GB 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)
Role / Depth Chart
Special teams contributor and reserve outside linebacker; competing for potential starting reps.
Recent News
- 2026-04-30 — Green Bay Packers 2026 fourth-round pick: Edge rusher Dani Dennis-Sutton (Green Bay Packers 2026 fourth-round pick: Edge rusher Dani Dennis-Sutton)
- 2026-04-20 — 2026 NFL mock draft: Jordan Reid's predictions for 257 picks (2026 NFL mock draft: Jordan Reid's predictions for 257 picks)
- 2026-04-25 — Instant reaction to Packers trading up to pick kicker Trey Smack in draft (Instant reaction to Packers trading up to pick kicker Trey Smack in draft)
- 2026-04-16 — 2026 NFL draft: How all 32 teams can ace their picks, needs (2026 NFL draft: How all 32 teams can ace their picks, needs)
- 2026-04-24 — Six teams who traded first-round picks set sights on Day 2 of NFL draft (Six teams who traded first-round picks set sights on Day 2 of NFL draft)
- 2026-06-18 — 2026 NFL minicamp live updates: Last spring practices wrap up (2026 NFL minicamp live updates: Last spring practices wrap up)
- 2026-04-26 — Packers Depth Chart: Projecting a 53-man roster after the 2026 draft (Packers Depth Chart: Projecting a 53-man roster after the 2026 draft)
- 2026-04-23 — Aziz’s 2026 NFL Draft positional rankings (defense) (Aziz’s 2026 NFL Draft positional rankings (defense))
- 2026-04-16 — Most NFL-Ready Edge Rushers Who Should Be Available on Day 2 (Most NFL-Ready Edge Rushers Who Should Be Available on Day 2)
- 2026-04-24 — 2026 NFL Draft: The best remaining players ahead of Day 3 (2026 NFL Draft: The best remaining players ahead of Day 3)