The Green Bay Packers concluded the 2026 NFL Draft with six draftees after entering with eight selections and making two trades. They also signed several undrafted free agents following the draft.
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Green Bay Packers had eight selections in the 2026 NFL Draft
The team ended with six draftees after making two trades
Several undrafted free agents were signed post-draft
Kyron Drones was among the undrafted free agents signed
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Here is the Green Bay Packers 2026 NFL Draft class
GREEN BAY – The Green Bay Packers entered the 2026 NFL Draft with eight selections and, after making two trades, ended the three-day affair with six draftees.
QUICK TAKE FROM TOM SILVERSTEIN: “This is a pretty good pick, all things considered. They got a corner with their top pick and he’s a terrific athlete with long arms and press-man ability. He’s 5-11 3/4, 189 pounds, ran a 4.41-second 40-yard dash. Has 30 3/4 inch arms and 8⅟₂-inch hands. He's a true outside corner, which is what the Packers wanted. He started out at NC State and then after two seasons went to South Carolina. He only played three seasons in college so he's very raw. He only had two interceptions and 12 pass break ups in 21 starts.”
Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; South Carolina defensive back Brandon Cisse (DB04) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Nov 4, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack safety Devan Boykin (12) is greeted by teammate Brandon Cisse (25) after an interception during the second half against the Miami Hurricanes at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Kyron Drones (1) is hit by South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Brandon Cisse (15) as he releases the ball during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Nov 29, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks cornerback Brandon Cisse (15) breaks up a pass intended for Clemson Tigers wide receiver Tristan Smith (3) in the third quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
Sep 21, 2024; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver T.J. Moore (1) catches a pass against North Carolina State Wolfpack cornerback Brandon Cisse (2) during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-Imagn Images
Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; South Carolina defensive back Brandon Cisse (DB04) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images
Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson (6) runs the ball while tackled by N.C. State cornerback Brandon Cisse (2) at the NCAA College football game between Tennessee and NC State on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 in Charlotte, NC.
Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; South Carolina defensive back Brandon Cisse (DB04) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images
Nov 4, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack defensive back Brandon Cisse (25) warms up prior to a game against the Miami Hurricanes at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; South Carolina defensive back Brandon Cisse (DB04) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; South Carolina defensive back Brandon Cisse (DB04) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Nov 4, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack safety Devan Boykin (12) is greeted by teammate Brandon Cisse (25) after an interception during the second half against the Miami Hurricanes at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Kyron Drones (1) is hit by South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Brandon Cisse (15) as he releases the ball during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Nov 29, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks cornerback Brandon Cisse (15) breaks up a pass intended for Clemson Tigers wide receiver Tristan Smith (3) in the third quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
Sep 21, 2024; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver T.J. Moore (1) catches a pass against North Carolina State Wolfpack cornerback Brandon Cisse (2) during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-Imagn Images
Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; South Carolina defensive back Brandon Cisse (DB04) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images
Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson (6) runs the ball while tackled by N.C. State cornerback Brandon Cisse (2) at the NCAA College football game between Tennessee and NC State on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 in Charlotte, NC.
Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; South Carolina defensive back Brandon Cisse (DB04) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images
Nov 4, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack defensive back Brandon Cisse (25) warms up prior to a game against the Miami Hurricanes at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
QUICK TAKE FROM TOM SILVERSTEIN: “He's 6-4, 313 pounds and has 34-inch arms and 11-inch hands. Very strong. Benched 225 pounds, 25 times. Started out at Florida where he was a backup for two years. Transferred to Missouri and then broke out with six sacks his senior year. He's not a typical nose tackle. He can shoot gaps and get after the quarterback, but like most college defensive linemen he's going to need some work with his techniques, especially when it comes to stopping the run. He should be able to play with Warren Brinson behind Javon Hargrave and Devonte Wyatt.”
Chris McClellan of the Missouri Tigers reacts with teammates after a sack against LaNorris Sellers of the South Carolina Gamecocks at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025, in Columbia, Missouri.
Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) celebrates his sack as Auburn Tigers take on Missouri Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Missouri Tigers lead Auburn Tigers 10-7 at halftime.
Sep 6, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) prior to a game against the Kansas Jayhawks at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Jan 29, 2026; Mobile, AL, USA; American defensive tackle Chris Mcclellan (97) of Missouri of Boston College works in a drill during American Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 20: LaNorris Sellers #16 of the South Carolina Gamecocks is sacked by Chris McClellan #7 of the Missouri Tigers during the second quarter at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jeff Le/Getty Images)
Sep 20, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) is sacked by Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) and defensive end Damon Wilson II (8) during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Chandler Morris (4) is sacked by Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Chris McClellan (7) during the third quarter of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at EverBank Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in Jacksonville. Fla. Virginia defeated the Missouri 13-7. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Jan 28, 2026; Mobile, AL, USA; American Team defensive tackle Chris McClellan (97) of Missouri works against American Team offensive lineman Ethan Onianwa (60) of Ohio State during American Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
Oct 19, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Auburn Tigers tight end Rivaldo Fairweather (13) is tackled by Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) sacks Auburn Tigers quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) as Auburn Tigers take on Missouri Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Missouri Tigers lead Auburn Tigers 10-7 at halftime.
Sep 20, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) celebrates against the South Carolina Gamecocks after a sack during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
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Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlights
Chris McClellan of the Missouri Tigers reacts with teammates after a sack against LaNorris Sellers of the South Carolina Gamecocks at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025, in Columbia, Missouri.
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Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlights
Chris McClellan of the Missouri Tigers reacts with teammates after a sack against LaNorris Sellers of the South Carolina Gamecocks at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025, in Columbia, Missouri.
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Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlights
Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) celebrates his sack as Auburn Tigers take on Missouri Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Missouri Tigers lead Auburn Tigers 10-7 at halftime.
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Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlights
Sep 6, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) prior to a game against the Kansas Jayhawks at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
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Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlights
Jan 29, 2026; Mobile, AL, USA; American defensive tackle Chris Mcclellan (97) of Missouri of Boston College works in a drill during American Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
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Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlights
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 20: LaNorris Sellers #16 of the South Carolina Gamecocks is sacked by Chris McClellan #7 of the Missouri Tigers during the second quarter at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jeff Le/Getty Images)
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Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlights
Sep 20, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) is sacked by Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) and defensive end Damon Wilson II (8) during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
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Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlights
Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Chandler Morris (4) is sacked by Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Chris McClellan (7) during the third quarter of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at EverBank Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in Jacksonville. Fla. Virginia defeated the Missouri 13-7. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
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Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlights
Jan 28, 2026; Mobile, AL, USA; American Team defensive tackle Chris McClellan (97) of Missouri works against American Team offensive lineman Ethan Onianwa (60) of Ohio State during American Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
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Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlights
Oct 19, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Auburn Tigers tight end Rivaldo Fairweather (13) is tackled by Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
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Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlights
Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) sacks Auburn Tigers quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) as Auburn Tigers take on Missouri Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Missouri Tigers lead Auburn Tigers 10-7 at halftime.
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Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlights
Sep 20, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) celebrates against the South Carolina Gamecocks after a sack during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
QUICK TAKE FROM TOM SILVERSTEIN: “So, Dennis Sutton is 6-5⅝, 256 pounds. Ran the 40 in 4.63 seconds. Has long arms at 33⅟₂ inches and big hands at 10⅜. He had 17 sacks in his final two seasons and five forced fumbles. Very productive. Interesting to see why he lasted this long.”
