Packers prospects: 11 best wide receiver fits in 2026 NFL Draft
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The Green Bay Packers could be looking to add a wide receiver in the upcoming NFL draft, especially after trading Dontayvion Wicks to the Philadelphia Eagles. At present, only Matthew Golden and Savion Willams are under contract for 2027.
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By combining the production benchmarks the Packers have trended towards in recent years with their usual size and athleticism preferences, a more complete profile of the type of receiver Brian Gutekunst is looking for can come together.
From a size standpoint, Green Bay’s average draft pick at wide receiver since 2005 has been a tick over 6-1 and 204 pounds. They prefer bigger wideouts who can hold up in the cold weather and importantly for Matt LaFleur’s offense: block.
In terms of testing, the average 40 time has been 4.48 seconds, which is an 80th percentile score, although they have taken receivers who have run in the low 4.6s over the years. Often these players have had strong agility or explosion testing to make up for it and have mostly been big receivers.
Strong testing across the board has been important, with an average broad jump of 10-3 and an average 3-cone of 6.92 both ranking in the 74th percentile.
Another factor to take into account is that the Packers have not drafted a receiver since at least 2005 who did not play on the boundary more than 50% of the time in at least one of their college seasons.
Based on the combination of the types of athletes and production profiles the Packers tend to like, here are the best fits in the 2026 draft ranked between No. 30 and 350 on the consensus big board, along with their ranking:
- Chris Bell - Louisville (53)
- Germie Bernard - Alabama (56)
- Ted Hurst - Georgia State (77)
- Elijah Sarratt - Indiana (80)
- Skyler Bell - UConn (82)
- Bryce Lance - North Dakota State (89)
- De’Zhaun Stribling - Ole Miss (126)
- Jeff Caldwell - Cincinnati (151)
- Josh Cameron - Baylor (161)
- Caleb Douglas - Texas Tech (225)
- Tyren Montgomery - John Carroll (234)
The Packers are reportedly hosting Anthony Smith from East Carolina on a pre-draft visit, but he is not listed on the 700-plus player consensus board. He could be a late-round pick or a UDFA signing.
Bell could not complete athletic testing due to his ACL injury, but at over 6-1 ½, 222 pounds, he has the size Green Bay covets and was expected to run very well in the 40 if he was healthy. His highlight reel contains ‘wow’ plays where he displays runaway speed.
Hurst took a pre-draft visit with the Packers, indicating they at least have some level of interest in the small school standout who put up over 1,900 yards and 15 touchdowns in the last two years. At over 6-3 ½, 206 pounds, he ran a 4.42 40 and jumped 11-3 in the broad.
An injury also prevented Cameron from testing, but he is a stout receiver at just over 6-1, 220 pounds, and also brings value in the return game.
Texas A&M’s K.C. Concepcion was 31st at the time the production matches article was written but is now back up to 29th. The reason for the cutoff at 30 is that it is the highest ranked non-quarterback that has fallen to 52 (Green Bay’s first pick this year) in the consensus board era.
Washington’s Denzel Boston has recently dropped to 32, but he opted not to run the 40. The Packers have not drafted a receiver without a 40 since at least 2005. Concepcion could not test due to injury, but neither player is likely to fall to Green Bay anyway.
Malachi Fields of Notre Dame (ranked 69th) passes athletically for the Packers but his production is a bit more pedestrian, especially for a potential Day 2 pick. He never topped 811 yards in a season or had more than five touchdowns, which is surprising for a 6-4 receiver.
Navy’s Eli Heidenreich (230) is interesting as a hybrid receiver/running back, but at 6-0, 198 pounds with short arms, he could be caught between the two positions for Green Bay and slip through the cracks.
Whether the Packers are looking to add a receiver on Day 2 or Day 3, there should be players available who are their usual type.
This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Packers prospects: 11 best wide receiver fits in 2026 NFL Draft