Meet Your Green Bay Packers 2025 Draft Picks
A brand new crop of rookies is heading to Titletown!
By TimBackes
The 2025 Green Bay Packers draft classes addressed several key areas of need, yet despite this, it featured some surprises. There is the headliner, of course: for the first time since 2002 (as Mark Murphy was eager to point out to the hometown fans), the Packers drafted a wide receiver with their first round pick.
But it wasn’t until the seventh round that the Packers took a player from what is arguably their other biggest position of need: cornerback. It is a bit surprising that, given the uncertainty surrounding Jaire Alexander, the Packers did not end up prioritizing the position with their picks. Certainly there are a variety of factors here; the way the board fell, the injuries to some of the higher end possibilities, the general lack of depth in the pool. But still, corner was already a big question mark at the end of the season, and the Packers at this point have not really taken any steps to address the position.
Overall, though, it’s hard not to be excited about this draft. Matthew Golden and Savion Williams are a pair of really exciting prospects for the offense, and the Packers threw in a couple very different players into the pass rush while getting a bit of a steal on the interior defensive line. It’ll be a long time before we know anything for sure, but I feel pretty satisfied with the players that are coming to Titletown.
For the first time all together, here are the 2025 Green Bay Packers draft picks!
Round 1
#23 Overall: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
I predicted Will Johnson here, especially after Derrick Harmon fell off the board, but mostly because I never actually expected the Packers to take a WR in the first round. And you could tell Mark Murphy was having fun with it when he hammed it up for the audience!
Golden has the “speed” label, but it does him a bit of a disservice. He’s got a very versatile route tree, has good hands, and has succeeded against high-level competition in bright-lights moments. There are never any guarantees in the draft, but consensus had Golden as being picked somewhere in the middle of the first round, and the Packers have received a lot of praise for the pick. The cynic in me wonders if this is a pick the Packers would have made if they weren’t hosting the draft, but on the other hand, the Packers desperately needed another playmaker in the wide receiver corps after the group took a couple steps back last year, and it’s hard not to love the skillset Golden has to offer.
Round 2
#54 Overall: Anthony Belton, OT, NC State
Just an absolutely massive human. I wasn’t expecting the Packers to go offensive line here, thinking DL and CB were the bigger priorities, but you can never complain about an offensive line selection, especially when the Packers draft the position group better than maybe anyone else in the NFL.
He quickly becomes the Packers’ largest offensive lineman and won’t need to be relied on for starting snaps immediately, but his combination of size, surprising quickness, and talent with his hands makes him a player who will almost certainly be starting sooner than later. I would have to imagine the long-term plan would be for him to succeed Rasheed Walker while Jordan Morgan plays guard, but as for right now, Belton’s a big, bad presence who will surprise defenders with how quickly he springs out of his stance to block.
Round 3
#87 Overall: Savion Williams, WR, TCU
According to Brian Gutekunst, the Packers didn’t expect to take wide receivers twice this early in the draft, but Williams was simply too intriguing a prospect to pass up. This is much more of your typical Matt LaFleur/Gutekunst type of WR prospect in that he is taller, has a wide-ranging skillset (he can be used all over the field and in the backfield) and is a good blocker. While he’s got some learning to do to adjust to the NFL game, this is the kind of player that LaFleur can have a whole lot of fun with. And I think it’s also fair to expect Williams to be a consideration in the return game as well.
Clearly, the rest of the Packers’ wide receiver room is now on notice. Last year wasn’t good enough, and there’s some really exciting new young talent coming into the picture.
Round 4
#124 Overall: Barryn Sorrell, Edge, Texas
The second Longhorn of the draft for Gutekunst, this time the Packers finally hit the defensive side of the ball and add some much-needed competition to the pass rush, which was anemic for much of the year. Sorrell plays both up and down in his stance. His measurables don’t flash, but he was a consistent and productive player in college. His final season saw him record six sacks and 44 tackles as he played multiple different positions/roles for the Longhorns. He’s been frequently described as a “high motor” player who fights through the whistle consistently.
This is a good value pick; Sorrell was a strong leader, was respected by scouts, coaches, and players, and had consistent production as a long-term starter. Though he may be a mid-round selection, this is a player who is ready to come in and contribute.
Round 5
#159 Overall: Collin Oliver, Edge Rusher, Oklahoma St.
Oliver is on the smaller side for an Edge rusher, which makes one wonder if the Packers see him as more of an off ball linebacker who can come in on the blitz. He’s quick and generally is at his best when allowed to be a speed rusher, and will probably be a special teams regular. What’s nice about Oliver is that his skillset is a little different than a lot of the other guys in the pass rush rotation, who tend to rely on power moves, so there is certainly a niche for him to step in and fill.
