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Packers Bet on McClellan to Anchor the Nose in a New 3-4

Green Bay traded up in the third round to draft Missouri DT Chris McClellan as a true nose tackle for a new 3-4 scheme, valuing his size, length and pass-rush ability. He posted 6 sacks and 8 TFL in 2025 with 20 pressures, after strong 2024 numbers, and the Packers paid a fifth-round pick to move up. Gutekunst highlighted his versatility to play nose, three-tech and rush the passer, while the pick drew a B-grade and was juxtaposed with nearby Vikings’ selection Domonique Orange.

via Sports Illustrated|

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Packers add versatile interior DT Chris McClellan to bolster line

Green Bay traded a fifth-round pick to Tampa Bay to move up seven spots and draft Missouri DT Chris McClellan at No. 77 in the 2026 NFL Draft, a 6-foot-3, 313-pound versatile lineman whose college production (48 tackles, 8.5 TFL, 6 sacks) and leadership suggest he can fill multiple interior roles and develop behind veterans like Wyatt, Hargrave and Brooks.

via Green Bay Packers – packers.com|

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Packers set for Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft with five picks and potential moves

Green Bay used Day 2 to upgrade at cornerback (Brandon Cisse at 52) and on the defensive line (Chris McClellan at 77 after moving up from 160). Heading into Day 3, they have five picks across rounds 4–7, including 153 acquired from Philadelphia; they may try to move back into late Round 3 or climb into Round 4, and remain eyeing edge rusher Dani Dennis-Sutton who is still on the board.

via Acme Packing Company|

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Packers' Day 2 Flurry: Reed extension, Cisse pick, McClellan trade-up

Green Bay capped Friday with a Jayden Reed contract extension and a Day 2 flurry of moves: drafting South Carolina CB Brandon Cisse at No. 52 and trading up to land Missouri DT Chris McClellan, signaling a focus on cornerback depth and interior run/pass rush. GM Brian Gutekunst also expressed optimism about Christian Watson as a long-term target and noted more selections remain for Day 3.

via Green Bay Packers – packers.com|

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Packers Earn Early Draft Praise for Day 2 Picks

Green Bay’s Day 2 picks drew strong analyst grades: cornerback Brandon Cisse (52nd) and defensive tackle Chris McClellan (77th after a trade-up) were praised for fit and potential. The Athletic gave A grades to both, Sporting News matched with A’s, and USA Today awarded Bs; Acme Packing Company voters heavily favored Cisse (87% A/B) over McClellan (51%). GM Brian Gutekunst suggested the team could move up into the early fourth round for another selection. At 20, Cisse brings off-zone coverage value, while McClellan addresses a defensive need, contributing to a generally positive reception of Green Bay’s Day 2 effort.

via Acme Packing Company|

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Packers Try to Back Into Third Round, Then Add McClellan in Day 3

Green Bay GM Brian Gutekunst said the Packers attempted to back into the end of the third round on Day 3 of the 2026 draft but stayed flexible; after drafting cornerback Brandon Cisse in the second round, Green Bay traded up to select Missouri defensive tackle Chris McClellan, a versatile lineman who can nose tackle, play three-tech and rush the passer. The club also eyed Arkansas running back Mike Washington Jr. as a potential late target and signaled confidence in paying wide receiver Christian Watson around $28 million per year after Jayden Reed’s extension, with the draft board remaining strong for further moves.

via Acme Packing Company|

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Packers Trade Up to Nab Missouri DT Chris McClellan at No. 77

Green Bay moved up seven spots to No. 77, surrendering a third-round pick (No. 84) and a fifth-rounder (No. 160) to draft Missouri defensive tackle Chris McClellan. The 6-3¾, 313-pound lineman played at Florida and Missouri, totaling 133 tackles (17 for loss) with 10.5 sacks over 51 games, and posted career highs in 2025 (48 tackles, 8 TFLs, 6 sacks). He ran a 5.05-second 40-yard dash at the combine, with a 29.5-inch vertical and 25 bench reps.

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