PACKERSNEWS.COM ANALYSIS: “Has the size and athletic testing Gutekunst has favored in edge defenders, though he also was a productive player at a college football power. Dennis-Sutton was 6-5½ and 261 at his pro day, and weighed 5 pounds less at the combine when he ran 4.63 and jumped 39½ inches. His height, vertical, broad jump and three-cone drill ranked in the top 93rd percentile or better at the combine among edge defenders going back to 1999, according to MockDraftable. His 40 time was in the 85th percentile. Had 17 sacks and 25 tackles for loss in 29 games as a starter the last two seasons. ‘I think he’ll be there (at 52),’ one of the scouts said. ‘I thought he had a down year, even though his numbers were the same, he was more up and down. But he’s big and athletic. That’s right about where he's going going to go.’” − Pete Dougherty
The Green Bay Packers have selected Dani Dennis-Sutton with the 120th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
He played four years at Penn State. Here are highlights from his career, including at the Senior Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine earlier this year.
Penn State defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) during team warmups before an NCAA football game against Indiana Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in State College, Pa. The Nittany Lions won, 33-24.
Oct 28, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) sacks Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Brendan Sorsby (15) resulting in a fumble during the fourth quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports
Penn State defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) prepares to strip-sack Indiana quarterback Brendan Sorsby late in the the second half of an NCAA football game against Indiana at Beaver Stadium Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in State College, Pa. The ball ended up going out of the end zone and resulted in a safety.
Penn State defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) celebrates after recovering a Rutgers fumble during an NCAA football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in State College, Pa.
Dec 30, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) hits Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2024; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) pressures a pass from West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Garrett Greene (6) during the second quarter at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
Kent State quarterback Devin Kargman fumbles the ball as he's hit by Penn State defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) in the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in State College, Pa.
Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) reacts following a false start call against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
Dec 21, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) reacts following a sack on Southern Methodist Mustangs quarterback Kevin Jennings (not pictured) during the second quarter in the first round of the College Football Playoff at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) against the Boise State Broncos during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) celebrates his tackle of Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during their Vrbo Fiesta Bowl matchup at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Dec. 31, 2024.
Penn State defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton leaves the field following the Blue-White game at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in State College. The White team defeated the Blue team, 10-8.
Penn State defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton during football media day in Holuba Hall on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in State College.
Aug 30, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) reacts following a tackle during the first quarter against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
Penn State's Dani Dennis-Sutton hits Nevada quarterback Chubba Purdy in the first half of an NCAA football game against Nevada, Saturday, August 30, 2025, in State College, Pa.
Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) against the Boise State Broncos during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Sep 27, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions safety Karson Kiesewetter (28) and defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) react during the fourth quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
Sep 27, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore (5) is tackled by Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) during the first quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images
Oct 4, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) warms up before the game against the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) throws under pressure from Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 1, 2025.
Dec 27, 2025; Bronx, NY, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) celebrates after a sack during the first half of the 2025 Pinstripe Bowl against the Clemson Tigers at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Nov 15, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Penn State defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) celebrates a sack on Michigan State quarterback Alessio Milivojevic (11) in the fourth quarter at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Mullin-Imagn Images
Dec 27, 2025; Bronx, NY, USA;Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) is sacked by Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) during the second half of the 2025 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Dec 27, 2025; Bronx, NY, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) celebrates after a sack against the Clemson Tigers during the second half of the 2025 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Jan 29, 2026; Mobile, AL, USA; National offensive lineman Gennings Dunker (68) of Iowa works against National defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) of Penn State during National Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
Feb 25, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State defensive lineman Dani Dennis-Sutton (DL36) speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State defensive lineman Dani Dennis-Sutton (DL36) runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State defensive lineman Dani Dennis-Sutton (DL36) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State defensive lineman Dani Dennis-Sutton (DL36) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State defensive lineman Dani Dennis-Sutton (DL36) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State defensive lineman Dani Dennis-Sutton (DL36) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State defensive lineman Dani Dennis-Sutton (DL36) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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The Green Bay Packers have selected Dani Dennis-Sutton with the 120th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
He played four years at Penn State. Here are highlights from his career, including at the Senior Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine earlier this year.
Penn State defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) during team warmups before an NCAA football game against Indiana Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in State College, Pa. The Nittany Lions won, 33-24.
