
The NFL Draft is approaching, and the Green Bay Packers hold the No. 52 pick in the second round. Mock drafts suggest Christen Miller, a defensive lineman from Georgia, as a potential selection.
The NFL Draft is now a week away, and though the Green Bay Packers don't have a first-round pick in 2026, it's still possible to find mock drafts considering picks in the later rounds.
Here's a sampling from around the web:
The Packers have the No. 52 pick in the second round.
ATHENS, GEORGIA - AUGUST 30: Christen Miller #52 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts during the first half against the Marshall Thundering Herd at Sanford Stadium on August 30, 2025 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Chad Reuter of CBS conducted a three-round draft and made this pick for the Packers, a 6-foot-4, 320-pounder who can play nose tackle. Lance Zierlein of NFL.com quoted an unnamed scout with an interesting note: “He’s solid and tough and that’s a valuable position, so he probably goes earlier than you think.”
Walter Football slots the 6-4, 316-pounder to the Packers after he was named third-team Associated Press All-American and first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference after starting all 13 games at right guard.
Texas Tech's Lee Hunter runs to the sideline after making a tackle against BYU during the Big 12 Conference championship football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
Field Yates and Mel Kiper of ESPN.com conspired on this draft earlier in April and assigned the 6-4, 320-pounder to the Pack.
"There will be some elements of a 3-4 scheme in Green Bay under new coordinator Jonathan Gannon, which is where Hunter can fit as a nose tackle," Yates wrote. "Hunter had some uneven stretches of play and just 7.5 sacks in four seasons, but he has intriguing upside and finished his collegiate career with a standout performance against Oregon in the CFP."
Avieon Terrell of the Clemson Tigers celebrates after a pass defense during the fourth quarter of the 2024 ACC Football Championship at Bank of America Stadium on December 7, 2024 in Charlotte.
Kiper conducted a more recent two-round draft and picked a cornerback for the Packers.
"Terrell is dealing with a hamstring injury at the moment, but he is a consistent man-to-man corner with plenty of speed," Kiper wrote. "He makes plays on the ball, and he had eight forced fumbles over the past two seasons, including five in 2025. He could potentially start for the Packers in Year 1."
Dani Dennis-Sutton of the Penn State Nittany Lions reacts after his second quarter sack against the Clemson Tigers during the 2025 Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on December 27, 2025 in New York City.
Dane Brugler of The Athletic went a full seven rounds and gave the Packers a pass rusher, a 6-6, 256-pounder who has played a ton all four years at Penn State. He also blocked three kicks last year and forced three fumbles while starting all 13 games, one year after playing all 16 games. He has 23.5 career sacks.
Quay Walker (upper left, clockwise), Malik Willis, Romeo Doubs and Sean Rhyan were four of the Green Bay Packers' 20 free agents during the 2026 offseason. Are any of them returning to Green Bay next season?
Scroll through this gallery to see their status and every free agent's as free agency period opened on Monday, March 9.
John FitzPatrick, 26, tight end, unrestricted free agent
Sean Rhyan, 25, offensive lineman, unrestricted free agent
Kristian Welch, 28, linebacker/special teams, unrestricted free agent
Nick Niemann, 28, linebacker/special teams, unrestricted free agent
Romeo Doubs, 26 (age at start of 2026 season), wide receiver, unrestricted free agent
SIGNED WITH NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
An unrestricted free agent is a player with four or more accrued seasons and an expired contract who is free to negotiate and sign with any team.
Kingsley Enagbare, 26, linebacker, unrestricted free agent
Rasheed Walker, 26, offensive tackle, unrestricted free agent
SIGNED WITH THE CAROLINA PANTHERS
Quay Walker, 26, linebacker, unrestricted free agent
SIGNED WITH THE LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
Malik Willis, 27, quarterback, unrestricted free agent
SIGNED WITH THE MIAMI DOLPHINS
Zayne Anderson, 29, safety/special teams, restricted free agent
SIGNED WITH THE MIAMI DOLPHINS
A restricted free agent is a player with three accrued seasons and an expired contract. These players are free to negotiate and sign with any team, but their original team can offer them one of various qualifying offers that come with the right of first refusal and/or draft-pick compensation.
