WORLD THEORY: What do the Packers look for in a premium defensive tackle and who fits in 2026 class?

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🗓️ 20 February 2026

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Brian Gutekunst has a reputation for being obsessed with athletic measurables and drafting size/speed darlings. But at defensive tackle, going back to Ted Thompson, that has NOT been the case. We look at who fits the bill in this class, plus the reported candidates for the vacant special teams opening, and why Bears fans can never say a word about stock sales again.

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0:00.0	The Packers need some help up front defensively, so with the Combine next week,
0:04.7	just pick the biggest, fastest dude, right?
0:07.7	Not so fast.
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1:11.7	We have special teams candidates, at least reported candidates, to talk about.
1:17.9	We have a Bears move to Indiana that I want to talk about.
1:23.4	But I'm going to relate it to the Packers in a very important way that I think you'll appreciate.
1:29.7	Let's start with this defensive line question because defensive tackle has been on everyone's
1:36.8	mind.
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