Round 6
#198 Overall: Warren Brinson, DT, Georgia
Gutekunst does love his Bulldog defenders. The Packers have been in desperate need of help along interior of the defensive line, and many expected them to hit that position earlier in the draft. They ended up not tacking a DT until the sixth round with Brinson, who is basically your classic behemoth in the middle. At 6-5, 315, this is a large, large man who is surprisingly athletic (9.10 RAS). Scouting reports indicate he’s not the kind of guy to push back double teams (if he was, he’d be taken in a higher round), but that he’s good at pushing through gaps to help collapse the pocket or to make life difficult in the run game. Figures to be a rotational piece along the defensive front and hopefully help plug some of the holes that have been forming there.
Round 7
#237 Overall: Micah Robinson, CB, Tulane
Robinson is fast and scrappy, but a little undersized, and playing for Tulane, he did not have much opportunity to take on big-time college competition. What’s interesting is that scouting reports tend to make particular note of his run defense. Though he only played one year at the FBS level, he did enough to get the attention of scouts, allowing just a 52.8 passer rating to opposing quarterbacks.
There’s not a whole lot to go off yet with Robinson, other than that he’s a guy who worked his way up from the FCS level at Furman and continued earning more and more opportunities. It speaks to his work ethic. He’ll need a lot of continued development at the NFL level, but certainly the talent is there, and he seems to be worth the 7th round flyer.
#250 Overall: John Williams, G, Cincinnati
Strike up the Imperial March, because John Williams has arrived in Green Bay. He started every game over his junior and senior year at Cincinnati at the left tackle position, but was widely expected by scouts and analysts to switch to guard at the pro level, and that seems to be the case here. Solid pass blocker, but relatively untested against high-level power rushers that you find all over the NFL. Big with large hands and tends to strike first, but has a lot of the weaknesses you’d expect out of a seventh-round pick at the position.
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Comments (90)
SicSemperTyrannis
April 26, 2025 at 07:04 pm
Great write up, Tim!
Amazing you could compile this so quickly; this is the sort of stuff I come to CHTV for :)
Wishing you and yours a successful end to the school year ...
murf7777
April 27, 2025 at 06:45 am
2nd that….you thoughts mirrored mine for the day 1 and 2 picks.
For me, I’m so intrigued by how they are going to use Williams in this offense.
My biggest take away from this off season is that the Packers are ready to play Smash Mouth Football!
Watch out North, our Packers are ready to take it back. GPG
NickPerry
April 27, 2025 at 09:01 am
"For me, I’m so intrigued by how they are going to use Williams in this offense."
Me too!!! Watching the tape on this guy, it seems you just have to get the ball in his hands and let/watch him go.
stockholder
April 26, 2025 at 07:26 pm
Wow- if you don't think about it
I’m certain there are a few gems here.
Hopefully we got Lucky.
PeteK
April 26, 2025 at 07:40 pm
I also thought CB and DT would be drafted earlier. This might show that Alexander was shown the door, but nobody came calling which might have brought him down to earth. If we can get an average Alexander year out of him it will bode very well for the defense.
Major Snafu
April 26, 2025 at 10:43 pm
Who wants a guy who misses more games then he plays and has hardly no interceptions or solo tackles. He is terrible
barutanseijin
April 27, 2025 at 10:07 am
Have you thought about spending more time with your extensive porn collection? You might get more out of that than by kidding yourself about “living rent-free” in people’s heads.
dblbogey
April 27, 2025 at 12:09 am
You want to pay $25 million to a guy who has missed 32 of the last 64 games and is a head case?
stockholder
April 27, 2025 at 07:04 am
I didn't.
The DTs were good. Not Great.
How long has it taken Wyatt to fit?
The Dbs were stiff, light, Slow + injuries.
Breaking it down -
We didn't need a Bench warmer.
Alexander's problem is Alexander.
Gute stuck with Bahk.
So for 1 more year, Why not?
And they still could franchise him.
Major Snafu
April 26, 2025 at 07:52 pm
Thanks, great assessment. They got some help but still lack quality players. To me they have zero stars on either side the ball. 8- 9 team.
Doofapotamus
April 26, 2025 at 08:19 pm
So, Josh Jacobs, Zach Tom, Matthew Golden (ideally), Xavier McKinney and Edgerrin Cooper aren't a part of the team anymore, huh?
dobber
April 26, 2025 at 08:31 pm
Comparison of pick position vs. Consensus Projection Big Board (nflmockdraftdatabase.com/big-boards/2025/consensus-big-board-2025?pos=WR)
Round 1 (23) Matthew Golden, #18
Round 2 (54) Anthony Belton, #97
Round 3 (87) Savion Williams, #96
Round 4 (124) Barryn Sorrell, #143
Round 5 (159) Collin Oliver, #208
Round 6 (198) Warren Brinson, #254
Round 7 (237) Micah Robinson, unranked
Round 7 (250) John Williams, #279 (as an OT)
Bitternotsour
April 26, 2025 at 10:32 pm
for comparison's sake, where was Shedeur on those lists...
dobber
April 27, 2025 at 01:01 pm
Something like 15.
Major Snafu
April 26, 2025 at 10:41 pm
Thanks that pretty bad decision making. It also says better people at all those positions except Golden could have been better.
Heres the deal and it screws us all the time, Gutt is hell bent for guys who can and did play more then one position. Thus he would pass other guys who may be better waiting for that guy he can put in two spots.
