Every player picked at No. 52 overall over last 20 drafts

TL;DR

The Green Bay Packers will select at No. 52 in the 2026 NFL draft, a position that has produced five Pro Bowlers in the last 20 years. Historical data shows a 50% hit rate for quality players at this pick, indicating potential for success.

Key points

Packers' first pick in 2026 NFL draft is No. 52 overall
Five Pro Bowlers selected at No. 52 in the last 20 years
50% hit rate for quality players at this draft position
Four legitimate busts among the last 20 picks
Six players from 2006-2016 played over 100 career games

Green Bay Packers

The Green Bay Packers will go into the 2026 NFL draft with their first pick coming at No. 52 overall in the second round. Not all draft classes are created equal, but reviewing the 20-year history at No. 52 overall can help identify the caliber of player possible for the Packers this year.

Recent draft history suggests the Packers can find a quality player at No. 52 overall, but the hit rate is about 50 percent and a bust is possible.

Of the last 20 picks, five became Pro Bowlers -- a decent home run hit rate outside the top 50. The jury is still out on the picks made in 2025 and 2024, but of the other 18, only four can be considered legitimate busts. Between 2006 and 2016, six of the picks ended up playing at least 100 career games.

Here's a quick look at every player drafted at No. 52 overall in the last 20 drafts:

2025: DE Oluwafemi Oladejo, Tennessee Titans: Played in only six games as a rookie before ending up on IR.
2024: WR Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts: Talented but highly inconsistent pass-catcher who was traded to the New York Jets last season. Has 56 career catches.
2023: RB Zach Charbonnet, Seattle Seahawks: One half of the Super Bowl champs' productive running back duo. Has 21 career rushing scores.
2022: WR George Pickens, : Physically dominant receiver with 4,270 career receiving yards in four years. Traded to Cowboys last year. Pro Bowler in 2025.