Packers Draft Targets: The Pass Catchers You’re Sleeping On | Packers Weekly #141

In this deep-dive episode of Packers Talk Network's Packers Weekly Podcast, hosts Myles Tudyk and Tim Hamilton explore the 2026 NFL Draft through the lens of pass catchers, focusing on under-the-radar prospects the Packers could target in the mid-to-late rounds. They dismiss the notion that the Packers need a receiver immediately, noting their current roster has only two receivers signed beyond 2026, but emphasize the long-term need to rebuild depth. The hosts break down a range of receivers who fit the Packers' mold—athletic, versatile, and physically imposing—highlighting Bryce Lance (North Dakota State) for his elite speed and explosiveness, Malachi Fields (Alabama) for his size and contested catch ability, Elijah Surratt (Indiana) for his reliability and back-shoulder mastery, and Jeff Caldwell (Cincinnati) as a high-upside, Christian Watson-like athlete with untapped potential. They also discuss Ted Hurst, Skylar Bell, and other value picks, emphasizing that the Packers’ draft strategy favors developmental talent over immediate impact. The episode then shifts to tight ends, where they advocate for a 'bully' type—blockers with receiving upside—highlighting Sam Rausch (Stanford) and Eli Raritan as top fits. The hosts express excitement for day three of the draft, arguing it could be one of the most talent-rich in recent years, and reaffirm their belief that acquiring Micah Parsons was a better move than any first-round pick would have been.