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Packers End Draft With Six Picks, No First-Round

4/28/2026

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Summary

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The Green Bay Packers finished the 2026 NFL Draft with six picks after two trade-ups and forgoing a first-round pick, selecting CB Brandon Cisse at No. 52, DT Chris McClellan at No. 77, and five others through round six.
Analysts placed the class 26th, citing limited volume and no first-round pick.
Fans gave an A/B grade (45% A, 43% B) and sportsbooks listed Green Bay at +2000 odds, tied 11th.

History

Historical Context

In the 2000 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots chose quarterback Tom Brady with the 199th overall pick, a compensatory sixth-round selection. Under head coach Bill Belichick, Brady led the team to six Super Bowl victories, establishing a modern dynasty. The draft, created in 1936 to promote parity, shows how late-round picks can reshape franchise fortunes.

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Story summary

The Green Bay Packers finished the 2026 NFL Draft with six picks after two trade-ups and forgoing a first-round pick, selecting CB Brandon Cisse at No. 52, DT Chris McClellan at No. 77, and five others through round six.
Analysts placed the class 26th, citing limited volume and no first-round pick.
Fans gave an A/B grade (45% A, 43% B) and sportsbooks listed Green Bay at +2000 odds, tied 11th.

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