The 20th anniversary of LouisEly nutting the 2006 Packers draft in real-time

[CheezWizHed]

It seems natural to want #52 at #52, right?

[JosephC]

The writers from the Journal-Sentinel did a podcast yesterday, and Silverstein kept mentioning running back and Jadarian Price and Mike Washington.  #52 is looking like a bad spot for the Packers.  I have to admit that I wouldn't be shocked.  If the Packers end up drafting a backup running back at #52 (Price), I can see half the fanbase going nuts, although my gut feeling is that Price is a bit smaller than Gutekunst would like.  Washington is definitely in play.

[JosephC]

46 minutes ago, CheezWizHed said:

It seems natural to want #52 at #52, right?

If he makes it to #52, he will very likely be the pick.  But I don't think he makes it to #52. 

[JosephC]

3-round mock, no trades-

Round One

1.      Raiders – Fernando Mendoza/QB/Indiana

2.      Jets – David Bailey/EDGE/Texas Tech

3.      Cardinals – Arvell Reese/LB/Ohio State

4.      Titans – Jeremiyah Love/RB/Notre Dame

5.      Giants – Caleb Downs/S/Ohio State

6.      Browns – Monroe Freeling/OT/Georgia

7.      Commanders – Carnell Tate/WR/Ohio State

8.      Saints – Jordyn Tyson/WR/Arizona State

9.      Chiefs – Kaydn Proctor/OT/Alabama

10.  Giants – Makai Lemon/WR/USC

11.  Dolphins – Mansoor Delane/CB/LSU

12.  Cowboys – Sonny Styles/LB/Ohio State

13.  Rams – Francis Mauigoa/OT/Miami, Fl

14.  Ravens – Kenyon Sadiq/TE/Oregon

15.  Buccaneers – Reuben Bain Jr/EDGE/Miami, Fl

16.  Jets – Ty Simpson/QB/Alabama

17.  Lions – Spencer Fano/OT/Utah

18.  Vikings – Dillon Thieneman/S/Oregon

19.  Panthers – Max Iheanachor/OT/Arizona State

20.  Cowboys – Keldric Faulk/EDGE/Auburn

21.  Steelers – Omar Cooper Jr/WR/Indiana

22.  Chargers – Olaivavega Ioane/OG/Penn State

23.  Eagles – Caleb Lomu/OT/Utah

24.  Brown – Denzel Boston/WR/Washington

25.  Bears – Zion Young/EDGE/Missouri

26.  Bills – Akheem Mesidor/EDGE/Miami, Fl

27.  49ers – KC Concepcion/WR/Texas A&M

28.  Texans – Kayden McDonald/DL/Ohio State

29.  Chiefs – Colton Hood/CB/Tennessee

30.  Dolphins – Malachi Lawrence/EDGE/UCF

31.  Patriots – R Mason Thomas/EDGE/Oklahoma

32.  Seahawks – Cashius Howell/EDGE/Texas A&M

Round Two

33.  Jets – Jermod McCoy/CB/Tennessee

34.  Cardinals – Blake Miller/OT/Clemson

35.  Titans – Chase Bisontis/OG/Texas A&M

36.  Raiders – Caleb Banks/DL/Florida

37.  Giants – Christian Miller/DL/Georgia

38.  Texans – Emmanuel Pregnon/OG/Oregon

39.  Browns – Emmanuel McNeil-Warren/S/Toledo

40.  Chiefs – Peter Woods/DL/Clemson

41.  Bengals – Chris Johnson/CB/San Diego State

42.  Saints – TJ Parker/EDGE/Clemson

43.  Dolphins – AJ Haulcy/S/LSU

44.  Jets – Chris Bell/WR/Louisville

45.  Ravens – Keylan Rutledge/OG/Georgia Tech

46.  Buccaneers – Lee Hunter/DL/Texas Tech

47.  Colts – Gabe Jacus/EDGE/Illinois

48.  Falcons – Germie Bernard/WR/Alabama

49.  Vikings – Avieon Terrell/CB/Clemson

50.  Lions – CJ Allen/LB/Georgia

51.  Panthers – Treydan Stukes/S/Arizona

52.  Packers – Chris Brazzell II/WR/Tennessee

