Let Me Tell You Something: Did the Packers Just Find Five Hidden Gems at Corner?

In this episode of the Packernet Podcast, host Big Sal dives into the Green Bay Packers' offseason strategy, highlighting a critical and intentional focus on the cornerback position. With only one cornerback, Benjamin St. Juiced, under contract for the 2027 season, the front office has taken proactive steps by scheduling five of their 23 top-30 draft visits specifically for cornerbacks—the highest concentration for any position. Sal argues this isn't coincidence but a necessary response to a glaring roster vulnerability. He breaks down each of the five cornerbacks visited: Charles Demings (FCS standout with elite athleticism), Malcolm DeWalk IV (with a junior college connection to Aaron Rodgers), Karan Prumty (HBCU journeyman with elite PFF grades), Will Lee III (a physical 'blanket' defender with elite combine numbers), and Diarco Perkins McAllister (a low-ranked prospect flown in for relationship-building). Sal emphasizes that these visits reflect a disciplined, forward-thinking approach by GM Brian Gutekunst and defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon, who are building a specific, physical cornerback profile tailored to the team's defensive scheme. The episode concludes with a heartfelt plug for Ryan and Cullen’s Packers draft guide, which has already helped fund a summer trip for the young analyst.