Oct 28, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) sacks Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Brendan Sorsby (15) resulting in a fumble during the fourth quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports
Penn State defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) prepares to strip-sack Indiana quarterback Brendan Sorsby late in the the second half of an NCAA football game against Indiana at Beaver Stadium Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in State College, Pa. The ball ended up going out of the end zone and resulted in a safety.
Penn State defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) celebrates after recovering a Rutgers fumble during an NCAA football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in State College, Pa.
Dec 30, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) hits Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2024; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) pressures a pass from West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Garrett Greene (6) during the second quarter at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
Kent State quarterback Devin Kargman fumbles the ball as he's hit by Penn State defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) in the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in State College, Pa.
Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) reacts following a false start call against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
Dec 21, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) reacts following a sack on Southern Methodist Mustangs quarterback Kevin Jennings (not pictured) during the second quarter in the first round of the College Football Playoff at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) against the Boise State Broncos during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) celebrates his tackle of Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during their Vrbo Fiesta Bowl matchup at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Dec. 31, 2024.
Penn State defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton leaves the field following the Blue-White game at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in State College. The White team defeated the Blue team, 10-8.
Aug 30, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) reacts following a tackle during the first quarter against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
Penn State's Dani Dennis-Sutton hits Nevada quarterback Chubba Purdy in the first half of an NCAA football game against Nevada, Saturday, August 30, 2025, in State College, Pa.
Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) against the Boise State Broncos during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Sep 27, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions safety Karson Kiesewetter (28) and defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) react during the fourth quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
Sep 27, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore (5) is tackled by Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) during the first quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images
Oct 4, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) warms up before the game against the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) throws under pressure from Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 1, 2025.
Dec 27, 2025; Bronx, NY, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) celebrates after a sack during the first half of the 2025 Pinstripe Bowl against the Clemson Tigers at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Nov 15, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Penn State defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) celebrates a sack on Michigan State quarterback Alessio Milivojevic (11) in the fourth quarter at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Mullin-Imagn Images
Dec 27, 2025; Bronx, NY, USA;Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) is sacked by Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) during the second half of the 2025 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Dec 27, 2025; Bronx, NY, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) celebrates after a sack against the Clemson Tigers during the second half of the 2025 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Jan 29, 2026; Mobile, AL, USA; National offensive lineman Gennings Dunker (68) of Iowa works against National defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) of Penn State during National Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
Feb 25, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State defensive lineman Dani Dennis-Sutton (DL36) speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State defensive lineman Dani Dennis-Sutton (DL36) runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State defensive lineman Dani Dennis-Sutton (DL36) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State defensive lineman Dani Dennis-Sutton (DL36) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State defensive lineman Dani Dennis-Sutton (DL36) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State defensive lineman Dani Dennis-Sutton (DL36) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State defensive lineman Dani Dennis-Sutton (DL36) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
QUICK TAKE FROM TOM SILVERSTEIN: “Burton is a big man. 6-4, 312 pounds. Ran the 40 in a blazing 4.94 seconds. 32⅝-inch arms and 10⅛-inch hands. Will be 24 years old at training camp. Started for four years at Kentucky. Played some guard, too.”
The Green Bay Packers selected Kentucky offensive lineman Jager Burton with the 153rd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The 23-year-old played all four years of his college career at Kentucky.
Scroll through this career to see Burton in action at Kentucky and at the Scouting Combine in March.
Mar 1, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky offensive lineman Jager Burton (OL10) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Mar 1, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Willie Jones of the Miami Dolphins measures Kentucky offensive lineman Jager Burton (OL10) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Mar 1, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky offensive lineman Jager Burton (OL10) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Sep 2, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats offensive lineman Jager Burton (62) and offensive lineman Kenneth Horsey (68) celebrate a touchdown during the second quarter against the Ball State Cardinals at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2022; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Dane Key (6) celebrates with offensive linemen Jager Burton (62) and David Wohlabaugh Jr. (74) after a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Miami (Oh) Redhawks at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops smiles with Kentucky Wildcats offensive lineman Jager Burton (62) after the Wildcats beat Louisville 38-31 Saturday. Nov. 24, 2023
Kentucky’s quarterback Zach Calzada (5) celebrates with teammate Jager Burton (62) scoring a touchdown against Toledo Saturday afternoon at Kroger Field.
