Packers Eyeing Hubbard for Edge Rusher Role

0:00It's April 2nd. This is NFL News today, AI-powered stories from around the league. I'm Cory with the story. The Green Bay Packers are eyeing Northwestern Edge Russia Aiden Hubbard as a Prime Day 3 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. He's sitting at number 26 on the unpacking future Packers countdown, a list of top 100 prospects. At 6 foot 4 and 260 pounds, Hubbard brings an NFL ready frame with a quick first step in serious bend around the edge. General manager Brian Gutacunst loves snagging edge rushers late in drafts. He's grabbed 6 since 2018, including 4 on day 3. But lately they've lost some depth, trading with Sean Gary to Dallas for 2027 fourth rounder and watching Kingsley and Agbary bolt to the Jets. Scouts rave about Hubbard's non-stop motor and smarts in his rush plan. He's powered up double digit tackles for loss and sacks over his last couple seasons, while a strong run defense with long strides to chase plays down.

1:01That relentless energy helps him fight through doubles and set the edge. Right now the Packers' Edge Room looks thin, especially with Micah Parsons sideline early from a knee injury suffered against Denver. They're rolling with guys like Lucas Van Ness and Brinson Cox Jr. until he heals, but they need another disruptor. Hubbard mirrors the build and testing of past Gutacunst, picks like Inad Bare, making him a seamless fit as a high effort rotational guy who could grow. And to more.