53.  Steelers – Jacob Rodrigez/LB/Texas Tech

54.  Eagles – Derrick Moore/EDGE/Michigan

55.  Chargers – Keyron Crawford/EDGE/Auburn

56.  Jaguars – Anthony Hill Jr/LB/Texas

57.  Bears – Dominique Orange/DL/Iowa State

58.  49ers – Caleb Tiernan/OT/Northwestern

59.  Texans – Keionte Scott/CB/Miami, Fl

60.  Bears – De’Zhaun Stribling/WR/Mississippi

61.  Rams – Jake Golday/LB/Cincinnati

62.  Broncos – Eli Stowers/TE/Vanderbilt

63.  Patriots – Antonio Williams/WR/Clemson

64.  Seahawks – Brandon Cisse/CB/South Carolina

Round Three

65.  Cardinals – Josiah Trotter/LB/Missouri

66.  Titans – Dani Dennis-Sutton/EDGE/Penn State

67.  Raiders – Zachariah Branch/WR/Georgia

68.  Eagles – Jalon Kilgore/S/South Carolina

69.  Texans – Jadarian Price/RB/Notre Dame

70.  Browns – D’Angelo Ponds/CB/Indiana

71.  Commanders – Romello Height/EDGE/Texas Tech

72.  Bengals – Jaishawn Barham/EDGE/Michigan

73.  Saints – Tyler Onyedim/DL/Texas A&M

74.  Chiefs – Ted Hurst/WR/Georgia State

75.  Dolphins – Malachi Fields/WR/Notre Dame

76.  Steelers – Gennings Dunker/OT/Iowa

77.  Buccaneers – Max Klare/TE/Ohio State

78.  Colts – Bud Clark/S/TCU

79.  Falcons – Jalen Farmer/OG/Kentucky

80.  Ravens – Skyler Bell/WR/UConn

81.  Jaguars – Joshua Josephs/EDGE/Tennessee

82.  Vikings – Gracen Halton/DL/Oklahoma

83.  Panthers – Deion Burks/WR/Oklahoma

84.  Packers – Daylen Everette/CB/Georgia

85.  Steelers – Drew Allar/QB/Penn State

86.  Chargers – Zxavian Harris/DL/Mississippi

87.  Dolphins – Brian Parker II/OG/Duke

88.  Jaguars – Sam Hecht/C/Kansas State

89.  Bears – Markel Bell/OT/Miami, Fl

90.  Dolphins – Justin Joly/TE/NC State

91.  Bills – Malik Muhammad/CB/Texas

92.  Cowboys – Davison Igbinosun/CB/Ohio State

93.  Rams – Brenen Thompson/WR/Mississippi State

94.  Dolphins – Kyle Louis/LB/Pittsburgh

95.  Patriots – Travis Burke/OT/Memphis

96.  Seahawks – Mike Washington Jr./RB/Arkansas

97.  Vikings – Logan Jones/C/Iowa

98.  Eagles – Oscar Delp/TE/Georgia

99.  Steelers – Keith Abney II/CB/Arizona State

100. Jaguars – Genesis Smith/S/Arizona

[CheezWizHed]

Kyron Jones is a much less interesting QB visit than I expected....  Why keep this a "secret"?  

Packers hosted Virginia Tech QB Kyron Drones on official pre-draft visit

[CheezWizHed]

3 hours ago, JosephC said:

The writers from the Journal-Sentinel did a podcast yesterday, and Silverstein kept mentioning running back and Jadarian Price and Mike Washington.  #52 is looking like a bad spot for the Packers.  I have to admit that I wouldn't be shocked.  If the Packers end up drafting a backup running back at #52 (Price), I can see half the fanbase going nuts, although my gut feeling is that Price is a bit smaller than Gutekunst would like.  Washington is definitely in play.

I kind of hope that there is a list of 3-4 guys the Packers are targeting for #52 and if they don't make it... trade back.  Pick up Orange and another 4th/5th. 

[JosephC]

48 minutes ago, CheezWizHed said:

Kyron Jones is a much less interesting QB visit than I expected....  Why keep this a "secret"?  

