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Packers Mock Draft Features Trade Back, Big Citrus, and Double Dip at CB
Could the Packers trade back from 52, still get big help at DL and rebuild the CB position?
Apr. 19, 2026 at 4:38pm
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The Packers' unconventional draft strategy of trading back and accumulating mid-round picks could reshape the team's future in creative, unexpected ways.Green Bay TodayIn a seven-round mock draft simulation, the Green Bay Packers trade back from the 52nd overall pick, gaining extra draft capital in the middle rounds. With the additional picks, the Packers address key needs at defensive tackle, wide receiver, cornerback, running back, and offensive line.
Why it matters
The Packers have a long list of roster needs and no first-round pick, so trading back and accumulating more mid-round selections could be an effective strategy to rebuild the team. Addressing the defensive line, cornerback, and other positions of need through the draft will be crucial for the Packers' success in the upcoming season.
The details
In the mock draft, the Packers trade back 14 spots from 52nd overall to 66th, gaining a fourth-round pick and a sixth-round pick from the Tennessee Titans. With the 66th pick, they select Iowa State defensive tackle Domonique Orange, nicknamed 'Big Citrus', to fill a big hole on the roster. Later, they use their extra fourth-round pick on Georgia State wide receiver Ted Hurst and double-dip at cornerback, selecting Julian Neal of Arkansas and Daylen Everette of Georgia. Other picks include running back Kaelon Black from Indiana, offensive lineman Logan Taylor from Boston College, edge rusher Wesley Williams from Duke, and offensive tackle Enrique Cruz Jr. and linebacker Jaden Dugger.
- The 2026 NFL Draft will take place in late April.
The players
Brian Gutekunst
The general manager of the Green Bay Packers who will be making the draft decisions.
Domonique Orange
A defensive tackle from Iowa State that the Packers select with the 66th overall pick after trading back.
Ted Hurst
A wide receiver from Georgia State that the Packers select with the 84th overall pick.
Julian Neal
A cornerback from Arkansas that the Packers select with the extra fourth-round pick gained from the trade back.
Daylen Everette
A cornerback from Georgia that the Packers select with the 120th overall pick.
What’s next
The Packers will have to wait until late April to see if their draft strategy of trading back and accumulating more mid-round picks pays off. The team will be closely monitoring the development of their rookie class, especially the new additions at defensive tackle, cornerback, and other key positions.
The takeaway
By trading back from the 52nd overall pick and gaining extra draft capital, the Packers were able to address multiple needs on their roster, including defensive line, cornerback, wide receiver, running back, and offensive line. This flexible approach could prove valuable for a team without a first-round pick but many holes to fill.
