Thanks to the Micah Parsons trade, the Green Bay Packers were able to relax on Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft, watching the chaos unfold without having to make a pick.
Although there weren't many real surprises in the first round that led to high-profile players falling, the Packers are still in a prime position to make some key additions to their defensive line, offensive line, and secondary.
These five players all possess first-round talent, and the NFL may come to regret the day they let these premier talents slip all the way down to Green Bay in the second round.
5 Players the NFL May Regret Letting the Packers Draft on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft
5. Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern
Tiernan might be the best offensive tackle available when the Packers pick at the end of the round, following a run on offensive linemen. A fantastic pass protector with years of starting experience, Tiernan is more of a ready-made contributor compared to Anthony Belton.
4. TJ Parker, EDGE, Clemson
The Parker from 2025 is a project who didn't perform as well as many had hoped. If Green Bay gets the 2024 version of Parker, with all his disruptive and edge-setting abilities, they could land a player who was once considered a potential No. 1 pick for a fraction of the cost.
3. Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
Another former Tiger, Terrell performed well last season. His issues arose in testing, where he ran a sluggish 4.6-second 40-yard dash and dealt with some injury concerns. However, his tape should outweigh those worries for Green Bay, especially when you watch him jam much bigger receivers at the line with ease.
2. Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri
Young won't win any races off the edge, but he has more than enough power to set the edge effectively and bull rush even the sturdiest of offensive tackles. He won't have to wait long to hear his name called. In the right system, he could outplay some first-round picks.
1. Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
Not realistic? Well, if a top talent like McCoy even falls out of the first round, what's stopping him from falling further? When healthy, McCoy is a Top 10 talent in this class and would immediately be the cornerback with the highest ceiling in Green Bay. McCoy would appease fans who were hoping for Chris Johnson to fall.