August 30, 2025
Oct 18, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats offensive lineman Jager Burton (62) celebrates with quarterback Cutter Boley (8) after Boley scores a touchdown during the third quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
As Kentucky Wildcats offensive lineman Joshua Braun (75) signals touchdown, Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) and Kentucky Wildcats offensive lineman Jager Burton (62) smile as the Cats roll past Eastern Michigan 48-23 at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.
Nov 8, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) celebrates a touchdown with offensive lineman Jager Burton (62) during the third quarter against the Florida Gators at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
Mar 1, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky offensive lineman Jager Burton (OL10) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Here are the Green Bay Packers 2026 draft picks in photos
The Green Bay Packers selected Kentucky offensive lineman Jager Burton with the 153rd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The 23-year-old played all four years of his college career at Kentucky.
Scroll through this career to see Burton in action at Kentucky and at the Scouting Combine in March.
Mar 1, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky offensive lineman Jager Burton (OL10) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Mar 1, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Willie Jones of the Miami Dolphins measures Kentucky offensive lineman Jager Burton (OL10) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Here are the Green Bay Packers 2026 draft picks in photos
Mar 1, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky offensive lineman Jager Burton (OL10) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Sep 2, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats offensive lineman Jager Burton (62) and offensive lineman Kenneth Horsey (68) celebrate a touchdown during the second quarter against the Ball State Cardinals at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2022; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Dane Key (6) celebrates with offensive linemen Jager Burton (62) and David Wohlabaugh Jr. (74) after a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Miami (Oh) Redhawks at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops smiles with Kentucky Wildcats offensive lineman Jager Burton (62) after the Wildcats beat Louisville 38-31 Saturday. Nov. 24, 2023
Kentucky’s quarterback Zach Calzada (5) celebrates with teammate Jager Burton (62) scoring a touchdown against Toledo Saturday afternoon at Kroger Field.
August 30, 2025
Oct 18, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats offensive lineman Jager Burton (62) celebrates with quarterback Cutter Boley (8) after Boley scores a touchdown during the third quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
As Kentucky Wildcats offensive lineman Joshua Braun (75) signals touchdown, Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) and Kentucky Wildcats offensive lineman Jager Burton (62) smile as the Cats roll past Eastern Michigan 48-23 at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.
Nov 8, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) celebrates a touchdown with offensive lineman Jager Burton (62) during the third quarter against the Florida Gators at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
Mar 1, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky offensive lineman Jager Burton (OL10) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Round 5: No. 160 overall was traded with the No. 84 overall pick for the No. 77 overall pick.)
QUICK TAKE FROM TOM SILVERSTEIN: "Jackson is 6-0½, 194 pounds, ran the 40 in 4.41 seconds. 31⅛-inch arms. Played two seasons at USC and then transferred to Alabama. Started 23 games in two seasons and two interceptions and two pass breakups. He's a perimeter corner with good straight-line speed. He's an athlete who probably can help them on special teams right away. He was a sprinter in high school, but he suffered a knee injury his senior year in high school."
QUICK TAKE FROM TOM SILVERSTEIN: "Smack, who is from Maryland, was third-team all-SEC. He was 5 of 6 from 50-plus yards last year and had 46 touchbacks on 60 kickoffs. In 2024, he hit all 44 of his PATs, 18 of 21 of his field goals, including 3 of 4 from 50-plus yards. His long was 55 yards. In 2023, he was 29 of 29 on PATs, 17 of 21 on field goals, including 2 of 3 from 50-plus. Had one blocked. 56 touchbacks on 70 kickoffs."
(Round 7: No. 236 and No. 255 overall were traded to the Seattle Seahawks for the No. 216 overall selection).