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Packers Believe Cornerback Brandon Cisse's Passion for the Game Will Help Him Thrive in Rookie Year
Keisean Nixon praised the rookie cornerback as Matt LaFleur said Cisse has shown a ton of progress and could debut against Justin Jefferson.
Green Bay Packers rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse earned a starting assignment for the Week 1 opener against the Minnesota Vikings following an impressive training camp that accelerated his path into the lineup.
A second-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft, Cisse impressed coaches throughout the summer with athleticism and work ethic, recording 27 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss during his lone season at South Carolina.
To prepare for his debut, Cisse sought advice from two-time All-Pro Stephon Gilmore, while Green Bay coaches praised his mentality; head coach Matt LaFleur said Cisse has "shown a ton of progress."
Safety Evan Williams noted Cisse's intelligence, observing the rookie often calls out formations before they are visible, while defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon emphasized he is "wired the right way" to handle cornerback challenges.
Lining up against Vikings two-time All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson will test Cisse immediately, though Packers coaches believe his mentality will help him survive "getting thrown into the deep end" as a rookie.