Green Bay Packers fans are entering the offseason with some anxiety about the cornerback position. Fortunately, the 2026 NFL Draft class is loaded with talent at the position, particularly on Day 2.
That doesn’t mean that the Packers will necessarily take a cornerback early in this year’s draft. Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine are both on below-market deals at the position, while Javon Bullard and Nate Hobbs are both competing for a starting role in the slot.
Still, if the Packers were to take an earlier swing on a corner, it will likely be one with a different body type than the players already on their roster. Here are a few of those options the Packers could target on Day 2.
Davison Igbinosun, Ohio State
College football fans might immediately get the “ick” when they hear Davison Igbinosun’s name because of his penalty-ridden 2024 season. However, the strides that he made this past season to cut down on penalties while still keeping his competitiveness and physicality deserve a ton of credit.
At 6’2” and 195 pounds, Igbinosun checks a lot of physical boxes in terms of height, length, and overall athletic ability. He has the easy speed to keep up with receivers when targeted vertically, and the length and movement skills to stick in the hip pocket of receivers when starting in press alignment.
Igbinosun is still a little grabby, but he’s such a gifted athlete with a bigger frame that he can get away with some of his extra physicality. This is a completely different type of cornerback than what the Packers currently have, while still having the competitive toughness that would have him fit right at home in a position group with Nixon.
Julian Neal, Arkansas
If you want a straight-line athlete who is fearless against the run with a big frame, then Julian Neal is going to be one of your favorite cornerback prospects.
Neal is a former wide receiver and basketball player, but made the switch to cornerback and broke some of the stereotypes about hoopers playing defense. He plays with his hair on fire against the run, using his frame and physicality to be a significant contributor in helping with run fits. On top of that, he’s a long strider with legitimate top-end play speed to stay over the top of defenders in deep zone responsibilities.
I wouldn’t trust Neal completely in man coverage, due to some slight concerns about his fluidity. However, with the way he plays the game and how he’s wired, he’d be a really fun addition to a quarters-based defense like the one Jonathan Gannon is likely bringing to Green Bay.
Devin Moore, Florida
If you want a zone-focused cornerback with good eyes, instincts, and a 6’3” frame, then Devin Moore is going to be your cup of tea.
Moore is one of these giant cornerbacks who knows how to utilize his length and occupy multiple throwing windows when sitting in Zone coverage. He uses his eyes to anticipate throws and break towards receivers, and the smooth speed to operate in deep Zone responsibilities.
There are still some other concerns with Moore, particularly with his aggressiveness as a tackler or in run support, where it looks like that effort waxes and wanes. He’s also not the stickiest corner in man coverage, as his height can be a disadvantage when trying to change direction.
Still, the size and instincts make him a really intriguing Zone cornerback that might be a nice fit for a team like the Packers.