The Unpacking Future Packers Countdown is a countdown of 100 prospects who the Green Bay Packers could select in the 2026 NFL draft.
The cornerback room inside 1265 Lombardi Avenue needs a makeover and the mini remodel got started with the addition of Benjamin St.
Juste.
The former Minnesota Golden Gophers prospect signed a two-year deal with the Packers in free agency and brings much-needed size to the Green Bay cornerback room.
That makeover will continue during the 2026 NFL Draft, where Brian Gutekunst could double-dip at the position.
A potential target on Day 3 is Devon Marshall.
The North Carolina State cornerback checks in at No.
40 in the Unpacking Future Packers Countdown.
A Boston native, Marshall started his collegiate career at Villanova.
During his two seasons with the Wildcats, Marshall recorded 13 pass deflections and 3.5 tackles for loss.
Marshall transferred to NC State for the 2024 campaign and recorded two interceptions and seven pass deflections.
This past season, Marshall recorded 50 tackles, two interceptions and 16 pass deflections.
#NCState DB Devon Marshall is one of the most disruptive corners in the class and one of the best overall players heading to the Shrine Bowl next week.Anticipatory skills breaking on underneath routes, can turn and run vertically, lots of ball production (4 INTs, 27 PBUs since… pic.twitter.com/84CSOS2mff
— Devin Jackson (@RealD_Jackson) January 15, 2026
"From a production standpoint, he was our most productive defensive back over the last two years," Brian Mitchell, the NC State cornerbacks coach, said.
"He is a model citizen and an excellent student.
You know what you are getting from Devon every day, and that's a pro mentality."
AT 5-10, 197 pounds with 30-inch arms, Marshall isn't the 'longest' of cornerbacks, but he's sticky and feisty.
He's so smooth in coverage and could be classified as a technician.
He has sudden footwork and easy change of direction ability to pattern match.
"He's physical," Mitchell said.
"He has the long speed and short-area quickness that's needed.
He also plays with a ton of confidence."
Marshall had very good ball production during his collegiate career, including leading the Atlantic Coast Conference in pass deflections this past season.
He's like a dog who always wants pets, pestering wide receivers at the catch point.
He has impressive awareness and shows good route recognition to break on the ball.
He'll make you pay for testing him.
"It comes down to his film study," Mitchell said.
"He has an incredible work ethic.
He loves the game and the process that comes with it."
Marshall is a competitor and the feistiness he plays with in coverage shows up in run support.
He's not afraid to stick his nose in on the action.
This past season he recorded 12 run stops and was tagged with three missed tackles.
"He's fearless in run support," Mitchell said.
"He plays bigger than his frame."
Marshall was a track and field athlete at Catholic Memorial High School and accounted for five punt and kickoff return touchdowns during his prep football career.
He only attempted one punt return during his college career, but it's something that could be dusted off at the next level.
Fit with the Packers
With his ball skills and combative nature, Marshall could be an ideal target for the Packers and would provide the position group with a much-needed playmaker.
It's a cornerback group that recorded just one interception.
Marshall's ability to get his hands on the ball would be a welcome addition.
Marshall was an NFL Scouting Combine snub and was a standout during Shrine Bowl practices.
It will be worth checking out he tests during NC State's Pro Day on March 24.
• #Toledo CB Avery Smith (5103, 195)
• #Oregon CB Jadon Canady (5102, 175)
• #NCState CB Devon Marshall (5103, 197)
Through two days of practice here at the @ShrineBowl.
These 3 CBs have really caught my eye.
Smith is so poised in press man.
Canady is a competitive nickel!
— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) January 24, 2026
Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine are both entering contract years.
As it stands right now, smart money would suggest both will sign elsewhere in free agency next offseason.
The Packers could target a player like Marshall on Day 3 of the upcoming draft with an eye on having him take on a more prominent rule in 2027, while providing quality depth for the upcoming season.
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