Darian Kinnard, 27, offensive tackle, restricted free agent
Brenton Cox Jr., 26, defensive end, restricted free agent
Jonathan Ford, 28, defensive tackle, restricted free agent
Arron Mosby, 27, defensive end, restricted free agent
Josh Whyle, 27, tight end, restricted free agent
Emanuel Wilson, 27, running back, restricted free agent
SIGNED WITH THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Kamal Hadden, 25, cornerback, exclusive rights free agent
Exclusive rights free agents are players with fewer than three accrued seasons and an expired contract. If his original team offers him a one-year contract at the league minimum, the player cannot negotiate with other teams.
Donovan Jennings, 27, offensive lineman, exclusive rights free agent
Bo Melton, 27, cornerback/wide receiver, exclusive rights free agent
RE-SIGNED WITH THE PACKERS
Lecitus Smith, 28, offensive lineman, exclusive rights free agent
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Quay Walker (upper left, clockwise), Malik Willis, Romeo Doubs and Sean Rhyan were four of the Green Bay Packers' 20 free agents during the 2026 offseason. Are any of them returning to Green Bay next season?
Scroll through this gallery to see their status and every free agent's as free agency period opened on Monday, March 9.
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Quay Walker (upper left, clockwise), Malik Willis, Romeo Doubs and Sean Rhyan were four of the Green Bay Packers' 20 free agents during the 2026 offseason. Are any of them returning to Green Bay next season?
Scroll through this gallery to see their status and every free agent's as free agency period opened on Monday, March 9.
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John FitzPatrick, 26, tight end, unrestricted free agent
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Sean Rhyan, 25, offensive lineman, unrestricted free agent
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Kristian Welch, 28, linebacker/special teams, unrestricted free agent
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Nick Niemann, 28, linebacker/special teams, unrestricted free agent
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Romeo Doubs, 26 (age at start of 2026 season), wide receiver, unrestricted free agent
SIGNED WITH NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
An unrestricted free agent is a player with four or more accrued seasons and an expired contract who is free to negotiate and sign with any team.
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Kingsley Enagbare, 26, linebacker, unrestricted free agent
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Rasheed Walker, 26, offensive tackle, unrestricted free agent
SIGNED WITH THE CAROLINA PANTHERS
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Quay Walker, 26, linebacker, unrestricted free agent
SIGNED WITH THE LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
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Malik Willis, 27, quarterback, unrestricted free agent
SIGNED WITH THE MIAMI DOLPHINS
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Zayne Anderson, 29, safety/special teams, restricted free agent
SIGNED WITH THE MIAMI DOLPHINS
A restricted free agent is a player with three accrued seasons and an expired contract. These players are free to negotiate and sign with any team, but their original team can offer them one of various qualifying offers that come with the right of first refusal and/or draft-pick compensation.
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Darian Kinnard, 27, offensive tackle, restricted free agent
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Brenton Cox Jr., 26, defensive end, restricted free agent
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Jonathan Ford, 28, defensive tackle, restricted free agent
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Arron Mosby, 27, defensive end, restricted free agent
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Josh Whyle, 27, tight end, restricted free agent
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Emanuel Wilson, 27, running back, restricted free agent
SIGNED WITH THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
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Kamal Hadden, 25, cornerback, exclusive rights free agent
Exclusive rights free agents are players with fewer than three accrued seasons and an expired contract. If his original team offers him a one-year contract at the league minimum, the player cannot negotiate with other teams.
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Donovan Jennings, 27, offensive lineman, exclusive rights free agent
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Bo Melton, 27, cornerback/wide receiver, exclusive rights free agent
RE-SIGNED WITH THE PACKERS
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Lecitus Smith, 28, offensive lineman, exclusive rights free agent
The Packers have pick No. 84 in the third round.
Johnson was a second-team All-American according to the Associated Press, leading the FBS with 151.8 all-purpose yards per game. Stukes, already 24, has had a long college career and was a third-team All-American and first-team in the Big 12 after four interceptions last year. Igbinosun, a 6-foot-2 21-year-old has made 53 career college starts, fitting the mold of a press corner, according to NFL.com's Lance Zierlein. Willis played four years at Kansas State before earning honorable-mention All-Big Ten Conference last year.
More: We simulated the NFL draft three times. Here's who the Packers got
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Who will Packers pick in 2026 NFL Draft? These mock drafts have ideas
Christen Miller is a defensive lineman from Georgia, considered a strong candidate for the Packers' second-round pick due to his skills and performance.
The No. 52 pick allows the Packers to select a promising player in the second round, which can significantly impact their roster for the upcoming season.
While specific targets may vary, the Packers are expected to focus on strengthening their defensive line and other key positions in the later rounds.
The NFL Draft is scheduled to take place one week from now, marking a critical event for teams to build their rosters.

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