2026 Draft Prospects Thread

[tynimiller]

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

I’d say Love has worked out, also not to mention Kraft - despite drafting Musgrave Gute and MLF crushed on Kraft enough to double dip!

 

[gopkrs]

I’d say Love has worked out, also not to mention Kraft - despite drafting Musgrave Gute and MLF crushed on Kraft enough to double dip!

I'd say that LaFleur did love the Love pick. But don't consider it one of his man crush deals. Neither Musgrave or Kraft either. I think it has to be kind of an off the wall pick that also seemed like it was really his pick. Not Gute's. I'd say Bo was one (even though not a draft pick) because he just came out and said he thought Melton was awesome or something to that effect after he had already been with us. But for me, he made a couple of xlnt grabs over the middle the end of the first year but inconsistent to say the least since. He did make a couple of good long grabs. 2 I think. But I'm still pissed that he kept him over Heath for, imho, god knows why.

 

[Heyjoe4]

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.

Good summary of Melton and his role on the Packers. I don't think he's been injured much either. A guy who can legitimately play on all three teams is valuable, just from a depth perspective.

I do think his best position is WR. MLF could get sneaky and use him as a target with all the talented WRs ahead of him. I think he deserves a roster spot.

 

[Heyjoe4]

I’d say Love has worked out, also not to mention Kraft - despite drafting Musgrave Gute and MLF crushed on Kraft enough to double dip!

I admit I did not like the Love pick. Good example of "first thought wrong". Mea culpa.

He may not be a top 5 QB yet, but he has improved each year as a starter. He makes very few mistakes now, and that is a huge attribute. The game has slowed down for him. I would not be surprised if he has an MVP year at some point.

And funny that Musgrave was drafted ahead of Kraft. That's Gluten's draft strategy at work. Take two or more players at a position of need. That certainly increases the odds. Kraft is that rare player who plays much better in the NFL than college experience would suggest.

 

[GreenBaySlacker]

I admit I did not like the Love pick. Good example of "first thought wrong". Mea culpa.

He may not be a top 5 QB yet, but he has improved each year as a starter. He makes very few mistakes now, and that is a huge attribute. The game has slowed down for him. I would not be surprised if he has an MVP year at some point.

And funny that Musgrave was drafted ahead of Kraft. That's Gluten's draft strategy at work. Take two or more players at a position of need. That certainly increases the odds. Kraft is that rare player who plays much better in the NFL than college experience would suggest.

I hated both rodgers and love picks. Lol. But I flipped early in, to back the rookie rodgers. Figured the entire state hating him won't help anything.... That should be figured in, because both rodgers and love came in behind a literal top of the game hall of famer all time greats. And the whole state hating you for "wasting" a 1st round pick when we are going on a championship run. Lol

Not the most inviting energy. No pressure. Lol. They grew up in the fire. Now they are tempered...

 

[thequick12]

Tennessee WR Chris Brazzell II visiting Green Bay. I see this guy as a 2nd rounder and a stud at that. Smoke screen by the Packers or would they really draft him if he is there at 52?

I believe they would draft him, Ted Hurst, also a 30 visit. Or Bryce Lance in the 2nd round.

Being down to Watson, Reed, Golden, and Williams with Reed likely to depart after this season. WR is a true need once again

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

I believe they would draft him, Ted Hurst, also a 30 visit. Or Bryce Lance in the 2nd round.

Being down to Watson, Reed, Golden, and Williams with Reed likely to depart after this season. WR is a true need once again

Watson and Reed are my 2 questions marks as far as their future in GB. Watson might be to pricey to keep around, but Reed and Golden kind of offer you the same type of WR. If we see Gute select Hurst or Lance, my guess is he is doing so to replace Watson after this season.

I still think Gute swings for a defensive player with his first pick, maybe a DL or Edge player, but one he hopes improves the rotation of the front 7.

I know we all want whatever players Gute grabs with his first 2 picks to be immediate impacts, but I don't think that is realistic. So whatever happens tonight and in the following 2 days, will be with a distinct eye on the roster beyond 2026.

 

[RicFlairoftheNFL]

Watson and Reed are my 2 questions marks as far as their future in GB. Watson might be to pricey to keep around, but Reed and Golden kind of offer you the same type of WR. If we see Gute select Hurst or Lance, my guess is he is doing so to replace Watson after this season.

I still think Gute swings for a defensive player with his first pick, maybe a DL or Edge player, but one he hopes improves the rotation of the front 7.

I know we all want whatever players Gute grabs with his first 2 picks to be immediate impacts, but I don't think that is realistic. So whatever happens tonight and in the following 2 days, will be with a distinct eye on the roster beyond 2026.

Watson's injury history might lower his price. At any price though I think he should be gone BECAUSE of the injuries

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

Best players available on Day 2​

Unlikely to get to No. 52​

Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee - excellent player, but a knee injury and the long-term risk made him fall.

Denzel Boston, WR, Washington - possession receiver, has traits the Packers tend to love.

Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State - top DT for Dane Brugler, but has limitations as a pass rusher.

Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois - young, powerful prospect. Should enter the rotational immediately.

