Packers Prospects: 13 best cornerback fits in 2026 NFL Draft
Green Bay has a type at cornerback, and the 2026 NFL draft has no shortage of prospects who are likely to be of interest
Cornerback has been a long-standing area of need for the Green Bay Packers, and the 2026 NFL Draft could bring some answers, as corner is one of the deepest positions in this year’s class. As with any other position, there are body types and athletic profiles Green Bay gravitates towards. Since 2005, their average draft pick at corner has been 5-11 ¾, 194 pounds, with 31 ¼” arms.
The lowest measurements have been 5-10 ¼, 183 pounds, and 30 ¼”. Bigger is not always better at cornerback, as taller players can struggle to flip their hips and stay close to receivers. The Packers have generally drafted well- proportioned athletes, who have enough mass for their height.
Cornerback is a stopwatch position, and speed matters immensely. This has been reflected in the Packers’ picks over the years. The average 40 time of their corner selections has been 4.
46, which ranks in the 81st percentile, while the average 10-yard split has been 1. 55. The worst 40 they have drafted is a 4.
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