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50 players for Packers to target during Day 3 of 2026 NFL draft
TL;DR
The Green Bay Packers have five picks on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL draft, including two in the seventh round. General Manager Brian Gutekunst is open to trading up or down to target key players.
Key points
- Packers have five picks on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL draft
- Two picks are in the seventh round
- Gutekunst traded a fifth-round pick to select Chris McClellin
- Potential targets include 50 players based on athleticism and needs
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are going into Day 3 of the 2026 NFL draft with five picks, including two in the seventh round. Brian Gutekunst traded away his second fifth-round pick to move up and get defensive lineman Chris McClellin in the third round. The Packers general manager said he is willing to move around the board on Saturday, and it's possible he aggressively targets a player early on Day 3 or trades back to get an extra pick this year or next.
Who could the Packers target during Rounds 4-7?
Here’s a 50-player list, keeping in mind overall athleticism, roster need and pre-draft interest:
- RB Mike Washington, Arkansas (elite athlete, need, pre-draft visitor)
- EDGE Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State (elite athlete, need)
- WR Elijah Sarratt, Indiana (size/athleticism fit)
- CB Malik Muhammad, Texas (size/athleticism, need)
- DL Kaleb Proctor, SE Louisiana (elite athlete, need, pre-draft visitor)
- OL Brian Parker II, Duke (size/athleticism, need)
- S Jalon Kilgore, South Carolina (elite athlete)
- CB Will Lee III, Texas A&M (size/athleticism fit, need, pre-draft visitor)
- DL DeMonte Capehart, Clemson (elite athlete, fit, need)
- EDGE Michael Heldman, Central Michigan (elite athlete, need)
- CB Latrell McCutchin Sr., Houstin (elite athlete, fit, need)
- DL Jordan van den Berg, Georgia Tech (elite athlete, need, pre-draft visitor)
- CB Ephesians Prysock, Washington (elite athlete, fit, need)
- CB Charles Demmings, SFA (fit, need, pre-draft visitor)
- RB Nicholas Singleton, Penn State (need)
- LB Jaden Dugger, Louisiana (elite athlete, pre-draft visitor)
- C Jager Burton, Kentucky (size fit, need)
- LB Kyle Louis, Pitt (athleticism, versatility)
- DL Anterio Thompson, Washington (elite athlete, need, pre-draft visitor)
- OL Caden Barnett, Wyoming (size/athleticism, need)
- WR Bryce Lance, NDSU (elite athlete)
- OT Drew Shelton, Penn State (size/athleticism fit, need)
- EDGE Max Llewllyn, Iowa (size/athleticism fit, need)
- OL Logan Taylor, BC (size/athleticism, need, versatility)
- DL Rene Konga, Louisville (elite athlete, need)
Q&A
What are the Green Bay Packers' draft picks for Day 3 of the 2026 NFL draft?
The Packers have five picks on Day 3, including two in the seventh round.
Who are the top players the Packers might target on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL draft?
The Packers could target players like RB Mike Washington, EDGE Dani Dennis-Sutton, and WR Elijah Sarratt among others.
Why did the Packers trade away their second fifth-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft?
The Packers traded the pick to move up and select defensive lineman Chris McClellin in the third round.
What strategy is Packers GM Brian Gutekunst considering for Day 3 of the 2026 NFL draft?
Gutekunst is willing to move around the draft board, possibly targeting a player early or trading back for additional picks.
