Closer look at Green Bay Packers 2026 draft picks

The Green Bay Packers selected six players during the 2026 NFL draft, highlighted by second-round pick Brandon Cisse and third-round pick Chris McClellan. General manager Brian Gutekunst traded up twice, sacrificing a fifth-round pick and two seventh-round picks in the process. It’s now time to dig into the draft class and find out what the Packers added to their roster during the year’s biggest roster-building event.

In this post, we’ll take a closer look at the entire draft class, providing breakdowns, player profiles, scouting reports from The Athletic’s Dane Brugler and comments from the Packers on all six selections in 2026: Second round, No. 52 overall: CB Brandon Cisse Breakdown: Young (20 years old), fast (4. 41) and explosive perimeter corner with elite physical ability, including recovery speed and reactive quickness, creating immense pro potential.

Made only 21 collegiate starts, so a developmental pathway is required to maximize the gifts. Only 189 pounds but a fearless defender who can beat blocks and disrupt perimeter runs and screens, although tackling is hit or miss. The Packers believe he can play outside or in the slot.

Limited ball production (12 PDs, 2 INTs) but gave up only 18 total catches in coverage in 2025. Brugler's scouting report: "An explosive athlete, Cisse plays with excess burst and speed to fly to the football. He tends to declare his hips early and relies too heavily on his athleticism rather than his technique or anticipation, leading to coverage losses.