The Most Important Packers: No. 9 — DL Devonte Wyatt
This Forbes article, part of a series counting down the 30 most important Green Bay Packers for the 2026 season, profiles defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt at No. 9. The Packers, after a disappointing 9-8-1 season and a historic playoff collapse against the Chicago Bears, are looking for a rebound. Wyatt, a 2022 first-round pick, has shown flashes of elite pass-rush ability but has struggled with injuries and consistency. In 2025, he started 10 games before landing on injured reserve with a broken fibula and torn ankle ligament, finishing with 4 sacks and 16 pressures despite playing only 33.84% of snaps. His Pro Football Focus grade was low (52.9), with a strong pass-rush grade (71.4) but poor run-defense grade (38.7). The article highlights his physical gifts (4.77 40-yard dash) but questions his mental processing, citing a low Wonderlic score of 8. The Packers hope he can stay healthy and fulfill his potential in 2026.
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