Packers signing Illinois OL Josh Gesky as UDFA following 2026 draft
Another pre-draft visitor is signing with the Packers after the draft. Illinois OL Josh Gesky will sign as a UDFA.
The Green Bay Packers are signing Illinois offensive lineman Josh Gesky as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NFL draft, per NFL reporter Aaron Wilson . Like quarterback Kyron Drones and linebacker TJ Quinn, who are both reportedly signing with the Packers, Gesky visited Green Bay on a 30 visit before the 2026 draft. Gesky (6-5, 308) ranked as Dane Brugler's No.
23 guard in the draft class. The 23-year-old ran the 40-yard dash in 5. 03 seconds, hit 33" in the vertical leap, covered 9-1 in the broad jump and completed 30 reps on the bench.
His Relative Athletic Score is 9. 62 out of 10. 0.
From Brugler: "Gesky enrolled at 260 pounds, played at around 330 pounds in 2025 and weighed under 310 pounds for his pro day — he has a big-boned frame that he can fill out or make leaner, depending on what is needed. He was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 6, but scouts say he manages it well with the staff (always has a water or Gatorade on him). Though his redirect skills are marginal, he has adequate feet and eager hands to set up shop and get into a punch-ready position.