I gave the draft c-. there are a lot of what ifs in this bunch
dobber
April 27, 2025 at 06:28 am
Vikings draft...
Round 1 (24) Donovan Jackson, 39
Round 3 (102) Tai Felton, 113
Round 5 (139) Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, 172
Round 6 (201) Kobe King, 173
Round 6 (202) Gavin Bartholomew, 303
Oppy
April 27, 2025 at 11:47 am
Yes, dobber, yes.
Feed the troll..
Feed the troll poison!
murf7777
April 27, 2025 at 07:09 am
“Gutt is hell bent for guys who can and did play more then one position. “
I assume the main culprit your describing is Williams in the 3rd round…Not sure who else you could be talking about……Anyways, he is compared to Patterson and Deebo, more so Patterson. All Patterson did is something like 5-6 pro bowls and 1-2 All Pro’s. Deebo has one pro-bowl. Damn I’d hate that from a 3rd round pick.
Of course, with each of our opinions, we can think of a better guy or position at most every pick. But, most, if not all of us don’t have the experience, meetings with prospects, or spend near the time analyzing film of players so we must trust the process of our GM and scouts.
NickPerry
April 27, 2025 at 09:05 am
Just UGH!!!
Major Payne
IMA Payne
Or whoever the hell you are!
Oppy
April 27, 2025 at 11:47 am
Don't forget Fubared
LLCHESTY
April 27, 2025 at 12:17 pm
I think they're two different Vikings fans. One has a Sticky like problem with Grammer and the other not as much.
dobber
April 27, 2025 at 03:58 pm
When Payne reappeared I clicked his name and he'd just changed from fubared and his profile hadn't updated.
LLCHESTY
April 27, 2025 at 10:22 pm
Hunh. He's both on ACME then. How lame is that? Needing two names to try and spread BS! Might want to think about finding a new hobby.
Oppy
April 27, 2025 at 10:20 pm
Yeah, Payne is fubared. 100% guaranteed. As dobber mentioned- I happened to be logged in as he changed his profile name, saw posts that were posted as Fubared change over to Major Payne.
LLCHESTY
April 27, 2025 at 10:23 pm
That's very cringe.
dblbogey
April 27, 2025 at 12:10 am
Which means nothing.
dobber
April 27, 2025 at 06:02 am
I just do the comparison every year to see where guys fall relative to draftnik projections. If anything it's intended to show exactly what you say.
murf7777
April 27, 2025 at 07:13 am
Dobber, interesting data….I’d bet if you did that with every team you would find multiple picks that were perceived to be over valued. Those who criticize most every draft or pick of Gutey don’t realize that.
Bitternotsour
April 27, 2025 at 09:04 am
fair enough. if anything it goes to show how out of touch amateurs who watch tape are compared with actual professional personnel dept's.
there is no such thing as a reach. there are fliers taken later in the draft, someone who has been injured or played against lesser competition, but guys get drafted where they belong.
there are hits and misses in the process, but no one is "over drafted"
dobber
April 27, 2025 at 09:46 am
A lot of the draftniks don't even watch tape or evaluate players. They just compile the opinions of others.
LLCHESTY
April 27, 2025 at 12:24 pm
It does though. Someone looked at players picked 20 spots or more before consensus or after consensus and found that the reaches weren't as successful as the fallers. So if you're constantly reaching above consensus in the long run you're probably going to have a success rate below average and teams that grab fallers above average. The Ravens are patient and draft fallers a lot. Gutey usually ends up with one or two of each but didn't this year.
The draft is a crapshoot, going against the odds won't improve your success rate in the long run.
murf7777
April 27, 2025 at 03:26 pm
I'd like to see the study. Let's look at your team(Ravents) who you state are patient and draft fallers.....To judge how a team really does in drafting I think what really is telling or matters the most is winning. Over 30 years GB who many feel reaches too much, is 2nd with 307 wins vs Ravens at 9th with 268.
Composite is the 2nd number
27 Starks - 23
59 Green - 17.........Allegations of sexual assault...big no no for GB
91 Jones - 94
129 - Buchanen - 167
141 - Vinson - 174
I only did 4 rounds as the later ones have less value. As you can see, Baltimore was about right in rounds 1 & 3, but in round 4 they reached quite a bit. So, maybe they don't take a lot of players who are falling in the draft. But, when they do like in Greens case it is because there was something about the person that made other teams stay away.
I doubt you would want them to take such risks.
GregC
April 27, 2025 at 04:27 pm
Does this mean all GMs would be better off simply choosing players by looking at mock drafts and going with the consensus? No need to scout players for the draft or assemble a big board or any of that? Hard to believe.
LLCHESTY
April 27, 2025 at 10:33 pm
No, and the consensus boards don't always catch the risers and fallers in the last week. But they know which guys have contacts with the teams and should probably be aware of where others think players will go. The other point to it is not falling for a player so much it blinds you to other avenues you can take. Chuck Noll said never fall in love with a player until after you've drafted him. I'm sure Belton wasn't the last T left on their board.
murf7777
April 27, 2025 at 06:55 am
Let’s hope Gutey and Co. know more than those pundits who pick and probably copy a lot from each other. I do think once you get past the 3rd round it’s a crap shoot and the projections are watered down considerably. Also, Gutey has proven to be very good with Day 3 picks.
