Packers draft picks: Cisse, McClellan headline 2026 class

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GREEN BAY, Wis. - The Green Bay Packers prioritized depth on defense, did some wheeling and dealing, and ultimately made six players part of their 2026 NFL Draft class. Here's a look at who's coming to Titletown.

Round 2: Brandon Cisse

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The Packers selected South Carolina cornerback Brandon Cisse with the No. 52 overall pick on Friday, their first pick of this year's draft, having traded away their first-round pick to land star edge Micah Parsons last year.

Cisse started all 12 games at South Carolina as a junior last season – making 27 total tackles with an interception, a forced fumble and five pass breakups. He played in 22 games prior to that at NC State, where he totaled 38 tackles, one interception and five pass breakups over two seasons.

Round 3: Chris McClellan

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The Packers traded up to draft Missouri defensive tackle Chris McClellan with the No. 77 overall pick in the third round. NFL Network reported Green Bay sent its original third-round choice and fifth-round pick to Tampa Bay in the deal.

McClellan compiled 48 total tackles as a senior last season, adding eight tackles for loss and six sacks. He had another 39 total tackles, five-and-a-half tackles for loss and two-and-a-half sacks as a junior.

Round 4: Dani Dennis-Sutton

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The Packers stuck to the defensive side of the ball, selecting Penn State edge rusher Dani Dennis-Sutton with the No. 120 overall pick in the fourth round.

Sutton played in 55 games over four seasons, and became a full-time starter in 2024. In each of his two seasons as a starter, he posted eight-and-a-half sacks and had double-digit tackles for loss. He also led all FBS players with three blocked punts last season.

Round 5: Jager Burton

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Green Bay shifted its focus from defense to offense, selected Kentucky offensive lineman Jager Burton in the fifth round with the No. 153 overall pick.

Burton started 32 games at guard and 15 at center, which is where he played last season, over five seasons. Burton's name has been linked to a Packers legend – he won the Paul Hornung award as Kentucky's top high school player.

Round 6: Domani Jackson

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The Packers doubled up at defensive back, drafting Alabama cornerback Domani Jackson No. 201 overall in round six.

Jackson started 23 of 28 games in his final two collegiate seasons at Alabama, tallying 91 tackles, eight pass breakups and two interceptions. He spent his first two years at USC, the second of which he was a starter.

Round 6: Trey Smack

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Green Bay traded back into the sixth round to take Florida kicker Trey Smack with the No. 216 overall pick. The Packers sent both of their seventh-round picks to Seattle to select the first kicker of this year's draft.

Smack set Florida's school record with 10 field goals of 50 or more yards over the past three seasons. For his collegiate career, he went 53-of-64 on field goals, 100-of-101 on extra points and had just one of his kicks blocked.

Packers draft history

By the numbers:

Since 2018, when Brian Gutekunst took over as general manager, the Packers had made 80 total draft picks heading into this year's – 40 offense, 37 defense and three special teams:

Quarterback (three), running back (five), tight end (four), wide receiver (12), offensive line (16), defensive line (10), linebacker (12), cornerback (eight), safety (seven), kicker (one), punter (one), long snapper (one)

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By round

First round: Linebacker (three), cornerback (two), defensive line (one), offensive line (one), quarterback (one), safety (one), wide receiver (one)
Second round: Offensive line (three), wide receiver (two), cornerback (one), linebacker (one), running back (one), safety (one), wide receiver (one)
Third round: Tight end (three), linebacker (two), wide receiver (two), offensive line (one), running back (one)
Fourth round: Defensive line (two), offensive line (two), wide receiver (two), safety (one)
Fifth round: Defensive line (three), linebacker (two), offensive line (two), wide receiver (two), cornerback (one), punter (one), quarterback (one), safety (one)
Sixth round: Offensive line (five), defensive line (two), cornerback (one), kicker (one), linebacker (one), running back (one), wide receiver (one)
Seventh round: Cornerback (three), linebacker (three), safety (three), defensive line (two), offensive line (two), running back (two), wide receiver (two), long snapper (one), quarterback (one)

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The Source: FOX6 News produced this report with information from the Green Bay Packers, South Carolina athletics, Missouri athletics and the NFL. The Associated Press contributed.

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