The Green Bay Packers are set to make their picks in the NFL Draft, starting with No. 52 in the second round. Mock drafts suggest linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. from Texas as a potential selection.
Key points
Packers have the 52nd and 84th picks in the NFL Draft.
After 32 picks were made on the first night of the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, Green Bay wakes up Friday, April 24 knowing that it'll finally get a chance to add players to its roster.
The Packers head into the second day with pick No. 52 (second round) and No. 84 (third round), with rounds 4-7 completed Saturday, April 25.
Here are some players to know, if mock drafts can be trusted:
Anthony Hill Jr., linebacker, Texas
Texas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. celebrates after the Kentucky Wildcats fail to score in overtime at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, Oct. 18, 2025.
Texas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. celebrates after the Kentucky Wildcats fail to score in overtime at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, Oct. 18, 2025.
From ESPN's Matt Miller: "Finding fast, rangy linebackers who can also affect the game as a pass rusher is rare, but Hill is available in Round 2 after teams were uncertain about his run-game instincts. All he did in the past three seasons was fill up the box score with 17 sacks, eight forced fumbles and three interceptions."
And at pick 84? Julian Neal, cornerback, Arkansas.
Nov 28, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats defensive back Treydan Stukes (2) celebrates with defensive back Ayden Garnes (9) after an interception against Arizona State Sun Devils in the second half during the 99th Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Nov 28, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats defensive back Treydan Stukes (2) celebrates with defensive back Ayden Garnes (9) after an interception against Arizona State Sun Devils in the second half during the 99th Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
From Nick Baumgardner of The Athletic: "Stukes (6-1, 193) can absolutely fly. He ran a 4.33-second 40-yard dash (and posted a 10-foot, 10-inch broad jump) at the combine, and he was all over the ball at Arizona (29 pass breakups, seven picks)."
And at pick 84? Markell Bell, offensive tackle, Miami.
Domonique Orange, defensive line, Iowa State
Sep 6, 2025; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones defensive lineman Domonique Orange (95) celebrates after a play against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images
Sep 6, 2025; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones defensive lineman Domonique Orange (95) celebrates after a play against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images
From Josh Edwards of CBS: "Green Bay adds a stout interior defender to the equation. He will bottle up the middle and allow Micah Parsons to make more plays in the backfield."
And at pick 84? Skyler Bell, wide receiver, UConn (yes, the former Wisconsin Badger).
Brandon Cisse, cornerback, South Carolina
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
From Bradley Locker, Pro Football Focus: "With their first pick in 2026, the Packers are oriented to select a cornerback given that both Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine are on effective one-year contracts. Cisse’s physicality and ball skills, especially in zone — where he earned a 72.1 PFF coverage grade in 2025 — make him an ideal fit."
From Jacob Camenker of USA TODAY: "The Packers should consider investing in a true, No. 2 cornerback to play across from Keisean Nixon. Cisse is an elite athlete and allowed just 18 catches on 38 targets in his lone season at South Carolina. He’s scheme-versatile but will need to sharpen his route recognition to live up to his full potential."
And at pick 84 for USA TODAY? Romello Height, edge rusher, Texas Tech.
Eric Froton of NBC Sports also had Cisse to the Packers. At pick 84, he went with Billy Schrauth, a guard from Notre Dame who played high school football at St. Mary's Springs of Fond du Lac.
Derrick Moore, edge rusher, Michigan
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 15: Derrick Moore #8 of the Michigan Wolverines takes the field prior to the game against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Wrigley Field on November 15, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 15: Derrick Moore #8 of the Michigan Wolverines takes the field prior to the game against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Wrigley Field on November 15, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
From Daniel Flick of Sports Illustrated: "The Packers are expected to tap into the edge market, and Moore is a rock-solid option. He’s physical, consistent and a ready-made run defender with enough pass-rush flashes to eventually become a three-down player."
And at pick 84? Billy Schrauth, guard, Notre Dame.
D'Angelo Ponds, cornerback, Indiana
Indiana's D'Angelo Ponds (5) celebrates after the College Football Playoff National Championship college football game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.
Indiana's D'Angelo Ponds (5) celebrates after the College Football Playoff National Championship college football game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.
From Jacob Infante of Pro Football Network: "D’Angelo Ponds tallied 7 interceptions and 30 pass deflections over his last three seasons. He’s an undersized cornerback at 5’9″ and 170 pounds, but he is a tremendous athlete with great coverage instincts and a scrappy demeanor near the line of scrimmage."
And at pick 84? Caleb Tiernan, offensive tackle, Northwestern.