Since I don’t think there is credible validation for predictions past round 3, IMO, the only potential reach was Belton, but there are some who felt his was top 4 OT in the draft. He fits what the Packers are doing and that is going to big road grading OL vs the past. Also, from what I heard he had the most visits (18) to the NFL teams so there was a lot of interest in him.
stockholder
April 27, 2025 at 07:14 am
Now lets see your Consensus Board.
Prior to the Combine and Testing.
My Mock prior to it. -
23. Jihad Campbell Ilb AL.
54. Jalan Royals WR Utah St
87. Darius Alexander DT Tol.
123. Mathew Golden. WR Tex
160. David Walker edge C. Ark
200. Cody Simon LB OSU
239. Savion Jones. DL LSU
251. Caleb Ransom. CB Tu
Interesting the climb -
LLCHESTY
April 27, 2025 at 12:25 pm
Someone feel like going back and checking his homework? Call me dubious.
WD
April 27, 2025 at 09:44 am
I am extremely optimistic about the this year's draft . Gute was like a symphony conductor and in the end checked all the boxes. The final encore was the free agent signing of DL Nazir Stackhouse another Goliath from Georgia that had been projected to go mush earlier in the draft. Not to mention CB Tyron Herring. WOW!
I admit early in the draft I was skeptical about the direction it was taking. A day later viewing it in it's entirety I am extremely pleased to say the least. Considering we drafted late I would rate the overall draft as an A-
Time will tell. And yes, I was shocked that Golden fell to 23 and glad the Packers jumped on it.
dobber
April 27, 2025 at 09:49 am
I think Stackhouse was an outstanding get. Maybe he cracks the 53, maybe not, but the fact that he wasn't drafted surprised me.
Could be that his linemate, Brinson, being picked by GB led to his signing with the Packers.
LLCHESTY
April 27, 2025 at 12:40 pm
The run stuffing only guys are harder to get on the field in the nickel age. Do you want a pass rush liability on the field in 2nd and 6? That's a roughly 50/50 run pass split. Obviously you can dial it in a bit more depending on the team you're playing. 1st and 10 is more than 60% pass now so you don't want them on the field for those downs.
That's why not having a designated pass rusher doesn't make sense to me. There's on average about 15 snaps a game where you KNOW a team is passing and they are put a team in the hole(2nd and long) or get them off the field(3rd and long) downs. On the other hand even 3rd and shorts can be passing downs. I think there's room for both types of players on a 53 but the run stuffer might not get activated every game. At the least I hope Stackhouse makes the PS.
Hafley's D is a lot like Saleh's and he took the Jets from 32nd in defense to 5th or 6th a couple years ago and they didn't have a DT over 310 lbs on the roster and more of them were under 300 than over. I don't remember the particulars about that anymore but I think their one big guy got hurt and they didn't replace him.
I was hoping the Packers could find a DT this year that did both well, there were quite a few more of them than normal in this years class. Next year the options could be narrowed quite a bit.
MooPack
April 26, 2025 at 08:34 pm
I have to admit this is not the draft I envisioned. Did not anticipate the early need for WR's. I think we have to acknowledge, at least on my part, that the homer opinion of our WR room was overvalued. Too many letdowns/drops killed drives. Watson was a hard break to take. I am a big proponent of him and was a big supporter of his high draft status. However, availability has become king with him. Hard to justify keeping him unless he really comes back way above expectations. Doubs...let's just admit improvement should be made. Reed should stick for a bit. He wants to make a splash play, a big bugaboo with a lot of WR's, but first more focus on the catch, then make your move. I'm hoping lesson learned. The others? again, have to admit improvement should be made.
I was high on Belton and a few other OL this draft, mainly because of Packers need at OL. Regardless of most fans thoughts of taking them only 4th round and later, this was a need that had to be addressed. 3 Packers OL are probably gone from that group next year. I said last year this offense is only going to go as far as the OL goes. Not sure there was a bigger truth. You keep trying to hit a gem late with this group and you will hit every now and again, but odds are not. Morgan?? Not among my top picks at the position last year, but he is what we got. It seems a cultural deficiency position wise lately. One thing is for sure. They are going to get bigger. Old OL specs are gone.
The rest of the draft they filled some defensive holes, but with 2nd - 3rd string players, that while could definitely push some the players they have, will not push the overall needle far. I think the Packers are happy with the overall defense last year. They must think improvement will be made within what they have. Jaire? - no idea. Maybe they pay him his last year. It could be worse without him.
