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.