2026 Draft Prospects Thread

[Firethorn1001]

Id be shocked if McCoy isn't picked by Dallas. Jerry loves to pick guys with questionable medicals

 

[Heyjoe4]

Very typical for the Packers to draft position where they have expiring contracts coming up

Agreed and it’s just good planning. There are no guarantees that a guy will stick with the Packers (true for any team).

So best to get some insurance.

 

[Heyjoe4]

I just watched an interview of someone talking about McCoy's injury. Eventually he is going to need another surgery, and he would miss a full year to have it done. Also, if it doesn't work, there's a good chance his career would be over. I guess this really puts in perspective why he hasn't been drafted.

From the descriptions I’ve read about McCoy’s knee, I’d pass on him.

It’s a shame, he’s a very talented guy. We learned the hard way with Bhaktiari that all surgeries carry risk.

 

[Heyjoe4]

I'd take McCoy next, unless his knee(s?) won't let him ever perform in the NFL. When else will Gute have a shot at a top-10-talent CB? Both Valentine & Nixon are FA in '27, need better talent in the pipeline.

If he fell to the 3rd or 4th round, he might be worth the risk. IMO, without a R1 pick, Gluten didn’t gamble and took Cisse. Good move.

 

[Heyjoe4]

Well he looks average on paper.

That 6'8" 330 pound DT/DE from ol miss wouldve been better..... That's the kind of guy who will reach up and blot out the sun....

Last time GB answered my dreams was Marshawn Lloyd. Hopefully that pick pays off this year finally. Yikes.

Yeah I don’t know what’s up with Lloyd. I’d love to see him play.

After all this time, the med staff should know if he has any injuries that are career ending.

He could get still get cut in TC. My guess is that Gluten keeps Lloyd and grabs a RB in rd 7 or an UDFA. Whatever he does, the loss of Wilson has to be addressed.

If anything, letting Wilson go may be a sign of confidence in Lloyd. Hope so.

 

[Heyjoe4]

love Cisse in the 2nd, like but don’t love McClellan with our 3rd

Across the division, I’m huge on Banks’ upside but that’s a VERY risky pick for Minnesota imo. But outside of that I really like their draft overall

Detroit, I feel like they have kinda reached on both their picks

Chicago… a lot of folks like the Thieneman pick, and he is a good player, but imo they had much more pressing needs to address. Or maybe that’s not the right way of putting it. Safety was a big need. I think there was much better positional value that could’ve been addressed. Outside of that pick I think they’re having a shocking draft with a depth center, a 3rd TE, and a WR who most had given a 7th round or UDFA grade.

(And I should note those last three are all arguably reaches… on offense… when you already had a great offense but desperately needed help all around the defense)

I like the Thieneman pick for the Bears. Most of their off-season moves should be on defense.

 

[OldSchool101]

I'm for OL and another CB, we have to improve our depth on the line, and I want more swings in the secondary after last years debacle.

I noticed early on in many interactive Mocks that I’d go after CB 2X but like by as early as RD5 etc. I think Packers will take Demmings if available using #153 in some capacity either trade up or natural. There’s also a large selection ranked in the 200’s (draftable).

It’s certainly possible that CB will be our deepest group when this draft concludes.

 

[Heyjoe4]

Good. Thank you Oldschool. That's what I was hoping to see. If they gave up our 4th for that I would've been a bit upset. That extra 5th is doable.
I like the pick. 6'4" 317 is a solid frame. At a position of need. Can't complain.

When a team moves up only a few picks, it’s easy to ask if the trade was worth it.

This is where we have to trust the scouts. They may have been jumping for joy that they got the guy they really wanted in rd2.

 

[Heyjoe4]

I noticed early on in many interactive Mocks that I’d go after CB 2X but like by as early as RD5 etc. I think Packers will take Demmings if available using #153 in some capacity either trade up or natural. There’s also a large selection ranked in the 200’s (draftable).

It’s certainly possible that CB will be our deepest group when this draft concludes.

