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Why Packers picked kicker Trey Smack in 2026 NFL Draft
TL;DR
The Green Bay Packers selected kicker Trey Smack from Florida with the final pick in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, making him the first kicker chosen this year. This decision raises questions about Brandon McManus's role as the team's kicker for the upcoming season.
Key points
- Packers selected Trey Smack with the last pick of the 2026 NFL Draft
- Trey Smack is the first kicker chosen in this draft
- Brandon McManus's future as the Packers' kicker is now uncertain
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The Green Bay Packers used the final pick of the 2026 NFL Draft sixth round on a kicker.
It's the first kicker off the board this year: Trey Smack from Florida.
Green Bay may have seemed like Brandon McManus was going to be its kicker in the 2026 season.
Now, that seems unlikely.
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Why did the Packers pick kicker Trey Smack?
The Packers clearly think they need an upgrade at kicker.
Smack has a great name and could be a star.
He made 10 kicks of 50 yards or more in his career at Florida, a school record, so clearly he's got a big leg.
Green Bay wouldn't have drafted Smack if he was going to get cut.
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Q&A
Why did the Packers choose Trey Smack in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Packers selected Trey Smack as the first kicker off the board to potentially fill their kicking needs for the upcoming season.
What does Trey Smack's selection mean for Brandon McManus?
Trey Smack's selection likely diminishes Brandon McManus's chances of being the Packers' kicker in the 2026 season.
Who is Trey Smack and where did he play college football?
Trey Smack is a kicker from Florida who was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 2026 NFL Draft.
