden to have bigger roles this upcoming season, but the Packers normally let players develop for a year or two before throwing them to the wolves. In addition to that, Christian Watson and Jayden Reed are both free agents next offseason, and they will could lose one, so it is good
to get ahead on that.

 

7. Diego Pounds, OT, Ole Miss

The Packers love taking multiple offensive linemen, which makes sense this year with losing multiple players in free agency. You can never have too much depth along the offensive line. Pounds is a terrific pass blocker who could be a wing tackle. He started all 15 games for Ole Miss at left tackle last season, earning third team all-conference honors.

7. Mason Reiger, EDGE, Wisconsin

Of course, on every Packers early mock, I have to put the obligatory Wisconsin Badger. This time, it is Mason Reiger. Honestly, his East-West Shrine Bowl showing, both in the game and in the week’s practices, might have moved him up in the draft. He was phenomenal in the game, recording three sacks and a forced fumble to earn the defensive MVP.

Reiger proved he could come back after missing the 2024 season due to a knee injury that required surgery. He transferred to Wisconsin from Louisville—perhaps as the player to be named later in the deal that sent Isaac Guerendo to Louisville. I kid, I kid. But Reiger made a massive impact for Bucky, posting five sacks and collapsing the pocket a number of other times to help others get sacks. The injury and age (he will turn 24 by the start of the season) will push him down the board, but he’ll be an impact player wherever he goes.

Way too early Packers 2026 mock draft

Now that the 2025 NFL Draft is over with, now I have decided to make a waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too early 2026 Packers mock. I am hopeful that the Packers solved their wide receiver room via this past draft, so I actually don’t one going there haha

 

1) Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas

Muhammad is stepping into the top cornerback role with the departure of many Texas defensive backs, including Jahdae Barron, who was drafted in the first round by the Broncos. In 27 games, he has 12 passes defensed, including eight last season, as well as one interception. On the Packers side of things, the Packers lost a pair of cornerbacks in free agency and signed Nate Hobbs, who will likely be in the slot. While Jaire Alexander could come back for one more season, they will need one regardless. If Alexander is back this year, it will likely be for one season, so the Packers will be in desperate need of cornerbacks next season.

 

2) Tyreak Sapp, EDGE, Florida

This season, the Packers did not take an EDGE in the first three rounds. While the sack numbers weren’t terrible, Green Bay took advantage of a few terrible offensive lines to record most of them. Rashan Gary needs to produce more like his contract suggests, while it is a big season upcoming for Lukas Van Ness since he needs to take a big leap in the second season in Jeff Hafley’s defense. Green Bay needs another pass rusher to help out Gary and create a strong rotation. Sapp could go higher than this, honestly, as he totaled seven sacks as a junior after two combined in his first two seasons.

 

3) Jaydn Ott, RB. Oklahoma

Josh Jacobs has been a great pick-up for the Packers and they drafted MarShawn Lloyd last season, but running backs can break down at any moment. In 2026, his contract goes to more than $14 million. I would not be surprised at an extension, but Ott would be a solid backup plan to pair with Lloyd, who missed virtually the entire season last year. In Matt LaFleur’s offense, having three good running backs is extremely beneficial. Ott had a disappointing season last year, led by poor run blocking, so he transferred to Oklahoma. He has a chance to be one of the best running backs in next year’s draft.

 

4) Kyle Louis, LB, Pittsburgh

The Packers didn’t really take a linebacker in this year’s draft class. Collin Oliver could be, but he is much better suited to be a situational pass rusher. Now, with Quay Walker not receiving the fifth-year option (an extension does seem likely, though), the Packers could look at the position to fill in the draft. Green Bay did sign Isaiah Simmons and re-sign Isaiah McDuffie, but the former was to a prove-it deal and the latter to a two-year deal, so it would be surprising to see them go after a linebacker in the draft. He did everything for the Panthers last season, recording 100 tackles, seven sacks, four interceptions and a forced fumble.

 

5) J.C. Davis, OL, Illinois                

Death. Taxes. Packers taking offensive linemen in the NFL Draft. Green Bay has three major free agents in Zach Tom, Rasheed Walker and Sean Rhyan and Brian Gutekunst game planned for that with the signing of Aaron Banks and selection of Anthony Belton. I expect Tom to sign a big extension, but there is high probability the Packers let the other two free agents walk and roll with a starting lineup of Jordan Morgan, Banks, Elgton Jenkins, Belton and Tom in 2026. Green Bay needs depth and it has been able to find offensive line gems in the mid-rounds. He is the starting left tackle for the Illini, but he has played both tackle spots and could kick inside to guard as well.

 

6) Mark Gronowski, QB, Iowa

The Hawkeyes are hoping the transfer from South Dakota could be the answer to their QB issues—at least for one year. The four-year starting quarterback for FCS power South Dakota State, where he led the Jackrabbits to their first two national championships. On the Packers end, Malik Willis is a free agent at season’s end and he’ll likely go to a place where he can compete for the starting spot after having a successful season last year when Jordan Love was out. The Packers will look at a backup quarterback for when Willis moves on and Gronowski could be an option in the later rounds.

 

7) Edric Hill, DL, Alabama

The Packers always grab defensive linemen in the draft, at least one or two a draft. Green Bay has a bunch of decent players at the position, as Kenny Clark, Devonte Wyatt and Karl Brooks all have their moments, but they need a stud at the position, not to mention this very easily could be Clark’s last season in Titletown as his play isn’t worth his hefty contract. I am not sure if he would come in and play immediately a lot, but the Packers hope he hits his ceiling. The Packers drafted Warren Brinson and signed Nazir Stackhouse as a UDFA, so it will be interesting to see how they play. You can never have too many defensive linemen.