The Packers' Best Day 2 Options Still On the Board

Day 1 of the NFL Draft has come and gone, and with some cornerbacks slipping out of the first round, Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst might be excited about how things fell.

Outside of cornerback, there are also plenty of other options still available. Here are the best Day 2 options for Green Bay based on who's still available.

Jermod McCoy - CB / Tennessee

Thought to be a shoo-in as a first-round pick, recent medical reports that surfaced scared teams enough that nobody plucked up McCoy on Day 1. McCoy missed all of the 2025 season with a torn ACL suffered last January.

When reports surfaced just a couple of days before the draft that some believe McCoy will need another operation to repair a bone plug in his knee, it raised too much doubt. It's eerily similar to Michigan cornerback Will Johnson's situation last year. Johnson was thought to be a lock for a first-round pick before medical reports raised red flags. Johnson fell to the Arizona Cardinals at No. 47 overall.

McCoy was deemed to be one of the best cornerbacks in this class and ran a 4.37-second 40-yard dash at Tennessee's pro day in March. His 6'1” frame is something Green Bay prefers at the position. Would Gutekunst roll the dice and select McCoy if he's on the board at No. 52?

Avieon Terrell - CB / Clemson

Another cornerback who might be slightly undersized for Green Bay's liking at 5’11”, but what Terrell may lack in stature, he makes up for by packing a punch with his play on the field.

Terrell is great in zone and man coverage, and isn't afraid to play press man at the line of scrimmage. He's willing in the run game, which is a huge bonus for the Packers in a CB. Again, with the fall of some cornerbacks in Round 1, if that's the position Gutekunst wants to target, there will be some strong candidates available at pick No. 52.

A.J. Haulcy - S / LSU

Entering the draft, Haulcy was considered by some to be a sneaky first-round selection. His versatility in college was tremendous. He logged a ton of snaps at free safety, plenty in the slot, and he even contributed heavily on special teams.

The Packers had Haulcy in for a pre-draft visit, which raised some eyebrows because of where Haulcy was predicted to go in the draft and how the Packers stack up at safety. Is safety a pressing need for Gutekunst? No. Is Haulcy a Swiss Army knife prospect who can wear multiple hats, exactly the kind of player who might be too tempting to pass up? We'll find out.

Gennings Dunker - OL / Iowa

A tackle at Iowa, Dunker projects to slide inside to guard at the NFL based on his size. Still, the ability to juggle both positions is always a plus in the eyes of the Packers, and Dunker said at the Senior Bowl a few months ago that he's been repping at both positions.

Gutekunst said a week before the draft that he likes how the offensive line is taking shape. However, we know Green Bay is constantly funneling more resources into it to ensure the offensive line never becomes a weak link. Dunker would provide versatile depth as a rookie at minimum and projects to be a guy you plug into your line as a starter for the next decade when he's ready.

Lee Hunter - DT / Texas Tech

Ohio State defensive tackle Kayden McDonald was one of two prospects remaining in the green room when the curtains were pulled down after Round 1. The trickle-down effect of that entering Day 2 could see Hunter available when the Packers select at No. 52.

Hunter was really good against the run, boosting a stout Texas Tech defense in 2025 and earning him Second-Team All-American honors. His run-stuffing ability, coupled with his wide frame, could help a Green Bay defensive line looking for more even with Devonte Wyatt back and after the signing of Javon Hargrave.

Ted Hurst - WR / Georgia State

Let's fast forward to later on in Day 2 in Round 3, where Hurst could be a target. It was quite surprising to see Denzel Boston and Zachariah Branch make it out of the first round without hearing their name called. Boston in particular was projected in tons of mock drafts to be a first-rounder.

The domino effect this could have later on in Day 2 could be more wide receivers available later than expected. Green Bay used a top-30 visit on Hurst, whose blend of size (6'4”) and speed (4.42-second 40-yard dash) had to put him on the Packers’ radar. Romeo Doubs is in New England, and Dontayvion Wicks was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Green Bay still boasts a strong top three with Christian Watson, Matthew Golden, and Jayden Reed, but it's unknown at this point whether both Watson and Reed will be back following 2026 (they’re each on expiring deals). It isn't a huge need at the moment, but Hurst might be too good to pass up in the third round.