Welcome to the 2026 NFL draft. The NFL’s premier roster-building event is finally here.
Follow along with Packers Wire’s draft tracker as the Green Bay Packers navigate through the draft, starting with Thursday night’s first round, continuing on Friday with Rounds 2-3 and finishing with Rounds 4-7 on Saturday.
The Packers are entering the 2026 draft with eight picks. We will provide pick-by-pick analysis with player information and player profiles.
Second round, No. 52 overall: CB Brandon Cisse, South Carolina
Breakdown: Young perimeter corner with good size and excellent athleticism. North Carolina State transfer who started 21 games over the last two seasons, including 12 for South Carolina in 2025. 20-year-old skipped senior season to enter the draft. Ran 4.41, hit 41″ in the vertical.
Fit: The long-awaited investment at cornerback. Cisse is young and will need a developmental pathway, but he will provide depth and competition in 2026 and a likely starter on the outside in 2027. The Packers think he play outside and in the slot.
Player info
Lance Zierlein scouting report: “Teams will be willing to take a chance on Cisse’s explosive athleticism and upside, but a refinement runway might be needed to smooth some of the rougher edges. He’s scheme-versatile in coverage and is an A-rated run supporter. Work ethic and athletic testing will work in his favor. However, a lack of instincts and break anticipation could cost him in coverage against quality route runners. His press will become a more effective weapon with technical work and his route recognition should improve with more reps. Cisse’s traits and competitiveness are clear selling points, but a lack of on-ball production and coverage consistency create a more volatile floor.”
This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Green Bay Packers 2026 NFL draft: Pick by pick analysis
Reporting by Zach Kruse, Packers Wire / Packers Wire
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