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Packers GM Brian Gutekunst Believes He Could Move Up In The Draft
Green Bay has eight picks and no first-round selection, with Brian Gutekunst saying the Packers may trade up or down as they target cornerback depth.
- For the first time since 1986, the Green Bay Packers enter the 2026 NFL Draft without a first-round pick. Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst confirmed the team holds eight total selections.
- Last August, the Packers traded their 2026 and 2027 first-round picks to the Dallas Cowboys to acquire All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons. This prioritized adding an elite defender over maintaining early draft capital.
- Tuesday, Gutekunst emphasized a best player available approach, stating, "For me, I'm always trying to do my very, very best to take the best player available." He intends to prioritize talent over positional needs.
- Cornerback remains a primary need, as Gutekunst acknowledged the difficulty of waiting 51 picks. The team lacks proven depth at the position beyond current starters Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine.
- The team expects at least 11 picks in the 2027 draft through compensatory selections following free-agent departures of Malik Willis, Quay Walker, and Romeo Doubs. This positions Green Bay for future flexibility.
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