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Dani Dennis-Sutton
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Dani Dennis-Sutton

Position DL
Team GB
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Dani Dennis-Sutton

NFL player. Position: DL. Team: Green Bay Packers.

Quick Facts

  • Position: Defensive Lineman (DL) / Outside Linebacker
  • Team: GB (Green Bay Packers)
  • College: Penn State
  • Draft: 2026 4th round

2026 Outlook

Penn State defensive lineman selected in fourth round by Packers. Led all FBS football with three blocked punts last year, could have biggest impact on special teams as a rookie. Also competing for outside linebacker reps early in season with Micah Parsels expected to miss start of season. Lukas Van Ness will claim one starting OLB spot; second spot up for grabs until Parsels returns. Barryn Sorrell and Brenton Cox Jr. expected to get first crack, but if Dennis-Sutton pops in training camp, outside shot at Week 1 start possible—though less likely than other draft picks (per How Many Packers 2026 Draft Picks Could Be Starting Week 1?).

Dennis-Sutton shares a Penn State alumni tie with Micah Parsels, creating continuity in the Packers' pass rush. Both bring veteran Penn State pedigree to Green Bay's edge-rush rotation, providing familiarity and possible chemistry benefits early in the season while Parsels recovers from ACL surgery (per Micah Parsons remaining cautious as injury recovery continues).

2026 OTAs & Minicamp: Dennis-Sutton has been one of the standout pass rushers during offseason practices, consistently flashing ability in non-padded drills despite their limited value for evaluating defensive linemen. His speed-power combo, active hands, and multiple pass rush moves (chops, swim, rip) give him the tools to potentially force his way into the rotation once pads come on in training camp and preseason. Athletic evaluators graded him as a 2nd-3rd rounder, making his 4th-round acquisition strong value. (per The door is wide open for this Packers rookie to make an immediate impact)

Week 2 snap increase: Dennis-Sutton played roughly 32% of defensive snaps in Week 1 against Minnesota. With Lukas Van Ness recovering from a concussion and limited in practice, Dennis-Sutton should see increased snaps in Week 2 against the Jets, especially if Van Ness is unavailable or operating at reduced capacity. He's currently fourth in the edge rotation behind Van Ness, Brenton Cox, and Barryn Sorrell. (per 3 Packers players who should see more snaps against the Jets in Week 2)

Pre-draft scouts ranked Dennis-Sutton as a mid-2nd round prospect (#11 EDGE) with elite length and athletic upside. Scouts highlighted his ability to flash dominant reps as a pass rusher while setting the edge consistently, with comparisons to Dorance Armstrong. Key concern was consistency and lack of bend around the edge, which may limit his ceiling in certain schemes. (per NFL Draft Position Rankings: Top 32 EDGE Rushers In the 2026 NFL Draft - Steel Curtain Network)

Role / Depth Chart

Special teams contributor and reserve outside linebacker; competing for potential starting reps.

Week 5 performance (Oct 13): Dennis-Sutton made his presence felt in Green Bay's dominant 31-7 win over Chicago, recording three pressures and a sack. He beat Bears left tackle Theo Benedet with an excellent inside move for his sack, demonstrating the pass-rush technique scouts questioned at draft time. The strong outing validates the fourth-round selection and suggests he should have come off the board earlier—Penn State's speed-power combo is translating efficiently to NFL snaps. As Van Ness and other edge rushers rotate in and out, Dennis-Sutton is earning increased snaps and proving his draft value (per 9 NFL Rookies Who Stole the Spotlight in Week 5 - Sports Illustrated).

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