It’s possible CB has a lot of guys when the draft is done (along with any UDFAs), but I don’t consider that “deep”. Probably just semantics. When I hear a team is “deep” at a position, that means “talented” to me.

Regardless, it’s a group needing and getting a lot of Gluten’s attention. No clear winners, and competition should result in better play from Nixon and V - well, from everyone.

 

[OldSchool101]

Brian is giving Gannon all the tools to be successful with a pair of Day 2 picks.

When a team moves up only a few picks, it’s easy to ask if the trade was worth it.

This is where we have to trust the scouts. They may have been jumping for joy that they got the guy they really wanted in rd2.

I think the same way. I dislike using limited darts because you trust your process. Although when I saw The Vikings go after Dominique Orange a couple of picks later? Those 2 players are similar roles and we at minimum deleted their options.

 

[OldSchool101]

It’s possible CB has a lot of guys at CB, but I don’t consider that “deep”. Probably just semantics. When I hear a team is “deep” at a position that equates to talent.

Regardless, it’s a group needing and getting a lot of Gluten’s attention. No clear winners, and that should result in better play from Nixon and V.

I think I’d push back a little. When is the last time GB added a pair of Top 100 drafted CB’s from any means? Call it trade or draft?

 

[gopkrs]

Brian is giving Gannon all the tools to be successful with a pair of Day 2 picks.

I think the same way. I dislike using limited darts because you trust your process. Although when I saw The Vikings go after Dominique Orange a couple of picks later? Those 2 players are similar roles and we at minimum deleted their options.

So it was a smart to move up and take the one you wanted for a 5th imho

 

[Schultz]

What did we give for him? Hope it wasn't much.

Basically gave up #84, #160 and Wicks for McClellan, # 153 and 2027 day 3 pick.

 

[DoURant]

So it was a smart to move up and take the one you wanted for a 5th imho

McClellan gives you versatility and more of a 3 down DL. I think he is in that Kenny Clark mode of you can play him at nose or 3T, with pass rush. (8.5 sacks over last 2 seasons), plus he had 5 batted balls added to that. Are we going to resign Wyatt or Brooks after this year? This gives you that flexibility to walk away if you want to. Plus Hargrave is only a 2 yr deal, so we could part ways after this season, too. Orange is more a one trick pony and is going to play at most, maybe 15-20 snaps/game, and doesn't offer much in pass rush.

 

[OldSchool101]

McClellan gives you versatility and more of a 3 down DL. I think he is in that Kenny Clark mode of you can play him at nose or 3T, with pass rush. (8.5 sacks over last 2 seasons), plus he had 5 batted balls added to that. Are we going to resign Wyatt or Brooks after this year? This gives you that flexibility to walk away if you want to. Plus Hargrave is only a 2 yr deal, so we could part ways after this season, too. Orange is more a one trick pony and is going to play at most, maybe 15-20 snaps/game, and doesn't offer much in pass rush.

No question about it. The more I look at that comparison and it’s a good one, the more I think we got the better one.

SEC (McClellan)
6.0 Sacks
8.0 TFL
48 Tackles
21 QB Pressures
27 STOPS
2 PD

BIG 12 (Orange)
0 Sacks
0.5 TFL
19 Tackles
13 QB pressures
4 STOPS
1 PD

Now granted both are used in different roles. Orange is a true NT. Yet it’s undeniable who the better player is imo.

 

[DoURant]

No question about it. The more I look at that comparison and it’s a good one, the more I think we got the better one.

SEC (McClellan)
6.0 Sacks
8.0 TFL
48 Tackles
21 QB Pressures
27 STOPS
2 PD

BIG 12 (Orange)
0 Sacks
0.5 TFL
19 Tackles
13 QB pressures
4 STOPS
1 PD

Now granted both are used in different roles. Orange is a true NT. Yet it’s undeniable who the better player is imo.

It's not a shock that McClellan was ranked higher on many experts boards. I just think as a whole, everyone loved Orange, as he was a more polarizing player... with an awesome nickname to boot, Big Citrus.