I am excited to see what the two WR's will bring with their differing skill sets. Them, the two TE's, the RB's, Love, possibly improved OL, Excuses are getting smaller. Let's Go!
murf7777
April 27, 2025 at 07:00 am
“I think we have to acknowledge, at least on my part, that the homer opinion of our WR room was overvalued.“
I don’t think that is necessarily true, I think it has more to do with Doub’s concussions and head case attitude, Watson’s injury and that the 4 main WR’s are all coming up for contracts over the next two years and they don’t want to pay the, what I believe is an over valued market for them.
Personally, I didn’t expect 1st round WR pick, but I did expect 2 in the rounds 2-4.
Coldworld
April 27, 2025 at 08:54 am
“Personally, I didn’t expect 1st round WR pick, but I did expect 2 in the rounds 2-4”
The same here and we were far from alone. The identities of those picked were more surprising, but our depth at WR was potentially minimal outside of the slot. Watson is out, Wicks is an X but not a field stretcher.
We had no effective back up for Doubs last year and Doubs may make it through the season (I hope for him that he does), but the team would have been foolish to bank on that after those 2 really bad concussions. Fortunately we have not. In doing so we are also giving ourself options for next year, when both are out of contract, which is wise anyway.
The surprise to me was the amount of OL help and particularly that it is mostly projecting inside and the lack of a perimeter corner or any early/mid round addition. They must be higher on one of King, Hadden, Hayes and Dunn.
dobber
April 27, 2025 at 09:53 am
"the team would have been foolish to bank on that after those 2 really bad concussions. "
The second was particularly concerning since he was wearing the guardian on his helmet, too.
Coldworld
April 27, 2025 at 10:54 am
I like Doubs, but those were bad and in close proximity. If the team didn’t have plan B then that would be negligent. We had none last year.
dobber
April 27, 2025 at 09:52 am
I agree. They were in a position where failing to add to the WR room could leave the offense crippled in 2025. Add to that the fact that they're going to make some hard decisions in the WR room soon, and we might find that even if Golden and Williams are quick contributors the Packers are back at the WR well in the 2026 draft, too.
Best case scenario is that the dropsies get remedied--which could happen--and the rookies play well in their roles, creating a plethora of options for next off-season.
splitpea1
April 27, 2025 at 10:15 am
Lots of pressure on the receivers coaches to get the new guys rolling. Mahaffey was a former H-back in college, so hopefully that will translate into success with Williams--who has a lot more potential than Deguara ever did.
bjb2012sime
April 26, 2025 at 09:10 pm
With Grant, Harmon, and Nolen off the Board the Golden pick makes a lot of sense. After that, eyebrows raised. As Dobber pointed out, looks like a lot of overdrafting, which is a Gutey hallmark. Williams in the 3rd is a reach, hopefully he's not the gadget Deguara was supposed to be. Maybe offense can incorporate some option passes with him, ala Randall Cobb. I'm surprised a developmental QB was not selected as Willis is a free agent next year. The lack of urgency for CB selection makes one wonder if Jaire may be in the mix for next season. Maybe the lack of draft capital precluded making a big improvement but I have to give this an early grade of C+; other outlets have gone with B-, B-, and C+. It is what it is-obviously time will tell.
Bitternotsour
April 26, 2025 at 10:35 pm
consensus lists are a confederacy of dunces. grading drafts is about as useful as tits on a bull.
dobber
April 27, 2025 at 06:20 am
None of these lists have anything to do with short and long-term team roster building or scheme fits--which is what GMs care about. They're just vacuum evaluation of prospects based on very limited criteria...they don't mean much, and once you get past rounds 1 and 2, they mean virtually nothing.
LambeauPlain
April 27, 2025 at 09:03 am
That's very true. Listening to Mel Kipper almost yelling that too many fans believe NFL GMs know what they are doing...they don't, because they don't listen to him. Then he launched into a diatribe about S. Sanders dropping.
As a farm boy, my Dad reminded me when I made the comment about tits on bull, that without them, you don't get tits on the heifer calf...
dobber
April 27, 2025 at 09:44 am
As another farm kid, my dad used to say "tits on a boar hog".
dblbogey
April 27, 2025 at 12:14 am
I love everybody who grades drafts in April.
Wilment
April 26, 2025 at 09:12 pm
Interesting class I figure the two early wide receiver picks are to A} -push the existing guys in house and B} as insurance for the recurring injuries to watspn and doubs. I live in the middle of acc land, so I saw a lot of Belton. He is an absolute mauler-not just huge, but with the strength to match, Over all, I think we had a nice draft here. Id give it a solid b. GOPACKGO!
Coldworld
April 27, 2025 at 01:12 am
One is cover for Doubs and depth at Z and the slot. The other is the size/Speed X that we lost with Watson plus an apparent gadget player and big slot.
We have 2 WRs out of contract next year, 2 more the next. Last season there was no effective back up for Doubs or Watson in terms of field stretching on the perimeter. Watson will miss at least most of the season and, unfortunately, Doubs durability is uncertain after those bad concussions. We had to have options in both roles.
2 WRs were quite widely discussed. Most didn’t have a first rounder, but often 2nd and 4th or 5th round combinations. I’m surprised at the surprise. The individuals picked weren’t the most commonly proposed, but the types picked were pretty much.
