GREEN BAY – Brian Gutekunst might be making another change at kicker.
The Green Bay Packers general manager packaged his two seventh-round picks to trade up to the final slot in the sixth round, where he drafted Florida kicker Trey Smack with the 216th overall pick. Green Bay acquired the pick from Seattle, who received the Nos. 236 and 255 overall selections in the seventh round.
Such an aggressive move to add a kicker in the draft is enough to put an incumbent starter on notice.
The Packers left seven points off the board in their 31-27 playoff loss at Chicago on three missed kicks from Brandon McManus. A year after McManus revived his career with a stellar 2024 season, the Packers' kicking situation was routinely dismal in 2025. The Packers lost games against Cleveland, Carolina and Philadelphia when a missed kick could have made the difference.
In the regular season, McManus finished 24 of 30 on field goals and 32 of 33 on extra points. His missed extra point was blocked in Dallas, which could have made the difference in what became a 40-40 tie. He missed both field goal attempts and an extra point in the wild-card game at the Bears. McManus also missed three games because of a quad injury on his kicking leg last season.
McManus has two years left on a three-year deal he signed before the start of last season. The Packers would keep $4.33 million in dead cap if they release him, saving only $945,097.
Smack consistently showed a big leg at Florida. He made 53 of 64 field goals (82.8%) in three seasons, including 10 of 13 from at least 50 yards. He also converted 100 of 101 extra points.
Chris McClellan of the Missouri Tigers reacts with teammates after a sack against LaNorris Sellers of the South Carolina Gamecocks at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025, in Columbia, Missouri.Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) celebrates his sack as Auburn Tigers take on Missouri Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Missouri Tigers lead Auburn Tigers 10-7 at halftime.Sep 6, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) prior to a game against the Kansas Jayhawks at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn ImagesJan 29, 2026; Mobile, AL, USA; American defensive tackle Chris Mcclellan (97) of Missouri of Boston College works in a drill during American Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn ImagesCOLUMBIA, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 20: LaNorris Sellers #16 of the South Carolina Gamecocks is sacked by Chris McClellan #7 of the Missouri Tigers during the second quarter at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jeff Le/Getty Images)Sep 20, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) is sacked by Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) and defensive end Damon Wilson II (8) during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn ImagesVirginia Cavaliers quarterback Chandler Morris (4) is sacked by Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Chris McClellan (7) during the third quarter of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at EverBank Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in Jacksonville. Fla. Virginia defeated the Missouri 13-7. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]Jan 28, 2026; Mobile, AL, USA; American Team defensive tackle Chris McClellan (97) of Missouri works against American Team offensive lineman Ethan Onianwa (60) of Ohio State during American Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn ImagesOct 19, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Auburn Tigers tight end Rivaldo Fairweather (13) is tackled by Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn ImagesMissouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) sacks Auburn Tigers quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) as Auburn Tigers take on Missouri Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Missouri Tigers lead Auburn Tigers 10-7 at halftime.Sep 20, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) celebrates against the South Carolina Gamecocks after a sack during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images1 / 11Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlightsChris McClellan of the Missouri Tigers reacts with teammates after a sack against LaNorris Sellers of the South Carolina Gamecocks at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025, in Columbia, Missouri.1 / 11Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlightsChris McClellan of the Missouri Tigers reacts with teammates after a sack against LaNorris Sellers of the South Carolina Gamecocks at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025, in Columbia, Missouri.2 / 11Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlightsMissouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) celebrates his sack as Auburn Tigers take on Missouri Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Missouri Tigers lead Auburn Tigers 10-7 at halftime.3 / 11Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlightsSep 6, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) prior to a game against the Kansas Jayhawks at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images4 / 11Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlightsJan 29, 2026; Mobile, AL, USA; American defensive tackle Chris Mcclellan (97) of Missouri of Boston College works in a drill during American Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images5 / 11Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlightsCOLUMBIA, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 20: LaNorris Sellers #16 of the South Carolina Gamecocks is sacked by Chris McClellan #7 of the Missouri Tigers during the second quarter at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jeff Le/Getty Images)6 / 11Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlightsSep 20, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) is sacked by Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) and defensive end Damon Wilson II (8) during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images7 / 11Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlightsVirginia Cavaliers quarterback Chandler Morris (4) is sacked by Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Chris McClellan (7) during the third quarter of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at EverBank Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in Jacksonville. Fla. Virginia defeated the Missouri 13-7. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]8 / 11Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlightsJan 28, 2026; Mobile, AL, USA; American Team defensive tackle Chris McClellan (97) of Missouri works against American Team offensive lineman Ethan Onianwa (60) of Ohio State during American Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images9 / 11Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlightsOct 19, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Auburn Tigers tight end Rivaldo Fairweather (13) is tackled by Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images10 / 11Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlightsMissouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) sacks Auburn Tigers quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) as Auburn Tigers take on Missouri Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Missouri Tigers lead Auburn Tigers 10-7 at halftime.11 / 11Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlightsSep 20, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) celebrates against the South Carolina Gamecocks after a sack during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn ImagesThis article originally appeared on Packers News: Packers trade up into sixth round for Florida kicker Trey Smack