The Packers enter Saturday with five draft picks left, so there will be plenty of opportunities to add impactful players to the 90-man roster.
Nov 1, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks running back Mike Washington Jr (4) rushes for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Bulldogs won 38-35.
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The Green Bay Packers have already made two draft picks in 2026, taking cornerback Brandon Cisse in the second and trading up to grab defensive tackle Chris McClellan in the third round.
After the move, the Packers still have five picks to make on Saturday — one in each of the fourth, fifth, and sixth rounds, and two in the seventh.
Up to this point, a total of 100 players have been drafted, but there’s still plenty of talent left on the board. So, let’s discuss some intriguing options for Green Bay.
Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
He was already the most talented player available on Day 2, but a serious knee issue has made him fall significantly in the draft. Probably a top 10 player in this specific class in terms of talent, McCoy may be out of several teams’ boards — potentially, including the Packers. However, at some point the upside is just too great to pass up, especially because his injury is more about long-term durability.
Re: Jermod McCoy, the end of the 2nd round is an important dividing line. Starting at pick 65, the only guaranteed money in a rookie contract is the signing bonus. Also, 65 is the first pick that gets a split salary — i.e., one number for weeks he’s on the 53-man and a lower…
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Gutekunst was asked specifically about McCoy during his post-Day 2 press conference, but he didn’t want to get into details about why the talented player is out there.
“He’s working through some things,” Gutekunst said. “I’m not exactly sure why, but there’s obviously a lot of things that are in play there. I’m not gonna talk about these guys’ medical stuff.”
It’s not the athleticism that will define where a player will get drafted, and Washington is now the 64th overall prospect on the consensus big board — the third running back. He climbed the board throughout the process, but that wasn’t reflected during the actual draft. Scheme fit and college production are there as well. He’s more athletic than Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love, the third overall pick.
Brian Parker II, OL, Duke
Parker is a very Packers-y prospect. With a 9.76 Relative Athletic Score, he is expected to move to center in the NFL, but played at tackle on both sides of the line throughout his college career — mostly at right tackle, including 830 snaps in 2025. This past season at Duke, he allowed 19 pressures, with an 88.2 PFF grade. As a prospect, he is similar to Zach Tom — not necessarily the strongest player, but intelligent and competitive. His run-blocking is eye-catching.
Exceptional athlete with 9.96 RAS (ninth all-time among DEs). Violent hands and strong run defender with long arms. Heavy-footed with stiff ankles limiting fluidity. Snap-to-snap inconsistency plagues evaluation. He was mostly perceived as a Day 2 prospect, but he’s still on the board. If the Packers want to keep investing in the defense, he’s a viable option.
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