Packers double dip on cornerback, add Domani Jackson in 2026 NFL Draft
Green Bay drafted Alabama’s Domani Jackson in the sixth round of the 2026 draft, giving them a second cornerback
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 12: Domani Jackson #1 of the Alabama Crimson Tide intercepts a pass in the final seconds of their 27-25 win over South Carolina Gamecocks during the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 12, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Green Bay Packers hit the cornerback position twice in the 2026 draft, starting with their second-round selection of Brandon Cisse of South Carolina and then doubling down with the drafting of Alabama cornerback Domani Jackson in the sixth round.
Jackson came into the year projected as a top-50 selection before missing games due to an injured rib. He returned to play full-time for the Crimson Tide in the postseason. Domani Jackson targets 2025 pic.
twitter. com/KQDY5J0qbS — burner (@apcvideoburner) January 24, 2026 We wrote a full scouting report on Jackson, who compares himself to Christian Gonzalez, back in January. The short of it is that the USC transfer is extremely athletic, tying the California 100-meter record as a prep at 10.
25 seconds. He’s a click-and-close cornerback, which should be a major premium in Jonathan Gannon’s defense. The downside is that from an off-coverage standpoint, he can take some bad angles in pursuit, even though he’s more than willing as a tackler.