2026 Draft Prospects Thread

[milani]

"Developmental" in his 5th year in the NFL, isn't a good sign. I get trying to convert him to a CB, but that didn't seem to take. Unless he shows a sudden improvement at WR, I wouldn't want to have Bo as our #4 WR and honestly, his days in the NFL or at least as a Packer, may be numbered.

Confusing. But he is still here.

 

[OldSchool101]

Confusing. But he is still here.

He’s certainly talented and obviously well liked. They did everything possible to keep him from falling off the fringe of the Roster. Looks like he’ll have 1 more opportunity to shine in 2026. If GB drafts a mix combination of 3 at CB and WR? imo Bo is going to have to elevate his play quickly or he’ll at best be on PS.

 

[milani]

He’s certainly talented and obviously well liked. They did everything possible to keep him from falling off the fringe of the Roster. Looks like he’ll have 1 more opportunity to shine in 2026. If GB drafts a mix combination of 3 at CB and WR? imo Bo is going to have to elevate his play quickly or he’ll at best be on PS.

He is one of those not good enough to cost much and let go, but just good enough and cheap enough to keep. And..he has remained on the field most of the time except for a sickness.

 

[OldSchool101]

He is one of those not good enough to cost much and let go, but just good enough and cheap enough to keep. And..he has remained on the field most of the time except for a sickness.

Oh sure.
Looking forward though and after drafting Micah Robinson and signing St Juste. Plus we’ve got Kamal Hadden who was drafted in RD6 by the Chiefs and The Packers tendered just last month in 2026 to a 1yr X $1.0Mil. Then Bartholomew signed a 2yr X$2Mil deal through 2026. Not suggesting we can’t walk away from all these players but it’s increasingly becoming an uphill battle for Melton. We haven’t when gotten to the draft yet and we all know how GB loves adding a good CB.

Kinda like last year with Hardman after we drafted a pair at WR. If we draft a pair at CB I’d say 75% Melton is out. I think we’ll draft 1 Safety and 1 CB though

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

Confusing. But he is still here.

Agree, but I think it comes down to the fact that they like Bo's play on special teams and his ability to step in and play WR at an OK level. I'm more confused about the Packers trying to switch him to CB, since he never took a snap on defense as one last season, yet he was on the field for 96 offensive snaps.

Maybe in a pinch, he could have played on defense, but it appears that the Packers have decided to put him back at WR. In 4 years, he only has 28 catches, so I would say that this is the season he is really going to have to shine on special teams and/or as a WR, otherwise he may find himself on a PS in 2026.

 

[milani]

Agree, but I think it comes down to the fact that they like Bo's play on special teams and his ability to step in and play WR at an OK level. I'm more confused about the Packers trying to switch him to CB, since he never took a snap on defense as one last season, yet he was on the field for 96 offensive snaps.

Maybe in a pinch, he could have played on defense, but it appears that the Packers have decided to put him back at WR. In 4 years, he only has 28 catches, so I would say that this is the season he is really going to have to shine on special teams and/or as a WR, otherwise he may find himself on a PS in 2026.

He is " special " on ST. And that we need. He caught that bomb against the Bears last year. That may have opened some eyes.

 

[tynimiller]

Melton is a great depth WR in a room if you don't have other guys clearly over him. It is rare to have a guy experienced sitting there truly. Again we are talking about a guy's position on the positional ladder which likely won't see more than 100 snaps the entire year unless injuries hit the position....

 

[OldSchool101]

Melton is a great depth WR in a room if you don't have other guys clearly over him. It is rare to have a guy experienced sitting there truly. Again we are talking about a guy's position on the positional ladder which likely won't see more than 100 snaps the entire year unless injuries hit the position....

Hey @tynimiller I agree with this in general. You must be itching in your shorts with the draft this close. lol.

Kinda doing the Roster math at WR based on Visits mixed with a good, deep position. There have been some recent drafts with a High % of smaller speed WR (Slot types etc) that didn’t really fit what we needed. This draft is a better mix with bigger receivers or guys that can play multiple WR roles.

