Packers select South Carolina CB Brandon Cisse at No. 52 overall

Green Bay adds boundary cornerback from Gamecocks.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Apr 251 min read

What happened: The Green Bay Packers chose cornerback Brandon Cisse from South Carolina with the 52nd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The selection bolsters their secondary with a player noted for boundary coverage. Draft coverage confirmed the pick on Night 1.

Why it matters: Cisse addresses depth needs in the Packers' defensive backfield for the upcoming 2026 season. His addition brings college production to a unit seeking youth and competition. Packers fans gain a prospect to watch in training camp.

By the numbers: {"draft_pick": 52, "round": 2, "team": "Green Bay Packers", "player": "Brandon Cisse", "position": "CB", "college": "South Carolina"}

What to watch: Monitor Packers' subsequent draft picks and Cisse's rookie minicamp performance.

Sources

@AdamSchefter 2026-04-25T00:33:22.386345+00:00
@RapSheet 2026-04-25T00:33:25.685202+00:00

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Packers select South Carolina CB Brandon Cisse at No. 52 overall

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