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Latrell McCutchin Sr., a cornerback from Houston, is ranked No. 10 in the Unpacking Future Packers Countdown for the 2026 NFL Draft. The Green Bay Packers are looking to strengthen their cornerback position, especially with key players entering contract years.
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The Unpacking Future Packers Countdown is a countdown of 100 prospects who the Green Bay Packers could select in the 2026 NFL draft.
Even with the addition of Benjamin St. Juste, the Green Packers need an infusion of talent at the cornerback position. With Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine entering contract years, it's a position that they could double-dip at during the 2026 NFL Draft.
A potential target on Day 3 of the draft is Latrell McCutchin Sr. The Houston cornerback checks in at No. 10 in the Unpacking Future Packers Countdown.
A four-star recruit out of Texas, McCutchin started his college career at Oklahoma, where he spent one season before transferring to USC. Following one season with the Trojans, McCutchin returned home to play at Houston.
After sitting out the 2023 season due to transfer rules, McCutchin recorded three pass deflections and blocked an extra point in 2024. This past season, McCutchin recorded 51 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack and 10 pass deflections.
At 6-1, 191 pounds with long arms, McCutchin certainly looks the part. He has agile footwork to be sticky in coverage and has the long speed (4.43 40-yard dash) to stay attached on a vertical plane. He positions himself well to stay on top of routes and did a good job this past season of utilizing his length to squeeze throwing windows.
While he had zero interceptions during his career, he did a good job of playing through the hands of the receivers and he's coming off a career-high in pass deflections (10). It could be part of his game that 'pops' at the next level.
"McCutchin owns a coveted blend of length and speed, which make him an effective cornerback," Steve Helwick, a college football reporter for SB Nation, said. "His footwork in coverage is one of the premier qualities of his game, allowing him to stick to receivers. McCutchinâs ability to deny separation is especially prevalent in press-man coverage, where he excels most. He is a receiver-oriented defender as opposed to a ballhawk, preferring to mirror the movements of his opposition rather than target the ball. While that tendency led to zero collegiate interceptions, McCutchinâs coverage skills were certainly understood among Big 12 coaching staffs, and he warranted Second Team All-Big 12 honors to conclude a stellar 2025 campaign."
Latrell McCutchin Sr. is a cornerback from Houston, previously a four-star recruit who started his college career at Oklahoma before transferring to USC and then returning to Houston.
The Packers need to draft a cornerback due to key players like Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine entering contract years, creating a potential gap in talent at the position.
The Unpacking Future Packers Countdown is a ranking of 100 prospects that the Green Bay Packers could select in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.
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McCutchin is passionate about the game of football and he's a physical player. Those two things shine through when watching McCutchin in run support. He's quick to read and react and fly downhill to stick his nose in on the action. This past season he recorded 15 stops.
"McCutchin is a quality run defender, and those traits were best exhibited in the rivalry game vs. Riceâs option scheme last September," Helwick said. "In that contest, McCutchin totaled a career-high 11 tackles, immediately sniffing out the location of the ball play after play and pursuing it with an impressive burst of speed. He is a quick decision-maker vs. the run and prefers to commit to a location on a momentâs notice, leading to high-risk, high-reward plays."
During his career, McCutchin logged 385 snaps on special teams and recorded eight tackles. He also blocked a pair of field goals. With his athleticism, toughness and passion, McCutchin could quickly become an ace on special teams.
"The traits that make him so effective against the run also translate to special teams," Helwick said. "McCutchin blocked multiple kicks last year, recognizing the path of least resistance pre-snap and subsequently attacking with that same burst of speed."
It would be somewhat surprising if the Packers don't take two cornerbacks in the upcoming draft. From a size and athleticism standpoint, McCutchin checks the boxes for what Green Bay is looking for in a boundary cornerback. Add in his physicality and special teams experience, and McCutchin would be a great value pick in the fifth or sixth round.
"There are a multitude of reasons to draft McCutchin, and one is athleticism," Helwick said. "He certainly escalated his stock at the Combine with a strong 40-yard dash and elite vertical jump and broad jump showings. Combine his athleticism with the unteachable length he offers, and he has the toolbox to serve as an effective boundary corner in the league. From a football perspective, McCutchin offers stickiness in the coverage game (especially in man), aggressiveness as a run defender, and thrives as a willing special teams savant."
McCutchin is coming off a career year, and it could point to a player on the rise. As a rookie, he could provide an immediate impact on special teams, while providing quality depth behind Nixon, St. Juste, and Valentine. If Nixon and Valentine both walk in free agency, he could step into a more prominent role during his second year in the league.
At the very least, you are adding a player who will play on special teams and has exciting tools to work with. That's great value in the middle of Day 3 of the draft.
This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Unpacking Future Packers: No. 10, Houston CB Latrell McCutchin Sr