Then seeing GB poking around for WR prospects that we both know are Day 2 worthy. highly likely GB takes 1 WR RD2-4 to fill some big shoes that left. I’m about 90% certain we learned our lesson at Returner last season so Skyy is a lock for me.
Watson
Reed
Golden
Savion
Skyy
RD3 (estimate)

Now this is if we only choose 1 WR in 8 selections. The wise thing to do is not overlap here.

 

[OldSchool101]

This isn’t a specific draft prospect player idea, but more a strategy on prospects.
At OL. I see 9 guys on board that could make the Roster already.
Starting 5 Morgan, Banks, Sean, Belton, Tom
Backups Kinnard, Glover imo are near locks (unless health interjects)

We normally keep 9 so these players are all fighting for 2 spots
*John Williams RD7 2025
*Karsen Barnhart(Reserve/Futures ‘26)
*Jacob Monk (RD5 2024)
*Donovan Jennings (ERFA 2026)
*Brant Banks (Reserves/Futures ‘26)

Let’s say you either PS or cut 3 above names. That leaves 1 spot active maybe 1 PS. I mean you can put every last player out to pasture and keep churning draft picks to the compose pile, but I’d argue there’s a very poor usage of draft and develop. Not very smart to be frank.

My limited brain matter is saying only draft an OL that is an easy answer in our top 8 or 9. The most logical is a Big School kid that we know is a natural born Center. A Corey type if he’s there in RD4-5. Otherwise unless a prospect drops 2 full rounds I’m not jeopardizing multiple past draft picks.

 

[OldSchool101]

Now WR is in a similar vein. We’ve got 5 solid of a customary 6 WR. Plus unless it’s all a smokescreen? GB has WR as a semi-vital position to draft. 75% chance we go after a WR. Really some argument that we go after one high in this draft because it gives us 1 year to prime them and WR is now a premium $$ position like LT or Edge etc.

 

[tynimiller]

Hey @tynimiller I agree with this in general. You must be itching in your shorts with the draft this close. lol.

Haven't been able to watch or study as much as normal. Goal was build a legit top 250 big board.....I'm betting I'll release only to 150 here as after that I will know prospects but not actually ranked them against eachother.

 

[OldSchool101]

Haven't been able to watch or study as much as normal. Goal was build a legit top 250 big board.....I'm betting I'll release only to 150 here as after that I will know prospects but not actually ranked them against eachother.

Nice

I’m not as well versed. However what’s interesting is when interactive mocks first come out I only really know (studied) about 5-10 players that past your normal household, Regular mentioned, Bluechip top 10 types. so it’s a wild guessing game just kinda going through generic consensus motions.

By the working the draft I probably have a good 25 players studied and another 25 players that I at least know a little about position fit. As in are they a Slot CB or boundary etc. Are they a Zone scheme or Gap player. Are they prototype size at OLB or DE, you know the drill.

I’m kinda in the middle right now. I probably have a pretty good flavor first about 20-25 selections. I might have tid bits on another 20-30. I could at least get through a draft as a GM not looking like a Baboon. 2 months ago I would’ve been laughed out of a Draft Board Room. Today I could fake it and pleasantly smile

 

[Heyjoe4]

Confusing. But he is still here.

It’s hard to see Melton making the 53, but I thought that last year. He plays on all three teams, but nothing stands out to me.

If Gluten can’t get the CB group set, I suppose he could make it at CB. Seems unlikely.

 

[RicFlairoftheNFL]

Yeah you make a good argument for not using Watson on end arounds, and/or severely limiting the times the play is used at all.

The Lombardi Packers were excellent at running screens. I don't see them enough with these Packers. It takes practice and commitment, and can be very effective when executed properly.

The Holmgren Packers were GREAT at screens too. For some reason the team has a lot of success when we make our linemen move.

