Indiana RB Kaelon Black a Target for Green Bay Packers in 2026 NFL Draft
The Green Bay Packers are evaluating Indiana's Kaelon Black, a powerful 2026 draft prospect, to bolster their running back corps and add crucial competition.
The Green Bay Packers are not going to shy away from a running back in the 2026 NFL Draft. They do have other, more pressing needs, of course. Cornerback is arguably their biggest need, and defensive line is right there, too.
Keep in mind, when healthy, Josh Jacobs is an All-Pro running back, and they do have him on the roster heading into 2026. The "when healthy" part of that statement is doing a bit of work after his 2025 season, but Jacobs is still the starter and "workhorse" running back in Green Bay until further notice. And yet, behind Jacobs on the depth chart is the always-injured MarShawn Lloyd and then Chris Brooks, who is a solid depth piece, but he's known more for his pass-blocking than his rushing.
That's undoubtedly why general manager Brian Gutekunst recently revealed that the Packers are still looking to add more talent to the running back room. “I like our group,” Gutekunst said recently at the NFL annual meetings, per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. “Obviously, we brought Chris Brooks back.
We think the world of him, not only as an offensive running back in all phases but also a special teams player. I feel really confident, if he has to go into a game, what he’s gonna do. We’re certainly gonna add competition to that room.