If there is a surprise to me, it’s the amount of focus on the OL, and the fact that it could all be primarily aimed at the interior despite signing Banks. The second surprise was the lack of a corner well into day 3. I can only assume that we like what we have in one or more of King, Hadden, Hayes and Dunn.
Major Snafu
April 26, 2025 at 10:37 pm
One analyst gave the pack a B-. Ya one thing I now question, some of the best size wize receivers were gone so why wouldnt you pass on a fast but short guy and pick a cb or edge guy instead of saying, wow no matter what were taking a receiver with the first pick. Dumb if you ask me
dblbogey
April 27, 2025 at 12:15 am
And Major says "derp". What team do you like, and why do you troll here?
dobber
April 27, 2025 at 06:03 am
He and "fubared" are the same guy. Vikings troll.
stockholder
April 27, 2025 at 07:39 am
No- Alexander was trade Bait.
It Camouflaged the Top WRs.
I believed Egbuka would have been a Packer.
And I had Jihaad Campbell
as the better choice over edge early.
Which I used the Article of
Felipe Reis - February 20, 2025.
The Edge guys were to light.
The heavy guys weren't Reggie White.
If Gute is guilty of 1 thing-
It's not using the 5th choice as trade bait.
Packaging it to move up. Was his mistake.
stockholder
April 27, 2025 at 09:39 am
The dumb part -
Is drafting players for back -up.
And Not drafting players
who could start right away.
If you always draft for back-ups.
You have a team full of back-ups.
Wolf knew that when he traded for #4.
This is exactly why the WRs had to be drafted.
jannesbjornson
April 27, 2025 at 10:59 am
They fell in love with Belton at the Senior Bowl and the logic of the draft went the way of Romeo. The reason I wanted the trade UP in Rd 2 and Rd Four. Get the Players. He may think he's safe running the Show, but Policy should keep an eye on results. Philly reloaded their defense again. The move for Sawyer was a pick away and I'll take him over Sorrell, any day. Wolf,Jr. had a solid draft, securing players, not projects.
stockholder
April 27, 2025 at 12:57 pm
Oh- Belton , Sawyer, Scouton,
or my choice of Higgins Wr.
I said Higgins should have been the pick.
But he went way early.
So Gute went early.
SDPack
April 27, 2025 at 12:22 am
It looks like Gutey is setting the table for a 2-year transformation for WR and OL. Doubs and Watson will expire. Rhyan and Walker will expire. Elgton may be done after this year given the heavy cap hit next year. Perhaps more stability on D with only Clark looming as a big decision next year. Overall, the 2025 roster is intriguing. If Jaire stays put and any one of these rookies can eat up some run downs previously occupied by Slaton, this team can make a run.
murf7777
April 27, 2025 at 07:19 am
SD, I think you’re right on. Gute and Co. know they won’t be able to sign the many free agents they have next year so the plan is in place!
LambeauPlain
April 27, 2025 at 09:10 am
If this was a draft to set the table for 2025 and 2026 transformation, it kind of files in the face of Gutey's "urgency" for the playoffs this season. Which is why I expected a DL to be taken in Day 1...but especially day 2 because of greater immediate ROI with the recent success of Hafley and his staff.
You could be correct, but one thing seems clear: The Offense is now loaded and perhaps this was the "urgency" he was referring to.
SDPack
April 27, 2025 at 02:00 pm
Yes LP. I was evaluating the draft more on my analysis of positional needs and I felt like OL and DT were the biggest ones when looking at 2025 and 2026. Gutey looked at it differently, more holistically that the “Offense” needed an upgrade. If you look at it like that, investing draft capital in WR and OL made sense. On defense, it is holistically solid. Yes we have a hole to fill at DT with the loss of Slaton, but it seems like historically big run stuffers can be found late in drafts or UDFAs. Draftable value at DT seems to be penetrators who can pressure. So I guess that is why Wyatt got drafted as a 1. Seems like one of the Georgia boys, Nazir Stackhouse or Warren Brunson, might fill that void. Or Clark moves over and assumes Slaton’s spot more often. Seems like Gutey wasn’t too worried.
GregC
April 27, 2025 at 06:57 am
Thanks for the nice summary, Tim.
I always thought the need at CB was not high, even though I think Jaire Alexander will not be back. They have multiple slot CB options, with Bullard being the main one, and they have Hobbs, Nixon, and Valentine on the outside. All good players. The draft was full of CBs who were coming off injuries. This is exactly what the Packers don't want as they move on from Jaire Alexander.
I was hoping they would make a move for a DT sooner than they did, and the OT in round two seemed like a bit too much at the time, although I am warming up to the idea. It's an interesting draft for sure. I'm looking forward to watching the new WRs in action.
dobber
April 27, 2025 at 04:11 pm
Clearly JA is playing chicken with Gute and daring the Packers to cut him. He's not willing to re-do his deal to make himself tradable. He's attempting to meet the criteria for his off-season bonuses...makes him look like a good citizen.
