Packers To Host Elite Size-Speed Receiver With NFL Genes on Predraft Visit

Tennessee star Chris Brazzell II will meet with the Packers as they look to add a receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 2:08pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting a football player making a catch, with sharp geometric planes in vibrant colors representing the explosive athleticism of the receiver.Brazzell's elite size-speed combination and NFL bloodline make him an enticing target for the Packers in the 2026 draft.Knoxville Today

The Green Bay Packers are hosting Tennessee wide receiver Chris Brazzell II for a predraft visit this week. Brazzell is an elite size-speed threat, measuring 6-foot-4 and running a 4.37-second 40-yard dash. As a senior in 2025, he caught 62 passes for 1,017 yards and 9 touchdowns, earning third-team All-America honors. The Packers own the 54th overall pick in the 2026 draft and have had success drafting receivers in the second round in the past.

Why it matters

The Packers traded away receiver Dontayvion Wicks, creating a need at the position. Brazzell's combination of size and speed could make him an attractive target for the Packers as they look to add a playmaker to their passing game led by quarterback Jordan Love.

The details

Brazzell transferred to Tennessee after two seasons at Tulane. As a senior, he had four 100-yard receiving games, including a standout performance against Georgia with 6 catches for 177 yards and 3 touchdowns. He is ranked as the 7th best receiver and 44th overall prospect in the 2026 draft class by NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah. Brazzell's father, Chris Brazzell, was a 6th round pick by the Jets in 1998 and spent several seasons in the NFL.

  • Brazzell will meet with the Packers for a predraft visit this week.

The players

Chris Brazzell II

A wide receiver from the University of Tennessee who is an elite size-speed prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Chris Brazzell

Brazzell's father, who was a 6th round pick by the Jets in 1998 and spent several seasons in the NFL.

Jordan Love

The Packers' starting quarterback, who leads their passing game that Brazzell could potentially join.

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What they’re saying

“He doesn't possess much twitch or suddenness, but he can build speed down the field. He's at his best on go routes, slants and posts. He tracks the ball easily and uses his big frame to win contested throws.”

— Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Network Analyst

“Brazzell gets to top speed in a hurry, which allows him to stack corners on his hip and keep them there. He can sink to smoothly get in and out of breaks, although scouts want to see him improve his consistency on intermediate routes and expand his route menu.”

— Dane Brugler, NFL Draft Analyst

“What I tell them is if y'all really watch the film, like this year, it was completely different from the past Tennessee offense. Like we're running real routes. We got a whole lot of stuff on film. I'm running pro routes.”

— Chris Brazzell II

What’s next

The Packers will evaluate Brazzell during his predraft visit this week as they determine if he is the right fit to add to their receiving corps in the 2026 NFL Draft.

The takeaway

Brazzell's combination of size, speed, and NFL pedigree make him an intriguing target for the Packers, who are looking to add a playmaking receiver to complement their passing game led by quarterback Jordan Love.