The Green Bay Packers got a close-up look at more than 300 prospects at this year’s NFL Scouting Combine, conducting interviews and gathering medical and testing data ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Of course, what these players can do out on the field is the most important factor, but the combine does help identify some guys who could be on the Packers’ radar, which is why it’s a good time to do a three-round mock draft.
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Green Bay doesn’t have a first-round pick this year, so this mock will only feature their selections in Rounds 2 and 3. Let’s take a look.
52nd overall pick: Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas
Off-ball linebacker will be a sneaky need for the Packers if Quay Walker isn’t brought back or if they choose not to add anyone in free agency. The good news is, this year’s draft class is loaded with options.
Among those at the top of the list is Hill, who measured in at 6-2, 238 pounds, checking the size box for what Green Bay typically looks for. The Texas linebacker also tested extremely well, posting the third fastest 40-yard dash among linebackers at 4.51 seconds. He also recorded a 37-inch vertical and a 10’5″ broad jump for an unofficial relative athletic score of 9.93.
Drafting Hill would give the Packers a talented linebacker to pair alongside Edgerrin Cooper to mirror the former second-round pick’s size and athleticism. Hill had outstanding ball production at Texas, picking off three passes and forcing eight fumbles across three seasons. This is the type of play-making production Green Bay needs in the middle of their defense after Walker recorded just one interception and three forced fumbles in four seasons.
84th overall pick: Keylan Rutledge, OG, Georgia Tech
It’s never a bad idea to build up your trenches, especially after the unsteady line play the Packers dealt with last season.
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Green Bay could lose three starters along the offensive line from a year ago, as Rasheed Walker and Sean Rhyan are free agents, and Elgton Jenkins is a prime candidate to be a cap casualty. Therefore, it wouldn’t be surprising if the team addressed the offensive line with one of their first two picks.
Like Hill, Rutledge also may have improved his draft stock at the combine, pairing his ideal size with strong athletic testing.
Rutledge is an interior lineman prospect who boasts a ton of experience as a three-year starter in the ACC. He lined up exclusively at guard for the Yellow Jackets, but teams did get to see him take some snaps at center during Senior Bowl week.
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The Packers covet positional versatility in their lineman, but also players with well-rounded skill sets. According to Pro Football Focus, Rutledge ranked seventh among qualified guards in overall grade and run blocking grade in 2025. He also did not allow a single sack in 440 pass-blocking snaps. Rutledge is someone to keep an eye on as Green Bay looks to shore up its offensive line this offseason.
This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Packers mock draft: Three rounds after NFL Scouting Combine