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Packers May Have Found Their Next Nose Tackle With Chris McClellan
McClellan gives Green Bay a needed interior run stopper after six sacks and 8 tackles for loss in his breakout season, analysts said.
- On Friday, the Green Bay Packers traded up to select Missouri defensive tackle Chris McClellan with the 77th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, moving up from the 84th spot.
- Green Bay is transitioning to a 3-4 defensive scheme and entered the draft lacking a true nose tackle, identifying McClellan as critical to fill this major need.
- The 313-pound defender recorded six sacks and eight tackles for loss during his breakout 2025 campaign with Missouri; Director of Football Operations Milt Hendrickson cited his 'versatility' as key to the decision.
- Hendrickson stated the value 'matched what we were willing to give up,' while scouts indicated McClellan can develop into a consistent disruptor with improved hand usage and technique.
- The 22-year-old rookie aims to contribute immediately in Green Bay, stating he is willing to play 'anywhere across the line' to help the Packers prove their investment sound.
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Chris McClellan jumps into the third round as the third Tiger drafted
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football now has three names in the 2026 NFL rookie class. Defensive tackle Chris McClellan was selected by the Green Bay Packers with the 109th pick in the 2026 draft. The senior ended his 2025 campaign with the fifth most tackles on the team with 48, and the third most sacks with six. His best performance of the season came against Arkansas, where he recorded two sacks in the Boarder line rivalry. The Packers were i…
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