📈 STOCK SOARING: 8 NFL Draft Prospects the Packers MUST Watch! 📈

2026 NFL Draft news Green Bay Packers: East-West Shrine Bowl risers Mason Reiger and Cole Wisniewski, latest Packers draft targets, offensive line prospects like Ar'maj Reed-Adams, and Packers news.

Packer Nation, the draft season is heating up in Frisco, Texas! As of Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the 101st East-West Shrine Bowl has officially concluded, and several prospects have seen their draft stock explode. With the Green Bay Packers currently operating without a first-round pick due to the Micah Parsons trade, Brian Gutekunst and his scouting staff were out in full force this week searching for Day 2 and Day 3 gems. The mission is clear: find the versatile "Packer-type" athletes who can fill the holes left by the potential departures of Elgton Jenkins and Rasheed Walker.

In this video, we break down the "Shrine Bowl 8"—eight specific players whose performances this week have put them squarely on the Packers' radar. We start with the defensive MVP of the week, Wisconsin EDGE Mason Reiger. At 6'4", 245 lbs, Reiger logged two massive sacks in the game and proved he has the "motor" that Matt LaFleur loves. We dive into the secondary with Texas Tech safety Cole Wisniewski, a 6'4" ball-hawk who scouts believe could be the highest-drafted safety in this class after a dominant practice week. On the offensive side, we analyze the "Mauler" from Texas A&M, Ar'maj Reed-Adams, whose versatility to play both Guard and Tackle makes him the perfect insurance policy for the Packers' shifting O-line. We also highlight Iowa's Kaden Wetjen, the standout receiver/returner who could solve Green Bay's special teams woes overnight. From Cade Klubnik’s redemptive week to the physical dominance of Anez Cooper, we have the full scouting reports and how they fit into the 2026 blueprint!

🕒 VIDEO CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Shrine Bowl Recap: Why these 8 names matter for Green Bay 2:15 - Mason Reiger (Wisconsin): The local kid with elite pass-rush bend 5:40 - Cole Wisniewski (Texas Tech): The 6'4" Safety the Packers need 8:55 - Ar'maj Reed-Adams (Texas A&M): Versatility is the name of the game 12:10 - Cade Klubnik (Clemson): Did he do enough to be Love's backup? 15:30 - Kaden Wetjen (Iowa): The Special Teams "X-Factor" 18:45 - Anez Cooper (Miami): The massive Guard to replace Elgton Jenkins 21:20 - Final Rankings: Who should Gutey target at Pick #52?

🏈 Packers Shrine Bowl Target List (Jan 28, 2026):

Mason Reiger (EDGE, Wisconsin): DECLARED. Logged 2 sacks and a strip-sack in the Shrine Bowl Game.

Cole Wisniewski (S, Texas Tech): DECLARED. 6'4", 220 lbs. All-Practice Team selection. 8 INTs in 2025.

Ar'maj Reed-Adams (OG/OT, Texas A&M): DECLARED. 6'5", 317 lbs. 37 career starts at Guard and Tackle.

Cade Klubnik (QB, Clemson): DECLARED. Voted East Team All-Practice Team. Mobile dual-threat.

Kaden Wetjen (WR/KR, Iowa): DECLARED. Burner speed. Standout in 1-on-1 drills all week.

Anez Cooper (OG, Miami): DECLARED. Massive 350lb frame. Dominant in the run game.

Dean Connors (RB, Houston): DECLARED. Leading receiver among RBs in CFB. High-IQ 3rd down back.

Mason Reiger (EDGE): Has remained durable throughout his career at Wisconsin, though he did suffer a minor shoulder stinger during the final quarter of the Shrine Bowl (expected to be fine for the Combine).

Cade Klubnik (QB): Missed one game in 2025 due to a mild ankle sprain, but showed full mobility during the practice week in Frisco.

💬 PACKER NATION: THE DRAFT POLL

Which Shrine Bowl riser are you most excited about: Mason Reiger or Cole Wisniewski?

Should the Packers use their 2nd-round pick on an Offensive Lineman or a Cornerback?

Does Cade Klubnik make sense as a developmental backup for Jordan Love?

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