5 things learned from Brian Gutekunst's pre-2026 draft press conference

3. Wide receiver opportunities

Quote: "Excited about some of the opportunities some of these guys are going to get."

Gutekunst traded Dontayvion Wicks to the Eagles, and he admitted Wicks likely wasn't part of the team's long-term plans, so it "made a lot sense" to get a pair of picks in exchange for a player at a log jam position entering a contract year. Without Wicks and Romeo Doubs, a lot of snaps are now opening up for Matthew Golden and Savion Williams, two 2025 draft picks.

Later, Gutekunst said there would be "positives" from continuity and more clearly defined roles at receiver, although depth is required to survive injuries throughout a season. Losing Wicks and Doubs might open the door to a draft pick at receiver.

4. Offensive line

Quote: "I feel really good about (our depth.) I really like our starting five...I feel really good about our whole group and the competition in that room. We're always trying to add to the offensive line, there's only so many big guys in the world that can play at a high level."

The Packers lost Rasheed Walker and Elgton Jenkins this offseason, but Gutekunst brought back Darian Kinnard on a one-year deal and a few others will return from injuries, including Zach Tom and Travis Glover. Gutekunst specifically mentioned Jacob Monk, who he thought played well in the 2025 season finale. The Packers will likely add an offensive lineman via the draft, but Gutekunst's comments suggest that finding a pure center backup might not be a draft priority for the Packers. As always, versatility is the name of the game for offensive linemen coming to Green Bay.

5. Cornerback

Quote: "That's probably the group, that from a numbers perspective, where we're gonna need to add the most numbers."

Cornerback appears to be the roster's most pressing long-term need, given the contract situations after 2026. The Packers have Keisean Nixon, Carrington Valentine and Benjamin St-Juste, and Javon Bullard returns in the slot, but Green Bay has only six perimeter corners on the roster, and only one (St-Juste) is signed past 2026.

Needless to say, the Packers are going to add cornerbacks via the draft and undrafted free agency. "We are going to add numbers there."

Other notes

-- Gutekunst confirmed Zach Tom had surgery on his knee during the offseason but is doing well. "He's going to be ready to roll as we get going here."

-- Knowing he has compensatory picks coming next year, Gutekunst said the Packers could still trade up if the "right player" falls into range this year.

-- Gutekunst is hopeful the Packers will get a third-round compensatory pick for losing Willis to the Dolphins. "Hopeful that he plays a lot, and plays well. We'll see how is shakes out."

-- Gutekunst wasn't sure if the Packers would be a player in the veteran free agent market post-draft, saying his roster is currently "a little heavy." Green Bay is at 74 players currently.

-- Gutekunst admitted the "consensus" in the football world is next year's draft will be a good one.

This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: 5 things learned from Brian Gutekunst's pre-2026 draft press conference