Packers Draft Needs: Where Green Bay Must Find Immediate Impact in 2026
Breaking down the positions Green Bay needs to address in the 2026 draft and which prospects could be immediate contributors. Plus, a look at Day 3 possibilities, including developmental quarterbacks, wide receivers, and late-round running backs who could add depth to the roster.
By Newt Westen
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Newt Westen is the Founder of 0-Tech Draft, contributor for The Draft Professor and Lead NFL Draft Analyst for CheeseheadTV.com. He's a lifetime Packers fan and you can follow Newt at @NFLDraft_Westen on X.
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Comments (9)
golfpacker61
March 13, 2026 at 04:26 pm
GB will be sitting very pretty in the 2027 draft Newt. 2 thirds, maybe 4 fourth rounders, and another later after the Rasheed Walker fiasco. It's not real life but in the mock drafts there are a ton of really good players available from picks 100-200 that could really strengthen all of GBs position groups, shoring up any weaknesses.
Newt, I was reading a post on Acme Packers suggesting a trade with Arizona for Josh Sweat. We would give up Jayden Reed for Sweat and a day 3 pick. Sweat wants out and really likes Gannon. This trade would then swap Reed and Golden as starting slot receiver in GB. And we have the newly acquired Skyy Moore who would be a perfect slot receiver. Do you like this trade?
13TimeChamps
March 13, 2026 at 04:56 pm
"And we have the newly acquired Skyy Moore who would be a perfect slot receiver."
A former 2nd round pick with ball security issues, at 25 years old, who is already on his 3rd team. This is your idea of a "perfect" slot receiver? It's not even a given he will make the final 53. And if he does, it will be as a returner on SP, not as a "perfect" slot receiver.
I know you would love to basically trade the entire team, but Reed isn't going anywhere.
golfpacker61
March 13, 2026 at 05:46 pm
Yeah he is my idea of a perfect slot receiver. He is 5'10 200lbs and runs low 4.4s. He dropped some punts and passes in KC and they gave up on him. Their loss. In college he dropped 7 passes in 4 years, GB has guys who have dropped 7 passes in 2 games.
Anyway 13, this was a trade scenario that someone suggested on Acme Packing CO. Their trade idea was to give up Jayden Reed for Josh Sweat and a 3rd day pick. Giving a somewhat younger inconsistent talent for a proven pass rusher and a pick. That persons rational was GB might not want to re-sign Reed to another contract, we have Golden waiting in the wings, and getting Sweat takes care of Parsons missing the start of the season. I didn't think to insult the poster because of his trade proposal.
The Skyy Moore comments were mine, sometimes players need a change of scenery. And I don't want to trade the whole team, but players we can't afford to resign or who have underperformed should be fair game to move before losing them for nothing. Think of the Eagles, they are kind of successful. You don't have to act like a tool just because we don't share the same opinion.
13TimeChamps
March 13, 2026 at 06:38 pm
"He dropped some punts and passes in KC and they gave up on him. Their loss."
Convenient of you to not to acknowledge that SF also gave up on him. Two of the more successful franchises in the NFL had no interest in retaining a 25 year old very recent 2nd round pick.
But I'm sure you're right and they're wrong. He will end up being our perfect slot receiver.
golfpacker61
March 13, 2026 at 07:37 pm
Why don't you go lock yourself in the bathroom for a while, I think you are constipated.
golfpacker61
March 13, 2026 at 05:34 pm
Latest draft, traded #52 for 2 extra picks.
56. Will Lee III-CB Texas A&M
84. Domonique Orange-DT Iowa State
120. JC Davis-OT Illinois
124. Daylen Everette-CB Georgia
160. Trey Zuhn III-OC Texas A&M
166. Sam Roush-TE Stanford
201. DJ Campbell-OG Texas
236. Aaron Graves-DT Iowa
255. J. Michael Sturdivant-WR Florida
Maybe 13 won't like this either.
13TimeChamps
March 13, 2026 at 06:47 pm
I don't follow college football and have never done a mock draft in my life. I think it's a pointless exercise and a waste of time so I will defer to your expertise.
stockholder
March 13, 2026 at 09:30 pm
Will Lee?
Truthfully Gute is picking up the needs at Cb.
But if he was going to get a CB .
1. The slot and Stukes is the guy you want.
2 I wouldn't take Orange. Draft cover or not.
The Dts wil fall. Most play too High.
3. Ot - Keep the arm length in mind here.
4. Another Corner. I say take a LB earlier
Rodriguez is the fit.
5. C- Logan is getting the Love
6. Roush is top 90 now.
golfpacker61
March 13, 2026 at 07:45 pm
Wow 13, give it a rest.