Packers hosted Virginia Tech QB Kyron Drones on official pre-draft visit

Because this is their secret weapon that will take them to a Super Bowl championship.  A practice squad/scout team player that can prepare the defense for a mobile quarterback.

[SeaBass]

I'm kind of curious, anybody get the feeling the Packers might be trying to trade up? Not necessarily into the first round (which I think is very unlikely) but from Gute's comments it seems like he's willing to spend a little in draft capital to get a guy if the situation is right. Now that can be true at any time but it kind of gives me the feeling it could be what they're really going to try to do, as in a slightly more chance of it happening than in a typical year.

[CheezWizHed]

53 minutes ago, SeaBass said:

I'm kind of curious, anybody get the feeling the Packers might be trying to trade up? Not necessarily into the first round (which I think is very unlikely) but from Gute's comments it seems like he's willing to spend a little in draft capital to get a guy if the situation is right. Now that can be true at any time but it kind of gives me the feeling it could be what they're really going to try to do, as in a slightly more chance of it happening than in a typical year.

I will say that there are a lot of players in the 40 range that seem like Packer targets:

• Edge: Lawrence, Young
• DT: Hunter, Miller, Banks
• CB: Cisse

But then again... listening to a GM talk before the draft seems kind of pointless. 😂

If one of those don't fall, I'm hoping for a trade back to grab Orange and then build depth in the mid rounds at CB and OL. 

[LouisEly]

Every year Packers Wire does an "Unpacking Future Packers" series where they profile 100 draft prospects who they think have some fit with the Packers.  They always count down to #1, with #1 being the player they think the Packers will take with their first pick.  This morning they came out with #1.

Guess who they chose?

https://packerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2026/04/23/unpacking-future-packers-no-1-iowa-state-dt-domonique-orange/89744229007/

[Joseph Zarr]

57 minutes ago, LouisEly said:

Every year Packers Wire does an "Unpacking Future Packers" series where they profile 100 draft prospects who they think have some fit with the Packers.  They always count down to #1, with #1 being the player they think the Packers will take with their first pick.  This morning they came out with #1.

Guess who they chose?

https://packerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2026/04/23/unpacking-future-packers-no-1-iowa-state-dt-domonique-orange/89744229007/

Did you nut in real time when you clicked the article? Asking for a friend.

(Honestly, I still don't know if I understand. I am feeling as old as my 80-yo dad more and more as each day passes)

[LouisEly]

"Nutting" as in hitting square, such as a golf shot that hit directly in the center of the sweet spot on the club face.  Absolutely nailed it.

Has it been a long winter there?  🙃

[homer]

On 4/20/2026 at 9:01 AM, homer said:

Here is what AI thinks 😀:

Priority Day 2 Targets (Rounds 2-3)

With picks at No. 52 and No. 84, the Packers are expected to target immediate starters or high-impact rotational players to pressure their own veterans.

• Lee Hunter (DT, Texas Tech): A massive first-team All-American nose tackle who could anchor the interior run defense.

• Chris Brazzell II (WR, Tennessee): A 6'4" deep threat with a wide catch radius to replace the recently traded Dontayvion Wicks.

• Germie Bernard (WR, Alabama): A versatile weapon with elite route-running and punt-return experience.

• Chris McClellan (DT, Missouri): A rising interior pass rusher who could provide the "splash plays" Green Bay missed last season.

• Ty Simpson (QB, Alabama): While Jordan Love is the franchise guy, scouts suggest Green Bay might maintain their "QB-development" strategy by taking a high-upside backup on Day 2.

Day 3 Values & Sleepers (Rounds 4-7)

The Packers hold six picks on Day 3, including an extra fifth-rounder (No. 153) acquired from the Eagles.

• Brian Parker II (OL, Duke): A classic Packers target with a 9.76 Relative Athletic Score (RAS) and the versatility to play center or tackle.

• Trey Smack (K, Florida): A specialist with a huge leg (school record 10 FGs over 50 yards) to compete for the kicking job.

• Drew Stevens (K, Iowa): Another high-level kicker prospect who tied the Kinnick Stadium record with a 58-yarder.

• Jacob Rodriguez (LB, Texas Tech): A high-motor "tackle machine" who could instantly upgrade the special teams units.

Lol

AI nailed the Smack pick