From JA's perspective it makes sense, to a degree: a cut means he can get control over where he lands. He can potentially dial up more bonus money on a fresh contract without having to do much to show for it. Gute wants to get something in return and have some say over where JA goes (so the Packers don't have to play him regularly). The savings on JA pre-Jun 1 aren't big, but every dollar counts.
I think Gute might be just stubborn enough to carry JA into camp...and maybe beyond.
LLCHESTY
April 27, 2025 at 07:02 am
Not getting at DT earlier could come back to haunt them if Clark and Wyatt leave next year and the 2026 class of DTs could be as weak as they have been besides this year's exception.
Zigging when others zag comes with a cost when you're not right. If he doesn't hit on two of those 1st three picks his seat will start to get warm. The last three classes have a lot of good players in them but not a lot of stars. Next year they may have to use more draft value to get a less talented DT or two. I think the Bills watched the SB, not sure the Packers did.
murf7777
April 27, 2025 at 07:23 am
I think Wyatt is average, maybe a little above, with a big upside…..Why would they let Wyatt go?…it wouldln’t surprise me if they have him on an extension by the beginning of the year.
dobber
April 27, 2025 at 11:14 am
I think this draft signals that they're going to exercise Wyatt's 5th year option. It might be cheaper to extend him, but I don't think he'd take a short-term one (think Jordan Love) and I'd be surprised if they're ready to chalk up a 4-year deal.
stockholder
April 27, 2025 at 11:01 am
And they might be all the better for it.
Nazir Stackhouse and Warren Bronson
impressive and Most impressive.
These two just might ignite Wyatt.
To be the DT we all hoped for.
Green Bay rotates their DTs now.
Georgia's version of strength and honor
just came to Green Bay.
The packers showed the ability to say No,
and take the consequences.
SDPack
April 27, 2025 at 02:09 pm
Let’s have some fun debating priorities for next year’s draft since this one is already 1-day in the rear view mirror :) Assuming Jenkins and Clark might be cap casualties, there you have it, OL and DT. I’ll also assume Tom, Wyatt, and Quay are still around.
Since'61
April 27, 2025 at 08:35 am
The Packers addressed their 2 major needs on offense in the first 3 rounds which were WR and OL depth. Then they added depth for the defense with their remaining selections on Day 3. The Day 3 selections appear to be rotational players and ST players at least initially. Time will tell if they stick and/or evolve into core contributors.
Bottom line, offense should be improved, defense is marginally improved at best. If Alexander is retained and stays healthy he would improve the defense more than any of the draft selections.
For now I'd give this draft class a C+ but it's way too early for that. Time will tell. GPG! Thanks, Since '61
NFLfan
April 27, 2025 at 02:50 pm
@'61-PFF gave it a B-.
Alexander would likely play 5-7 games.
LambeauPlain
April 27, 2025 at 09:15 am
Great write up Tim! Also helpful having links to more specific information on the prospects. I am saving this article to my reading list to send to family and friends asking about the draft.
Well done CHTV staff!
Oxymoron 3339
April 27, 2025 at 10:41 am
I am not a Gute fan in fact I think he has been average at drafting and good at Free Agency.
Wolf and Ted failed in the end to surround 4 & 10 with a good line and plenty of weapons.
I’m not sure if Gute picked the right guys but I was happy to see WR/OT/WR go 1-3. We need to give 10 a better OL and Weapons.
The main reason is we have to figure out how good Love is. (I thought he regressed last year and might not be as good as I thought he was).
Yes I know the purple cool aid drinkers that think Gute is awesome will list the packers record under Gute - but last year we were worse than the year before and we are not as close a championship as we were when Gute took over.
I’m hoping this draft changes that.
dobber
April 27, 2025 at 11:11 am
"the purple cool aid drinkers"
Slip o' the keyboard, there.
13TimeChamps
April 27, 2025 at 11:29 am
"...and we are not as close a championship as we were when Gute took over."
GB was 7-9 and out of the playoffs the year before Gute took over. Since then, their record is 73-42-1, with two NFCC games and 5 playoff appearances in 7 years. Your comment makes no sense.
Oxymoron 3339
April 27, 2025 at 12:43 pm
Yeah and in 2019 we went to NFC championship game. Do you think that was because of Gute’s poor 2018 draft? NFC Championship Games in 2019 & 2021 and Gute’s early drafts were Sub Prime (Shadeur Sanders new nickname) so our best years of Gute’s reign had little to do with Gute. Last year we won one game in the NFC North - by an unclipped fingernail.
dobber
April 27, 2025 at 11:09 am
I actually like this draft more and more as I think about it.
There weren't a lot of positions on the team where a high draft pick would insert at the top of the depth chart. WR was one of them. DT was another. This draft addressed some holes for 2025, but looks longer term. Gute seems to woodshed specific positions in each draft. This time it was WR, OL, and the defensive front four.
I will admit to being iffy on Savion Williams--he's a classic boom or bust pick--but Golden has a real shot to be a difference-maker. When your WR look similar or have similar skill sets, you're much easier to defend. They diversified the skill set in the WR room and raised the talent floor with these two, but it only helps if they get on the field and you get them the ball.
