Green Bay Selects Nephew of Former Packers QB in New Mock Draft

Max Tomczak, whose uncle Mike Tomczak played for the Packers, is among Green Bay's picks in a new seven-round mock draft.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 1:20pm

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The most interesting name for the Green Bay Packers from Pro Football Network's new seven-round mock draft wasn't cornerback Chris Johnson in the second round. Rather, it was Youngstown State receiver Max Tomczak in the seventh round. Max is the nephew of former Packers quarterback Mike Tomczak, who played in Green Bay in 1991.

Why it matters

The Packers are looking to add depth at receiver with several key players set to hit free agency after the upcoming season. Selecting Max Tomczak, who has a family connection to the team, could provide an intriguing option as the Packers look to reload their receiving corps.

The details

Max Tomczak was a standout receiver at Youngstown State, where his uncle Mike Tomczak is an advisor to the head coach. Max caught 70 passes for 1,021 yards and 8 touchdowns in 2025, and is the school's career leader with 225 receptions. He tested for scouts at Youngstown State's pro day and also went through drills at Ohio State's pro day to get more exposure.

  • In 2025, Max Tomczak caught 70 passes for 1,021 yards and 8 touchdowns at Youngstown State.
  • Max Tomczak is the Youngstown State career leader with 225 receptions.

The players

Max Tomczak

A receiver at Youngstown State who is the nephew of former Packers quarterback Mike Tomczak.

Mike Tomczak

A former NFL quarterback who played for the Packers in 1991 and is now an advisor to the head coach at Youngstown State, where his nephew Max plays.

Chris Johnson

A cornerback selected by the Packers in the second round of the mock draft.

Malik Benson

A receiver selected by the Packers in the fourth round of the mock draft, who played at Alabama, Florida Atlantic, and Oregon.

Drew Shelton

An offensive tackle selected by the Packers in the third round of the mock draft, who was a two-year starter at left tackle for Penn State.

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What they’re saying

“You think about how I got here five years ago, and I was the walk-on, who realistically was probably only here because my uncle was the volunteer coach here. I'm just thinking about how far I've come, and it's awesome, because I want to be able to show that to the other walk-ons on the team. Those guys that may not see the light at the end of the tunnel; hopefully, I can show them there is a way. It doesn't matter who you are, you can do it – scholarship, walk-on, whatever you are.”

— Max Tomczak

“He needs the ball in his hands. We want to get Max the ball. We think he's that type of player that he needs touches because of what he can do when the football is in his hands. You hear about kids like that, great players, they'll wear everybody out because they're always 'on.' Where can I get better? Where can we get better? And he's driving it, he's driving it in the offseason. He's a perfectionist, and you see it in his work.”

— Doug Phillips, Youngstown State Head Coach

What’s next

The Packers will have a chance to see Max Tomczak in person when they host their rookie minicamp and training camp later this year.

The takeaway

The Packers are looking to add depth and competition at receiver, and selecting Max Tomczak, the nephew of a former Packers quarterback, could provide an intriguing option with his strong college production and family ties to the organization.