Again turning to the Pro Football Network draft simulator, we played out all seven rounds of the draft to see who the Green Bay Packers would take, and these are the names we were given.
We tried this same experiment at the end of March and got a different batch of names.
Draft No. 1: We look at this one suspiciously
This draft used the simulator’s “consensus” board:
No. 52: Brandon Cisse, cornerback, South Carolina
The 5-foot-11, 189-pounder started his career at North Carolina State and finished with 27 tackles and an interception last year for the Gamecocks. Would he be able to wrap up ball-carriers, though? He’s the same size as current Packers corner Carrington Valentine. The next guy off the board, defensive tackle Lee Hunter, feels like more what the Packers would covet in that spot.
No. 84: Traded to New England for pick No. 125 and a third-round pick in 2027
No. 125: Michael Trigg, tight end, Baylor
The second-team all-Big 12 selection will be 24 years old as a rookie but has good length and speed at 6-4, 240.
No. 153: Devon Marshall, cornerback, North Carolina State
The two-year starter for the Wolfpack had four career interceptions after two years at Villanova.
No. 160: Trey Zuhn III, center, Texas A&M
Was named the co-Southeastern Conference Lineman of the Year as a senior after making third-team All-SEC as a left tackle last year. Started 11 of his 13 games at left tackle again this year, with two at center.
No. 201: Vincent Anthony Jr., edge rusher, Duke
No, this isn’t the Wisconsin Badgers’ Vinny Anthony (the wide receiver) who’s also in the draft. The 6-5, 258-pounder started all 13 games and earned honorable mention all-Atlantic Coast Conference, racking up 7.5 sacks as a senior.
No. 236: Red Murdock, linebacker, Buffalo
The second-team All-American by the Associated Press forced six fumbles and made 142 tackles (13.5 for loss) in his final year. He set an NCAA record with 17 career forced fumbles, breaking the record of 16 held by Khalil Mack.
No. 255: Deven Eastern, defensive tackle, Minnesota
The 6-5, 315-pounder was honorable-mention All-Big Ten as a senior and has started all 13 games each of the past three seasons with the Gophers.
Draft No. 2: Packers trade up, though not very far
This draft used the Pro Football Sports Network’s own board:
No. 49: Keith Abney, cornerback, Arizona
The Packers make a trade in this scenario with the New Orleans Saints, yielding No. 52 and No. 201 to move up three spots in the second round. ESPN’s Matt Miller called Abney one of the best pure coverage players in the class.
No. 52: Traded to Saints
No. 68: Caleb Tiernan, offensive tackle, Northwestern
The Packers traded with the Philadelphia Eagles to move up dramatically in the third round, giving up picks No. 84 and 120 to make it happen. The behemoth Tiernan (6-7, 323 pounds) was named second-team All-Big Ten, playing all 13 games at left tackle last season for the Wildcats.
No. 120: Traded to Eagles
No. 153: Nick Barrett, defensive tackle, South Carolina
Not to be confused with former first-round pick Nick Barnett, Barrett had 42 tackles and six tackles for loss as a senior with the Gamecocks.
No. 160: Fa’alili Fa’amoe, guard, Wake Forest
The 6-5, 311-pounder spent most of his career at Washington State before a transfer, where he became honorable-mention All-ACC at right tackle.
No. 201: Traded to Saints
No. 236: Michael Heldman, edge, Central Michigan
The 6-4, 260-pounder racked up an impressive 16.5 tackles for loss as a senior and 10.5 sacks.
No. 255: Barion Brown, wide receiver, LSU
Spending most of his career at Kentucky, he was named All-SEC three times, twice as a return specialist (including first team in 2024) and once as “all-purpose.”
Draft. No. 3: A tight end early? Our favorite of the three
This draft used ESPN’s board:
No. 52: Eli Stowers, tight end, Vanderbilt
The first-team All-American won the Mackey Award as the nation’s best tight end, leading Vandy with 62 receptions. He’s a little undersized for a tight end (6-3, 239 pounds) and may be a question mark in the blocking game, but he’s athletic and speedy and twice earned first-team All-SEC.
No. 84: Treydan Stukes, cornerback, Arizona
Stukes, already 24, had a long college career and was a third-team All-American and first-team in the Big 12 after four interceptions last year.
No. 107: LT Overton, edge, Alabama
The Packers trade No. 120 and No. 160 to the Cleveland Browns to move up for Overton, a player seen as a first-round pick a year ago. He had six tackles for loss and four sacks in 2025, both career bests. The question would be if he can be an every-down player.
No. 120: Traded to Browns
No. 153: Emmett Johnson, running back, Nebraska
Johnson was a second-team All-American according to the Associated Press, leading the FBS with 151.8 all-purpose yards per game.
No. 160: Traded to Browns
No. 201: Carver Willis, offensive tackle, Washington
Willis played four years at Kansas State before earning honorable-mention All-Big Ten Conference last year.
No. 236: Eric Rivers, wide receiver, Georgia Tech
He led his team with receiving yards and receptions after playing two years at Florida International, where he was first-team all-conference.
No. 255: Collin Wright, cornerback, Stanford
He made 33 tackles with an interception return for a touchdown and four pass breakups even after missing three games due to injury. He had three interceptions as a junior.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: We ran NFL draft simulations again, and these guys became Packers
Reporting by JR Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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