 

[Heyjoe4]

He is one of those not good enough to cost much and let go, but just good enough and cheap enough to keep. And..he has remained on the field most of the time except for a sickness.

Yeah that’s a good point - that he lined up a lot. He’s certainly a tweener. Except for one early season at WR, not much to show.

And as Poker noted, a guy in his 5th season should not be in the developmental category. OS is likely right that he goes to the PS.

 

[Heyjoe4]

At #52, I like CBs Terrell from Clemson or Cisse from SC. Terrell just meets the height requirement.

I like him for the Clemson pedigree. Cisse is bigger and had a 41” vertical. That’s one of the skills needed to contest on balls thrown high.

But neither looks like a starter right now. That’s just a function of draft position and talent.

I still think Gluten finds a trade he likes before the draft to address CB. Getting Hobbs last year was a big, costly and rare miss by Gluten. Can’t get em all right.

 

[milani]

It’s hard to see Melton making the 53, but I thought that last year. He plays on all three teams, but nothing stands out to me.

If Gluten can’t get the CB group set, I suppose he could make it at CB. Seems unlikely.

Remember Jerrod Bush. He was not really very good at anything but he was on the roster. Melton could become a local fixture. Develop quite a following and be a voice on a sports website.

 

[Heyjoe4]

Oh sure.
Looking forward though and after drafting Micah Robinson and signing St Juste. Plus we’ve got Kamal Hadden who was drafted in RD6 by the Chiefs and The Packers tendered just last month in 2026 to a 1yr X $1.0Mil. Then Bartholomew signed a 2yr X$2Mil deal through 2026. Not suggesting we can’t walk away from all these players but it’s increasingly becoming an uphill battle for Melton. We haven’t when gotten to the draft yet and we all know how GB loves adding a good CB.

Kinda like last year with Hardman after we drafted a pair at WR. If we draft a pair at CB I’d say 75% Melton is out. I think we’ll draft 1 Safety and 1 CB though

Why do you think a S will get drafted? Just curious. Thanks OS.

 

[Heyjoe4]

Remember Jerrod Bush. He was not really very good at anything but he was on the roster. Melton could become a local fixture. Develop quite a following and be a voice on a sports website.

Yeah good points milani. There's nothing wrong with having a jack-of-all-trades on the team. I think Melton has been a solid STs' player and the Packers certainly need help there.

He had one very good year as a WR (I think), so he can do the job. Other than having to use a roster spot, there's little downside to keeping him on the 53 - or worst case the PS.

 

[tynimiller]

Remember Jerrod Bush. He was not really very good at anything but he was on the roster. Melton could become a local fixture. Develop quite a following and be a voice on a sports website.

Bush was a great ST'er but nothing else really at all.

 

[OldSchool101]

Bo Melton’s versatility is what keeps him around. He can legit play CB or WR depth. He also has been in system and is eager to help the team at whatever position or role they ask. We all saw how not every player is open to being used at various positions. Lots of pushback recently and while I understand it’s not the “s exy”role to be gyrated around the OL or position groups? It’s what the team needs for success. One thing I appreciated about Clay III was he was a team player. When asked to step into another role? He just did it and didn’t complain about it. He could’ve whined and not showed up and created all sorts of headaches. Yet he was a team player. Be loyal to your team that drafted you or promoted you until they give you reason otherwise.

That’s Bo and he’s living proof of what my old man taught me. Be loyal to your Employer they don’t always mean harm by moving you around.

 

[milani]

Bush was a great ST'er but nothing else really at all.

But it seemed like someone would get hurt, even for a series or two, and you heard his name on the field.

 

[Half Empty]

But it seemed like someone would get hurt, even for a series or two, and you heard his name on the field.

Usually as the guy the opposition scored over.

 

[milani]

Usually as the guy the opposition scored over.

Well, he made a play or two in SB 45. That is his Packer contribution.

 

[gopkrs]

Bo is another of LaFleur's man crushes. None have worked out yet imho. Maybe Savion will be the exception.