The Green Bay Packers have been stuck in this 'good not great' tier for multiple years now, and while things were looking good there entering the final stretch of the season, the Packers kind of bottomed out and lost some key players to injury.
As a result, Green Bay limped into the playoffs and lost in the Wild Card Round, thrusting the team's weaknesses to the forefront as the offseason got started. With free agency rapidly approaching and the 2026 NFL Draft to follow, this almost feels like a 'do or die' offseason for the franchise, especially when you look at how much the Chicago Bears improved this past season.
In this latest Packers mock draft, the team doesn't mess around and gets ultra-aggressive in fixing the trenches, one of the weakest spots on the team.
Green Bay Packers aggressively address the trenches in updated 7-Round NFL Mock Draft
52. Emmanuel Pregnon, OG, Oregon
With both Rasheed Walker and Sean Rhyan set to be free agents, and the Aaron Banks era getting off to a terrible start, the Packers will need to address the offensive line in some capacity this offseason. While some smart free agency additions could be had, the team could use pick 52 on Emmanuel Pregnon, a solid guard prospect who can start from day one and hopefully give the team a legitimate solution at the position.
84. Domonique Orange, DT, Iowa State
Domonique Orange is a great nose tackle prospect and is nicknamed "Big Citrus," so that should be plenty enough reason for Green Bay to pull the trigger. Standing at 6-4 and weighing 325 pounds, Orange is a space-eater and is someone the Packers could use immediately on defense on run downs, as he's not much of a rusher along the interior.
Orange helps the Packers get a lot sturdier along the interior of the defensive line where the team has felt a bit limp. Green Bay could do a lot worse here at pick 84. Thus far, two picks in a row in the trenches is a clear display that this team wants to aggressively improve the roster.
120. Jude Bowry, OT, Boston College
Jude Bowry has starting upside and the ability to play the left and right side, which could end up being a key factor if the Packers pull the trigger here. Bowry is definitely a developmental prospect, but who isn't at pick 120 in an NFL Draft?
Green Bay may have to replace Walker, who could easily depart in free agency, and with Zach Tom recovering from a partially torn patellar tendon, tackle could easily be addressed earlier in the Packers actual NFL Draft.
158. Jaishawn Barham, EDGE, Michigan
Now looking to beef up the pass rush, the Packers take Jaishawn Barham from Michigan. Barham is definitely more of a rotational pass-rusher, especially earlier in his career, but there is always a chance players like this turn out as full-time starters. Barham had four sacks in 2025 for the Wolverines.
200. De'Zhaun Stribling, WR, Ole Miss
De'Zhaun Stribling would turn 24 years old during his rookie season, so he's on the older side, but with Romeo Doubs potentially leaving in free agency, wide receiver could be another need for Green Bay. Stribling is an experienced collegiate player with 216 career receptions and 23 career touchdowns.
237. Noah Whittington, RB, Oregon
Now adding some depth to the backfield, the Packers snag Noah Whittington from Oregon at pick 237. Perhaps Whittington could factor in with a few carries per game here and there. Being able to field an efficient rushing attack in today's NFL means having multiple players who can run the rock.
254. Al'zillion Hamilton, CB, Fresno State
I almost regret not addressing cornerback much earlier in this mock draft, but there are ways for the Packers to get better on the backend of the defense without having to use high draft picks. When teams are picking this low in the NFL Draft, the ideal scenario is that players turn into some competent depth pieces. Al'zillion Hamilton could potentially be some depth for Green Bay.
257. Xavian Sorey Jr., LB, Arkansas
Quay Walker could depart in free agency in 2026, so there might be a need at linebacker. Fortunately, the linebacker free agency class is rather deep, so Green Bay could opt to not retain Walker and potentially pursue a lower-tier option in the meantime, further addressing the position in the NFL Draft.