Green Bay Packers fans have a clear favorite when it comes to the 2026 roster: safety.
In an offseason poll from The Feed, fans were asked to assign letter grades to each position group heading into training camp. Once the votes were tallied, those grades were turned into a “GPA” ranking, and safety finished on top at 3.89. The explanation from the top comment was brief: “Short and to the point.”
Quarterback came next at 3.26, and the optimism there was easy to spot. One fan, TITLETOWN1TOLOVE, pointed to the Packers’ franchise quarterback, a “quality experienced backup,” and two young players fighting for a practice squad spot and future development. The only real hesitation in the write-up centered on the long-term answer behind Jordan Love, with 37-year-old Tyrod Taylor serving as the backup.
Receiver landed at 2.97, with one fan, SpeckledFluffyFox, giving a blunt assessment: “If they need to rely on any of these guys, it means Kraft is broken for good.” The overall view was more measured than that comment suggested.
The top three receivers drew support, and there’s an expectation that Christian Watson and Matthew Golden will take another step forward. The concern is what comes after that trio.
Tight end checked in at 2.92, and Tucker Kraft was the main reason the group landed where it did. As one fan, adeltoro24, put it, “Kraft is really pulling the rest of the boys up here.
As Davante used to say, Kraft is a top 2 TE and he’s not #2. No one else on this list is exciting in any specific aspect or that well rounded.”
That position looks even thinner now, too, with Luke Musgrave dealing with a neck injury that has kept him out of practice for the first week of camp.
Linebacker came in at 2.82, while edge defender was right behind at 2.66. One voter on the edge group, Lovetoski, called it “Too many unknowns to rate as anything other than incomplete at this point.
I’ll let you know in October.” That fits the shape of the room, which is young and includes Lukas Van Ness, Barryn Sorrell, Brenton Cox Jr., Dani Dennis-Sutton, and Collin Oliver likely on track for the 53-man roster before Micah Parsons returns from the PUP list at some point in 2026.
Running back was next at 2.39. PackofBrews88 gave the group a D and said, “I’ve never liked Jacobs.”
The fan also pointed to Josh Jacobs’ recent production, noting that over the last three years - one with the Raiders and two with the Packers - he has five games over 100 rushing yards and 12 under 50. The comment ended with a team challenge: “Now go rush for 4,000 yards as a team this year :)” There’s also interest in blocking back Chris Brooks and in seeing MarShawn Lloyd contribute this regular season.
Specialists ranked at 2.23. Bearmeat summed up the uncertainty this way: “The only sensible answer IMO is “incomplete.”
Rookie kickers usually struggle. But Trey hasn’t had that chance yet.
And the punter is awesome.” The punter remains the bright spot in the unit, while the kicker and long snapper spots are less settled, especially with Matt Orzech dealing with a calf injury and the team bringing in a veteran while he’s out.
Defensive line finished at 2.20. AJax8 argued the unit “has a chance to be much better than most people seem to think,” though that view hinges on Javon Hargrave.
The concern around the Packers’ own outlook is less about Hargrave’s short-term injury, which has him on the PUP list, and more about who will line up next to Hargrave and Devonte Wyatt in base looks. Without them in team drills, that job has been tough to sort out.
Offensive line came in at 2.07. TITLETOWN1TOLOVE called it “an average line right now,” while also stressing the need for health, chemistry and improvement by January.
The fan said the team has young talent and that the coaches need to get the best out of it. The Packers’ view from camp is a little less generous: the line looks below average based on last season, though moving Jordan Morgan to left tackle, Sean Rhyan to center and Anthony Belton to right guard should help the run game.
The biggest question is whether the guards can be more consistent, especially in pass protection.
Cornerback brought up the rear at 1.65. Coldworld said, “I gave it a C.
Then again, I’m pretty optimistic that Cisse can help early, at least sufficiently to help make us at least decent. Marlon Jones turned up again in camp today with a pick 6 (Neyor was probably the offensive standout).
If Jones from nowhere and Jackson can help too then we might even be better. One can hope.
As it stands though, we are a C. Just okay, with or without Nixon.”
For Packers fans, safety looks like the strength, while cornerback sits at the bottom of the pile. In between, there’s a lot of confidence in a few stars, plenty of questions about depth, and a handful of groups that still feel like they’re waiting for training camp to tell the real story.
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