The Green Bay Packers were firing on all cylinders last season before Micah Parsons tore his ACL, which derailed their Super Bowl hopes. Trading for Parsons incurred a steep cost, including Green Bay’s 2026 first-round pick.<\/p>\n
But the Packers always seem to find a way to make their hay in the draft. They’re as good as any front office in developing their own talent and building a cost-effective roster. As long as Parsons is healthy for this year<\/a> and beyond, the uncharacteristic blockbuster trade will have been well worth it.<\/p>\n In order to keep Green Bay among the league’s best teams and in the mix of a highly competitive NFC North division, though, this rookie class needs to be strong. Here’s a seven-round mock draft that would put the Packers in a great spot in the present and for the future.<\/p>\n Packers 7-round mock draft strikes gold to kick off Day 2Round 2, Pick 52 \u2014 Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State<\/p>\n Neither of Green Bay’s incumbent boundary cornerbacks in Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine should be beyond reproach in 2026. The Packers signed Benjamin St-Juste in free agency, but his positive signs on the Chargers last year came on a limited sample size.<\/p>\n Keith Abney II feels like he’s falling through the cracks a bit in this rather deep cornerback class. He let up only 32 catches on 72 targets this past season, didn’t yield a TD, and had two interceptions for a passer rating of 46.1.<\/p>\n In addition to boasting exceptional chops in zone coverage, Abney isn’t afraid to get physical at the line of scrimmage or in run support, missing only two tackles in his last year at Arizona State.<\/p>\n Abney would push Valentine for the starting CB2 job opposite Nixon, and has shown the versatility to line up at the nickel as well. His production profile is reminiscent of Packers nemesis Jaylon Johnson, which ain’t bad company to keep.<\/p>\n Closest production comp for Arizona State CB Keith Abney II. Abney a well balanced corner with no true weaknesses in coverage. Abney currently projects as a ‘Tier 2’ high level NFL starter..<\/p>\n Jaylon Johnson was a 2nd round pick who peaked in his 4th year with a 90.1 PFF grade,\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/7RUoo76nGr<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Adam Carter (@impactfbdata) December 20, 2025<\/a>Round 3, Pick 84 \u2014 Sam Hecht, C, Kansas State<\/p>\n Not until a stellar performance at the Senior Bowl<\/a> did Kansas State center Sam Hecht explode onto many NFL Draft radars. Hecht is a classic Green Bay pick in the offensive trenches who could even threaten Sean Rhyan’s status as the Packers’ starting center.<\/p>\n In his final two years of college ball, Hecht didn’t allow a single sack on 824 pass blocking snaps. Rhyan has played all along the interior o-line, but by PFF’s tally<\/a>, he had the worst pass blocking grade among 37 qualifying centers.<\/p>\n Do the Packers really want Rhyan as their main man snapping Jordan Love the ball? Hecht represents a probable instant upgrade. His 79.8 zone blocking PFF grade<\/a> meshes well with Green Bay’s scheme, too.<\/p>\n Round 4, Pick 120 \u2014 Chris McClellan, DT, Missouri<\/p>\n Devonte Wyatt is coming off a broken fibula and torn ankle ligaments<\/a>. The Packers did sign Javon Hargrave on the open market, but he’s more known as a pass rusher than a gap-clogging run stopper. <\/p>\n That’s where Mizzou’s Chris McClellan could be of some real help in Green Bay’s defensive tackle group. McClellan ran a 5.05 40-yard dash<\/a> at the Combine. Not bad for a 6’4″, 313-pounder! Showing some serious stamina at that size.<\/p>\n Across four years at Florida and Mizzou, McClellan showed steady improvement. He does bring some juice as an interior rusher (six sacks in 2025), along with an 8.1% run stop rate from his latest season that nods to his proficiency in that area. McClellan projects as a reliable rotational player.<\/p>\n Round 5, Pick 160 \u2014 George Gumbs Jr., EDGE, Florida<\/p>\n Here’s a somewhat puzzling prospect who’s converted from wide receiver to tight end, and then to the defensive edge, per his NFL.com draft profile<\/a>. <\/p>\n George Gumbs Jr. transferred from Northern Illinois to Florida in 2024 just after making his last position switch. He’s flashed enough potential (14.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks in 22 games for the Gators) to merit a Day 3 dart throw from Green Bay. Fun film cutup below.<\/p>\n Maybe I’m missing something with George Gumbs that has him ranked lower on consensus boards (No. 184 overall), but his 9.19 RAS is all over the tape. <\/p>\n Ghost rush draws a hold, inside-out rip pressure, can set the edge, good range vs. the run. pic.twitter.com\/MODlgTEhac<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) April 4, 2026<\/a>Round 6, Pick 201 \u2014 Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia<\/p>\n No clue if Oscar Delp will slide this far, but it’s worth noting that he played last season with a hairline fracture in his foot<\/a>. <\/p>\n Delp was overshadowed by Brock Bowers and other Georgia tight ends during his time in Athens, yet he’s a willing blocker and uber-athletic pass-catcher whose best football should be ahead of him. The Packers should invest in the tight end position sometime in this draft since Tucker Kraft and Luke Musgrave are due for free agency in 2027.<\/p>\n Round 7, Pick 236 \u2014 Robert Henry Jr., RB, UTSA<\/p>\n One of my favorite sleeper prospects in this entire class who I have 91st on my latest big board<\/a>, compared to his 265th ranking<\/a> on the consensus board. Green Bay could use some RB2 competition behind Josh Jacobs, and Robert Henry Jr. is the epitome of, “scout the player, not the helmet.”<\/p>\n Robert Henry Jr. is a big play waiting to happen. His short-area quickness and compact 5’9″, 196-pound frame translated to 6.9 yards per carry and 1,045 rushing yards in a breakout 2025 campaign of sorts. Plus, he did that behind a Roadrunners offensive line that ranked 107th in the country<\/a> in PFF’s run blocking grades. Sign me up for RHJ!<\/p>\n UTSA RB Robert Henry Jr. has an IGA Score\u00ae of 91.2, In-Game Athleticism\u2122 that signals immediate impact potential. #IGAScore<\/a> #NFLDraft<\/a> <\/p>\n \ud83d\udd17 https:\/\/t.co\/azf1bcAdwd<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/zWeiMFCGMe<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/hHOpu29Kbx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Reel Analytics (@RAanalytics) January 13, 2026<\/a>Round 7, Pick 255 \u2014 Trebor Pe\u00f1a, WR, Penn State<\/p>\n Having watched some of the grisly film of Drew Allar playing quarterback for such a disjointed Penn State offense, it’s a wonder Trebor Pe\u00f1a managed 552 yards on 49 receptions after transferring from Syracuse. He racked up 941 yards and nine TDs on 84 grabs for the Orange in 2024.<\/p>\n Pe\u00f1a excels most from the slot, which is where Green Bay could use some depth given that Jayden Reed is entering a contract year. If nothing else, Pe\u00f1a would be a high-effort special teams contributor both on coverage and possibly as a return man.<\/p>\n WR Trebor Pe\u00f1a earns @PinstripeBowl<\/a> MVP honors \ud83c\udfc6<\/p>\n Take another look at his 73-YD TD to extend @PennStateFball<\/a>‘s lead over Clemson in the fourth quarter \ud83d\udc47 pic.twitter.com\/vqcehmhCiQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) December 28, 2025<\/a>