How did Packers NFC North rivals do in first round of 2026 NFL Draft?

After releasing Taylor Decker, the Lions take Clemson OT Blake Miller at No. 17. And here comes the tackle run ...

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 24, 2026

Clemson RT Blake Miller going to Detroit is a pretty decent tell that the Lions are going forward with Penei Sewell as the left tackle.

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 24, 2026

Minnesota Vikings − Caleb Banks

After releasing Javon Hargrave this offseason, who's now with the Packers, the Vikings needed help at defensive tackle.

Minnesota took Florida's Caleb Banks with the 18th overall pick.

Head Coach Kevin O'Connell on the #Vikings first round draft pick @Cbanks22_pic.twitter.com/Za7rPzcbfS

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) April 24, 2026

While a talented player, Banks has a history of injuries that could cause concern. He's currently recovering from a broken bone in his foot he suffered at the NFL scouting combine, but is expected to be ready before training camp.

A big swing for the #Vikings at No. 18: With a major need at DT, Minnesota takes #Florida DT Caleb Banks, who is recovering nicely from his broken foot. He should be fine by minicamp.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 24, 2026

The Vikings selected DL Caleb Banks at No. 18.

NFL teams received a letter this week stating that, after a CT scan on Tuesday, Banks is “on pace to be fully cleared for full football activities in early June” as he recovers from a surgically repaired bone in his left foot.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 24, 2026

The #Vikings will select Florida DT Caleb Banks at No. 18.

A tall, athletic DT with an absurd 85⅞" wingspan, Banks flashed in 2024 but was limited to three games last season due to foot surgery. pic.twitter.com/eNM7RGyhC4

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 24, 2026

Chicago Bears − Dillon Thieneman

The Bears made history in this year's draft.

Chicago picked Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman with the 25th overall pick. This marks the first time the Bears have used a first-round pick on a defensive player since 2018.

The Bears lost both starting safeties Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker this offseason, but signed Super Bowl winner Coby Bryant and now add a young playmaker to the secondary.

Dillon Thieneman to Chicago is the first time the Bears have used a first-round pick on a defensive player since 2018, when they selected LB Roquan Smith.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 24, 2026

The #Bears at No. 25 will select Oregon S Dillon Thieneman.

A First-Team All-Big Ten selection, Thieneman is a versatile DB who can impact the game deep, in the box, or in the slot. Huge addition. pic.twitter.com/VYHb3tkbvJ

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 24, 2026

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