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Packers Cornerback Brandon Cisse Wins NFL Award

Yes, read that title again. The Packers cornerback Brandon Cisse, a rookie picked out of the second round in the 2026 NFL Draft, was just given an award by the NFL for the month of October. The rookie was awarded…

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 2:00 PM
Packers Cornerback Brandon Cisse Wins NFL Award
Key Things to Know
  • Packers rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month for October.
  • Cisse recorded 21 tackles, seven passes defended, one sack, and one interception throughout the month.
  • He became the third Packers cornerback in franchise history to claim the defensive rookie award.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Green Bay Packers rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month for October. Selected 52nd overall in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft out of South Carolina, Cisse has quickly thrived under defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon's system.

During October, Cisse recorded 21 tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack, one interception, and a rookie-leading seven passes defended. He joins Casey Hayward and Damarious Randall as the only Green Bay cornerbacks to ever win the honor.

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