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Instant reactions to Packers taking CB Domani Jackson in sixth round of 2026 draft

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The staff at Packers Wire reacts to the Packers selecting Alabama CB Domani Jackson in the sixth round.

The Green Bay Packers took another cornerback off the board, selecting Alabama's Domani Jackson with the No. 201 overall pick in the sixth round of the 2026 draft. Jackson joins Brandon Cisse as the pair of corners picked by the Packers in this draft class.

Jackson was a top five recruit coming out of high school. He transferred from USC to Alabama after two seasons, and he ended up starting 23 games for the Crimson Tide. A former track star, Jackson ran 4.

41 in the 40-yard dash at 6-1 and 194 pounds. Instant reactions to the Packers taking Jackson at No. 201: Zach Kruse The Packers needed numbers at cornerback, so double dipping with Jackson on Day 3 makes sense in terms of building out the depth long-term.

He checks boxes for the Packers in terms of size (6-1) and speed (4. 41). Despite his status as a top recruit, Jackson was never a big-time playmaker at the collegiate level, and he finished his career with only 14 pass breakups and two picks over 46 games.