Brian Gutekunst, Green Bay Packers
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General manager Brian Gutekunst of the Green Bay Packers speaks to the media during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 25, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
The Green Bay Packers have had a very busy NFL offseason, although most of the business has been due to players leaving the team in free agency.
So far, the Packers have lost a good amount of key players from the 2025 roster. Those players include quarterback Malik Wills, pass rusher Rashan Gary, linebacker Quay Walker, center Elgton Jenkins, offensive tackle Rasheed Walker, and wide receiver Romeo Doubs.
Green Bay also decided to part ways with cornerback Nate Hobbs, who was signed in free agency last offseason.
Brian Gutekunst has brought in players like defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, cornerback Benjamin St-Juste, return man Skyy Moore, and linebacker Zaire Franklin.
With all of the roster movement, there are still some glaring holes the Packers need to address. One of those issues comes at the cornerback position, which was a clear problem last season.
Green Bay Packers Land New Cornerback Prediction
Simply replacing Hobbs with St-Juste isn’t going to fix the problem. Keeping that in mind, a new prediction has been made that would see Green Bay land a new cornerback.
ESPN’s Matt Miller has released a new seven-round mock draft on March 30. He has the Packers addressing the cornerback position with their first pick at No. 52 overall in the second round.
His prediction would see Green Bay select Arizona State standout cornerback Keith Abney II.
“Abney is one of the best pure coverage players in the class and would be an immediate starter as a nickel or slot cornerback in Green Bay,” Miller wrote. “He’s tough and feisty in coverage at the line of scrimmage and fights through traffic.”
What Would Keith Abney II Bring to the Packers’ Defense?
During the 2025 college football season with the Sun Devils, Abney racked up 44 total tackles to go along with a sack, two forced fumbles, two interceptions, and 12 defended passes. Back in 2024, he totaled 52 tackles, three interceptions, and nine defended passes.
Abney has the skill-set to be an immediate impact player on an NFL defense. His coverage and playmaking skills would be a welcome addition to Jonathan Gannon’s defense.
Whether or not Abney will be available at pick No. 52 is anyone’s guess. There are other cornerbacks that Green Bay could pursue if Abney is off the board.
That being said, this would be a prediction that should excite fans if it comes true. Abney would be an excellent addition to the Packers’ defense and would help fix a problem that could cause major issues for Green Bay throughout the 2026 season.
Expect to see the Packers address the cornerback room in the NFL Draft. Whether it’s Abney or another prospect or two, it would be surprising to see Gutekunst ignore the problem.