Packers Host Top Kickoff Return Prospect for Pre-Draft Visit

Green Bay looking to bolster special teams with dynamic return specialist

Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:40pm

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The Green Bay Packers are hosting a top kickoff return specialist for a pre-draft visit as they look to improve their special teams unit. The player, who had two kickoff return touchdowns last season, will showcase his speed, agility, and receiving skills during the team's evaluation process.

Why it matters

The Packers have an opening at kick returner after the departure of former special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia. Finding a dynamic return specialist could provide a much-needed boost to the team's special teams and give them an edge in the field position battle.

The details

Per NFL rules, the Packers are allowed to host up to 30 draft-eligible players for pre-draft visits. The team is using one of those visits on a running back prospect who had two kickoff return touchdowns last season. During the visit, the player will participate in drills to showcase his quickness, agility, and receiving ability, all of which are important traits for a kick returner.

  • The Packers are hosting the pre-draft visit on April 9, 2026.

The players

Green Bay Packers

An NFL team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin that competes in the National Football League.

Brian Gutekunst

The general manager of the Green Bay Packers.

Rich Bisaccia

The former special teams coordinator for the Green Bay Packers who recently stepped away from the role.

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What’s next

The Packers will evaluate the player's performance during the pre-draft visit and determine if he is a good fit for their team and their special teams unit.

The takeaway

The Packers are proactively addressing their need for a dynamic kick returner by hosting a top prospect for a pre-draft visit. Finding the right player to fill this role could provide a significant boost to their special teams and give them an edge in field position battles.