Belton's an example of a guy who is a clear roster management pick: he could come into camp and earn a job right away, but they don't need him to play a starting role in 2025. They need him and Morgan to play in 2026, but they're now 7 credible guys deep on the OL (they need to find one more). Williams (round 7) sounds like a PS guy, but could end up a depth player on the 53.
Brinson and Stackhouse are candidates to play early down snaps at DT right away. It sounds like Wyatt's 5th year option will be exercised, which cuts down the needs at DT, but they'll be picking DTs next year. Sorrell is a solid pick. He could be a regular soon. If Oliver can earn a job on STs, he could be active on game days and be that change-up guy we've been asking for in pass rush while continuing to learn to play as an off-ball LB.
Just like any draft, plenty of potential.
Bitternotsour
April 27, 2025 at 02:14 pm
I see Savion Williams in the backfield maybe more than you do. I think he's the contribute right away guy.
dobber
April 27, 2025 at 04:18 pm
I think you and SD below hit that important point: early on, I think they need to find ways to funnel the ball into his hands with direct snaps, pitches, and bubble screens. I think it was on NFL.com where a scout said that you draw up 3-6 touches for him per game and get him some return reps to take advantage of his athleticism as he learns to be an NFL WR.
Remember Watson's rookie year, first possession against MN they drew up a deep route and he dropped it. He catches that and he's immediately established himself in the head of every DC they play the rest of the way. Maybe you see something like that for Golden or even Savion.
SDPack
April 27, 2025 at 02:40 pm
A good recap Dob. The bigger impact of this class will likely start next year but there are ways for them to make a big difference now. Golden replaces Watson’s role of ripping the top off the D. That starts now. Belton might end up being an absolute mauler at guard this year and even in short yardage downs just blast holes. Savion could have an array of packages - sweeps, screens, etc. Also kick off returns. Also looks like special teams value with Sorrell and Oliver. Brinson or Stackhouse will add value in short yardage D and obvious run downs. Robinson and Williams probably to the practice squad.
beerandbrats
April 27, 2025 at 03:33 pm
That was a pretty good assessment. Well said dobber!
4thand10
April 27, 2025 at 08:16 pm
I’m totally OK with the Willams pick…..Think Allen Lazard but more production in just about every area. Takes 2 and 3 DBs to get him down so i’m fairly confident he’ll even block better than Lazard and Lazard was an awesome blocker. Homer in me says there is a lot to look forward to. If there weren’t a ton of injuries last year to CB and WRs….we beat philly hands down. Love was pretty much injured all season as well. Defense played good enough to win last year but could t overcome the turnovers on offense. Oliver is probably an off the ball LB but with a DL mentality…I’m cool with that . The depth on OL as you mentioned is nice. On D,Sorrell could very well beat out VanNess for starting snaps, but i’m going to assume they rotate DEs in and out to keep em fresh. The one thing I like is with the LaFluer/Guty era…is the depth chart is better than i remember in recent yrs and it’s a team that’s never stagnating . People are high on Nixon, but he got burned deep a lot. I’m a Valentine fan, he’s a player and we’ll see what hobbs brings to the table but the weakest link still appears to be at CB, but we have a ton of safeties on the roster. So i’m not sure if there might be some signings from the street, FA or if they’re rolling with what they have.
Coldworld
April 28, 2025 at 12:14 am
I am not as positive as many about the draft. However, one thing is for sure, the intent was to give LaFleur and the O generally nowhere to hide.
We have weapons in depth at RB (welcome Lloyd) and WR. On top of that we have an O line competition that’s almost ridiculously deep and a line that, inside at least, is getting bigger and meaner.
Don’t forget Donovan Jennings who we paid a lot of money to last year as aUDFA and then got injured. Another 320 pound plus G. Those numbers are going to mean a fierce competition for depth and both the stability of the pocket and yards before contact should be increased appreciably. Could we be surprised by a trade to make room in the middle before September?
Gute has, on paper at least, given LaFleur every conceivable type of piece he could wish for except perhaps a true 6th OL type TE and lead blocker. The pressure now is going to be heavily on LaFleur to produce without the excuse of a weak IOL or lack of playmakers. Hafley may have some gaped still perhaps, but on the O everything is present for an acute offensive mind to take huge strides. Prove it time has come for LaFleur, Stenavich, Butkus and co.
Leatherhead
April 27, 2025 at 02:04 pm
I’m super happy that we filled the holes on offense first. You cannot win if you do not score.
Bitternotsour
April 27, 2025 at 05:50 pm
i thought scoring was allocated by stopping the run.
Alberta_Packer
April 27, 2025 at 03:04 pm
So priority positions were addressed:
WR - 2
DL - 2
OL - 2
LB-Edge - 1
CB -1
Also - I thought that Gutekunst was showing slight symptoms of withdrawl by not being able to acquire more picks.
Also - for the Hairston CB fans - the consolation pick - "Micah Robinson." Similar builds and weight and both fast. However Robinson may be a better tackler and more diversified. Certainly less injury questions.