Pack-A-Day Podcast - Episode 2807 - Which Defensive Tackles Should the Packers Draft?!
Join Andy Herman as he looks at the some of the top defensive tackles in the 2026 NFL Draft, gives scouting reports for each, and reviews which could make sense for the Packers! Enjoy!!!
By AndyHerman
Join Andy Herman as he looks at the some of the top defensive tackles in the 2026 NFL Draft, gives scouting reports for each, and reviews which could make sense for the Packers! Enjoy!!!
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Comments (7)
golfpacker61
April 02, 2026 at 08:20 am
This depends so much on whether GB sees a bigger need at Edge or NT. CB is already 1 of the 2 biggest needs and can't be ignored any longer. And it would be almost as easy to fill the CB need with a player at #84 as #52. The Packers need to fill a huge hole at Edge and probably will have their pick of Jacas, Dennis-Sutton, Moore, and Zion Young @ #52. Any of them could start Day 1 in GB and that's what you are looking for with all picks, immediate contribution.
If the Packers value taking a NT early who will play only 35% of snaps, then Hunter, Orange, Jackson and McClellan should all be in play. Honestly I think we should pass on an early DT because we can get almost the same talent and ability by drafting Xzavian Harris, Demonte Capehart, Devin Eastern, or Aaron Graves after the 4th round. My 2 favorites of those 4 are Harris and Graves because they offer some pass rush skills too. Graves has had 12 sacks the last 2 years at Iowa.
I would fill CB and Edge first because those 2 picks would have a very good chance to start or play alot.
gsd3
April 02, 2026 at 11:19 am
I like Graves. More of a 3T.
I would not pass on a more skilled player to reach on a "need" position.
My draft crushes aren't at a need position. If Dani Dennis- Sutton or Jacob Rodriguez are there at 52, they would be my pick.
If a run stopper is needed , I would look at trading for Harrison Phillips and drafting Capehart, Keenan, or Eastern on day 3 to watch and learn.
stockholder
April 02, 2026 at 11:05 am
McShay thought Darrel Jackson was worthy of a 1st rd pick.
The packers did meet with him.
Gute won't draft a DT early.
He'd rather over-pay Wyatt.
Take Deven Eastern Late.
dobber
April 02, 2026 at 03:24 pm
I think he's going to have to take a DT on day 2 of the draft and probably will still end up paying Wyatt.
Lphill
April 02, 2026 at 01:21 pm
don't need edge a healthy Cox and Sorrell plus Oliver is a good rotation with Van Ness I rather see them use the pick for a D lineman .
stockholder
April 02, 2026 at 01:55 pm
Lost 2 edges. edge will get drafted.
dobber
April 02, 2026 at 03:25 pm
Agreed.