Toss up​

Emmanuel Pregnon, G, Oregon - doesn’t have much positional flexibility, but has the power and technique to start at guard right away.

Christen Miller, DT, Georgia - another Georgia defender, he’s a great run defender.

Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech - not necessarily a Packers-y prospect, but a highly instinctive linebacker.

Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina - physical, but not polished cornerback. He’s only 20.

Good chances of being there​

Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia State - top 30 visit, has a huge upside but needs a developmental curve.

Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State - long cornerback with man coverage potential, but too grabby.

Domonique Orange, DT, Iowa State - classic and strong nose tackle without much pass-rush juice.

Gennings Dunker, OL, Iowa - aggressive player with positional flexibility, but inconsistent play.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

Watson's injury history might lower his price. At any price though I think he should be gone BECAUSE of the injuries

While I tend to agree with you, if he stays healthy in 2026, nobody will care about his past injuries. Personally, I just don't think he is a guy I want to pay $30M/year to. The reason for that is while I think he is good, I don't think he has proven himself to be elite. Maybe more importantly, a team needs at least 4 decent WR's, locking a ton of money into just 1 non-elite WR isn't something I would do.

Now if Gute and the coaches think Watson will be elite and will be able to avoid nagging injuries, then I see a case for resigning him.

 

[OldSchool101]

I see Watson ceiling in that 1,100-1200 area. Just imo. He paced just over 1,000 last year, but he can’t seem to get a streak of health. I think a more normal expectancy with #9 is around 750-900 yards regularly. So a good WR2 with some added value because of home run speed and blocking prowess. A high end WR2.

No way do I want to pay Watson like a top end WR1. I just think that’s almost foolish. If either Lance or Hurst were added? I wouldn’t think twice about walking away from Watson. No thanks for $30mil I’d rather go grab a PAIR of good FA players before doing that. Such as Wyatt and Kraft.

I’d rather use #84 and package a Day 3 pick from 2027 and get his replacement OR draft at WR higher next year with a Day 2 for $1.75Mil yearly for 4 years. Green Bay spreads the ball around too much to pay 1 guy elite $$ imo. I’d pay Kraft $20Mil before I paid #9 $30Mil yearly.

 

[SudsMcBucky]

WR's are becoming SO pricey, that I'm almost OK with the strategy of continually drafting 1 or 2 each year and turning over the room when we have a WR hit that hits that "I wanna be paid handsomely" range. I just think it's a position that's kind of gotten out of control on the pay scale.

 

[OldSchool101]

WR's are becoming SO pricey, that I'm almost OK with the strategy of continually drafting 1 or 2 each year and turning over the room when we have a WR hit that hits that "I wanna be paid handsomely" range. I just think it's a position that's kind of gotten out of control on the pay scale.

For me WR are like the Flea Market. Never buy anything on 1st pass. There’s a 50/50 the same item is 100 yards away and can be negotiated for far less $$ and even often 3 similar options etc. No Sir, I like to Pass by and walk the circuit. Then I come back around and keep crisp Benjamin’s in my pocket and always pull them out and count them in eyesight 1 short off asking $100 for a $125 item etc. There magic in seeing a crisp Benjamin in a man’s hand and it’s even harder watching Benjamin walk away. Most Sellers have also walked the circuit and know if they’ve got competition.

 

[tjgab4]

This thread is where we can all share our thoughts on 2026 prospects for the NFL draft. These could be guys you just love, guys that are Green Bay types or both. Share your favorites, your worsts, your player profiles....

PLEASE PLEASE, I hope they don't waste early draft picks on defensive backs. Please God!

 

[GreenBaySlacker]

WR's are becoming SO pricey, that I'm almost OK with the strategy of continually drafting 1 or 2 each year and turning over the room when we have a WR hit that hits that "I wanna be paid handsomely" range. I just think it's a position that's kind of gotten out of control on the pay scale.

Yea if you have a star QB making $50-60 mil a yr. It's almost impossible to give a star wr $30+ mil a yr, without ignoring other positions.

I think honestly Reed was being offered for a 1st rounder. And GB was potentially going to draft his future replacement today if rosenhaus didn't strike the deal now..... I'm very happy with the results. A very good young wr at a fair price.

 

[GreenBaySlacker]

I believe they would draft him, Ted Hurst, also a 30 visit. Or Bryce Lance in the 2nd round.

Being down to Watson, Reed, Golden, and Williams with Reed likely to depart after this season. WR is a true need once again

What was that about Reed again?

 

[Heyjoe4]

I hated both rodgers and love picks. Lol. But I flipped early in, to back the rookie rodgers. Figured the entire state hating him won't help anything.... That should be figured in, because both rodgers and love came in behind a literal top of the game hall of famer all time greats. And the whole state hating you for "wasting" a 1st round pick when we are going on a championship run. Lol

Not the most inviting energy. No pressure. Lol. They grew up in the fire. Now they are tempered...

Good point. It was made all the harder for Rodgers and Love because they are so young. The best life lessons are taught at "The School of Hard Knocks" - and while few will feel sorry for the uber-rich, they have grown up in the middle of the fire. Some thrive, some don't.