 

[OldSchool101]

It's not a shock that McClellan was ranked higher on many experts boards. I just think as a whole, everyone loved Orange, as he was a more polarizing player... with an awesome nickname to boot, Big Citrus.

Yes but Chris will make a name for himself at the Pro level! lol

ps. Not everyone loved Orange better
(Just busting your chops!)

 

[DoURant]

Yes but Chris will make a name for himself at the Pro level! lol

That is definitely the plan moving forward.... maybe Big Mac for a nickname

 

[GreenBaySlacker]

When a team moves up only a few picks, it’s easy to ask if the trade was worth it.

This is where we have to trust the scouts. They may have been jumping for joy that they got the guy they really wanted in rd2.

Very true. I actually watched some highlights on him and listened to gute talk about him in the presser...

Great run stopper, and got 6 sacks? From DT?! Then he says he has the ability to play NT, DT, and big DE... Again, showing run stopping ability, and the speed/burst to play end.....

So basically at 6'4", 317, he is our new cullen jenkins ... And there is nothing average about that. (I'm happy to be wrong again McClellan is going to be a stud for us.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

I just watched an interview of someone talking about McCoy's injury. Eventually he is going to need another surgery, and he would miss a full year to have it done. Also, if it doesn't work, there's a good chance his career would be over. I guess this really puts in perspective why he hasn't been drafted.

Full pass on McCoy, we don't need another Jaire. If he was a O or D lineman, than sure, slap a brace on it and see how many years he goes. A CB needs his mobility, no sense throwing a pick at a guy that may only last a half a season and always be worried about that knee.

In other news. Sounds like Gute tried to trade back into the end of Round 3. I expect him to move up in round 4 if the player they wanted is still there.

The Packers tried to trade back into the end of the 3rd round of the 2026 draft

It would have taken a lot for Green Bay to get an extra third-round pick after previously trading up in the same round

www.acmepackingcompany.com

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[OldSchool101]

That is definitely the plan moving forward.... maybe Big Mac for a nickname

Great One!

 

[Pkrjones]

I just watched an interview of someone talking about McCoy's injury. Eventually he is going to need another surgery, and he would miss a full year to have it done. Also, if it doesn't work, there's a good chance his career would be over. I guess this really puts in perspective why he hasn't been drafted.

GB lost multiple partial years with Watson, & 2 complete years on Lloyd, so far. McCoy's talent is top-10 &, imho, worth the risk. Get him fixed now, & by next March his future should be pretty much known. Make re-signing decisions on Valentine & Nixon, then, knowing McCoy will (or won't) be ready.

*** EDIT*** Moot point, McCoy is a Raider.

 

[OldSchool101]

I’m really hoping we move around to get 1 more Top 150. I’d consider at minimum using a 2027 RD5-RD6 package with this year to move up.

153+ 2027 Day 3 (RD6)

Or

160 + 2027 Day 3 (RD5)

Or

201 + 2027 Day 3 (RD4)

 

[OldSchool101]

GB lost multiple partial years with Watson, & 2 complete years on Lloyd, so far. McCoy's talent is top-10 &, imho, worth the risk. Get him fixed now, & by next March his future should be pretty much known. Make re-signing decisions on Valentine & Nixon, then, knowing McCoy will (or won't) be ready.

*** EDIT*** Moot point, McCoy is a Raider.

Personal knowing his (McCoy)medicals at earliest he’s a #153 with a slight move up for us. Other teams do have more draft capital though.

I seriously would not use #120 had he made it there.

 

[OldSchool101]

I’m guessing we switch back Offense. The only other Defender I could see is at Edge. For me I’m waiting at CB unless it’s Muhammad. Some good Corners RD5-7

We need
Solid OT depth
RB2
TE2 (2027 need)

Kinda hoping we move on Washington or Lance or Dennis Sutton with a 2027 RD6 + 120
Brian needs to leapfrog the Lions and do it internally.