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Packers head coach Matt LaFleur.
The Green Bay Packers have a pre-draft visit on the books with a top nose tackle prospect who could fill the starter-sized void that Kenny Clark left behind.
According to NFL insider Aaron Wilson, the Packers have an official top 30 visit scheduled with standout Georgia defensive tackle Christen Miller ahead of the 2026 NFL draft, which will kick off its opening round at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 23.
Miller — a 6-foot-4, 321-pound interior defensive lineman — tallied 64 total tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss and four sacks over his past three seasons for the Bulldogs, making use of his power and quick get-off to disrupt rushing lanes and overwhelm his competition. He has also drawn pro comparisons to Clark, a former first-round pick for the Packers.
The Packers struggled to replace Clark’s production for their defensive line during the 2025 season after trading him and two first-round picks to the Dallas Cowboys for All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons. While Devonte Wyatt is an interior star, he started in just 10 games for them in 2025 before suffering season-ending ankle and leg injuries.
If Miller is a player whom the Packers want to add to the interior of their defensive line, though, they may not have the luxury of waiting until their first pick at No. 52 overall.
Packers Might Need to Trade Up for Christen Miller
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Miller is an enticing prospect for the Packers, even after they signed two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Javon Hargrave to a two-year contract in the first wave of free agency.
Is he enticing enough to persuade the Packers to trade up for him, though?
Miller is not a flawless prospect, but his combination of strength and quickness, along with his effectiveness against the run, could make him a hot commodity among teams looking to improve their defensive interiors. The collarbone injury to Florida’s Caleb Banks — another top defensive tackle prospect — could also push him up draft boards.
“He’s solid and tough, and that’s a valuable position, so he probably goes earlier than you think,” an NFC regional scout told NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein for his draft profile.
Even if Miller falls into the second round, the Packers would still most likely need to move higher up in the order to have a shot at landing him. The price, however, might be too rich for the Packers to pay with other priority needs — such as cornerback — and two clear starters in Hargrave and Wyatt, who will play 2026 on his fifth-year option.
Will Packers Make Replacing Kenny Clark a Priority?
The Packers could use more interior defensive line depth to ensure their unit does not fall apart with one injury in 2026, but will they make finding a true replacement for Clark — a three-time Pro Bowler — their top priority in the draft amid other needs?
There is a solid case to be made for the Packers using their No. 52 overall pick on a defensive tackle. Depth will be important for the position in 2026, not only because of the injuries that hurt them in 2025 but also because of Gannon’s new defense, which will expectedly use more 3-4 defensive fronts and require more adaptable personnel.
Additionally, the long-term plans for the Packers’ defensive interior are not crystallized. They have Hargrave under contract for the next two seasons, but he is already 33 and could be on his way out next offseason if he does not perform to expectations. Wyatt is also entering a contract year and will likely need a high-priced extension to stay put.
From a roster-building perspective, a Day 2 draft investment would make a lot of sense.
That said, the Packers might feel that it is a problem for another day with bigger depth issues to address at the cornerback and edge rusher positions. They did not make the same level of free-agent investment in those positions as they did with Hargrave at defensive tackle. Given the struggles in 2025, the cornerbacks could steal their focus.