Anyway thanks for your honesty GBS. I truly hated the Love pick and was ambivalent on Rodgers. I worked near the Cal campus in Berkeley and so got na lot of news on the team.

Interesting that a number of people, including Rodgers, thought he would be the #1 pick. I didn't think that was gonna happen. I watched a lot of Call football, and they played well with Rodgers. But he would constantly hold the ball way up against the helmet's ear hole and start his throwing motion there.

With the benefit of hind sight, it's easy to see him among the top 5 QBs to playin the BFL.

Watson and Reed are my 2 questions marks as far as their future in GB. Watson might be to pricey to keep around, but Reed and Golden kind of offer you the same type of WR. If we see Gute select Hurst or Lance, my guess is he is doing so to replace Watson after this season.

I still think Gute swings for a defensive player with his first pick, maybe a DL or Edge player, but one he hopes improves the rotation of the front 7.

I know we all want whatever players Gute grabs with his first 2 picks to be immediate impacts, but I don't think that is realistic. So whatever happens tonight and in the following 2 days, will be with a distinct eye on the roster beyond 2026.

Strange timing as Reed was extended today.

I expect Watson to get signed soon. Too risky to let him on the FA market. Seems he’s recovered well from the chronic hamstring problem.

If Reed is worth approx $17 mil AAV, Watson is in the $20-25 mil range, if they sign him soon.

 

[GreenBaySlacker]

I see Watson ceiling in that 1,100-1200 area. Just imo. He paced just over 1,000 last year, but he can’t seem to get a streak of health. I think a more normal expectancy with #9 is around 750-900 yards regularly. So a good WR2 with some added value because of home run speed and blocking prowess. A high end WR2.

No way do I want to pay Watson like a top end WR1. I just think that’s almost foolish. If either Lance or Hurst were added? I wouldn’t think twice about walking away from Watson. No thanks for $30mil I’d rather go grab a PAIR of good FA players before doing that. Such as Wyatt and Kraft.

I’d rather use #84 and package a Day 3 pick from 2027 and get his replacement OR draft at WR higher next year with a Day 2 for $1.75Mil yearly for 4 years. Green Bay spreads the ball around too much to pay 1 guy elite $$ imo. I’d pay Kraft $20Mil before I paid #9 $30Mil yearly.

Reed getting this deal means Watson will have to stay healthy this season in order to get that big deal.... Can he play at a high level and stay healthy?

 

[tynimiller]

Good point. It was made all the harder for Rodgers and Love because they are so young. The best life lessons are taught at "The School of Hard Knocks" - and while few will feel sorry for the uber-rich, they have grown up in the middle of the fire. Some thrive, some don't.

Anyway thanks for your honesty GBS. I truly hated the Love pick and was ambivalent on Rodgers. I worked near the Cal campus in Berkeley and so got na lot of news on the team.

Interesting that a number of people, including Rodgers, thought he would be the #1 pick. I didn't think that was gonna happen. I watched a lot of Call football, and they played well with Rodgers. But he would constantly hold the ball way up against the helmet's ear hole and start his throwing motion there.

With the benefit of hind sight, it's easy to see him among the top 5 QBs to playin the BFL.

Strange timing as Reed was extended today.

I expect Watson to get signed soon. Too risky to let him on the FA market. Seems he’s recovered well from the chronic hamstring problem.

If Reed is worth approx $17 mil AAV, Watson is in the $20-25 mil range, if they sign him soon.

But reeds extension adds three years and some of his hit will likely be put on this year and only 20 million guaranteed. I'm guessing essentially here for sure through 2027 season and if good easily through 2028 but bet structure makes 2029 absolutely not happening

 

[thequick12]

Watson and Reed are my 2 questions marks as far as their future in GB. Watson might be to pricey to keep around, but Reed and Golden kind of offer you the same type of WR. If we see Gute select Hurst or Lance, my guess is he is doing so to replace Watson after this season.

I still think Gute swings for a defensive player with his first pick, maybe a DL or Edge player, but one he hopes improves the rotation of the front 7.

I know we all want whatever players Gute grabs with his first 2 picks to be immediate impacts, but I don't think that is realistic. So whatever happens tonight and in the following 2 days, will be with a distinct eye on the roster beyond 2026.

Well they just signed Reed to a 3 year 50m extension so I was wrong about that one.

Good value for the Packers imo

 

[GreenBaySlacker]

But reeds extension adds three years and some of his hit will likely be put on this year and only 20 million guaranteed. I'm guessing essentially here for sure through 2027 season and if good easily through 2028 but bet structure makes 2029 absolutely not happening

Reeds last year of his deal, and Golden's 5th year option are the same year now.

 

[GreenBaySlacker]

Our pick is almost here my guy is still on the board.

 

[GreenBaySlacker]

God I hope they don't draft a smallish CB. Lol

 

[GreenBaySlacker]

Give me the 6'8" DT/DE from old miss please. Zxavian harris.

 

[longtimefan]

Here it comes

He sucks

I didn’t have him here

Gute nailed it

Why the hell they do that