Green Bay Packers 2025 NFL Draft Top Targets

The 2025 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, and there’s no better place for the Packers to make a splash than their home stadium.

Green Bay is notoriously a team that thrives through the draft, rather than free agency.

In March, they signed WR Mecole Hardman, G Aaron Banks, and CB Nate Hobbs. While these aren’t groundbreaking signings, they’ve laid a good foundation coming into the draft.

There are numerous possibilities for Green Bay, especially in Round 1.

Wide Receivers

The biggest position that fans watch every year, and to no avail. The Green & Gold haven’t picked a WR in Round 1 since 2002. After 23 years, it could be the perfect storm to break the norm.

After the collapse of receiver depth in the Wild Card, these are some new names that could bolster the depth chart.

Emeka Egbuka – PFF Rank: 19 (3rd WR)

One of the top WRs in the ’25 draft is the national champion Egbuka. He’s been a highly-touted prospect for years at Ohio State. PFF has Green Bay as his most drafted team, with 22%.

In his senior season, he racked up 1,011 yards on 81 catches with 10 TDs. Bleacher Report described Egbuka as a chain mover with strengths in route running, ball tracking ability, and ability to move through a defense.

His negatives include not utilizing his frame and wingspan at the catch point, potential injury concerns, and questions about his top speed.

He saw most action as a slot receiver at OSU, so his projections are consistent with that role. For the Packers, another slot threat would be fitting to their current depth, and he has exciting potential.

He’s an experienced wideout who draws comparisons to Amon-Ra St. Brown, and he could break the pattern for the Packers. He typically falls from middle of the draft or all the way to the 2nd round. He’s likely to be available without a trade for Green Bay.

Tetairoa McMillan – PFF Rank: 4 (1st WR)

McMillan is the top receiver prospect in the draft outside of Travis Hunter and is a bit more of an ambitious pick for Green Bay. They would most likely need to trade up, but anything can happen on draft day.

The Arizona wideout has all-pro potential and size that is hard to pass up for any team. At 6-foot-5 with a 4.53 40-yard dash, he’s a name to consider.

He lined up from multiple spots for the Wildcats and has strengths in multiple areas. Bleacher Report notes his ability to run after the catch, great catch radius, and his exceptional size. His negatives are similar to Egbuka, with questions about his top speed, but his route running is in question, especially against pressure.

McMillan brings excitement to any team that takes him, and he’d be a huge gain for the Packers. With his versatility and great size, trading up for him is not off the table. Especially since the New York Times reported Brian Gutekunst was the only GM at his private workout.

Matthew Golden – PFF Rank: 24 (4th WR)

This Texas wideout is another player in the mix for Green Bay. In some mock drafts, Golden goes higher than McMillan, and in some, he could fall to Green Bay’s range.

He was the leading receiver for the Longhorns and is an exciting prospect despite his smaller sample size.

Among the excitement is a 4.29 40-yard dash, the fastest of all WRs at the combine. The Texas native is fittingly a favorite for the Cowboys, but the Packers also fall in the mix.

While his speed is a massive note for him, he also possesses a great ability to reach the catch point. PFF noted that he’s been great at making sideline catches and competitive grabs in coverage.

Given his six-foot stature, there are concerns about his ability against physical corners, as well as his blocking. His injury history brings concern, but his negatives are self-explanatory.

The mix between these three receivers is notable because many drafts have them swapping spots. It could end with McMillan sliding a considerable amount, so it’s possible that any of these receivers could end up in Green Bay — if the Packers want one.

Cornerbacks

With Jaire Alexander‘s future uncertain, a big position to watch is cornerback. The assumption of many is that Jaire will be gone, and there have been a number of prospects in the mix to soothe his departure.

Jahdae Barron – PFF Rank: 11 (2nd CB)

The first cornerback behind Heisman winner Travis Hunter is another Longhorn. If the Green & Gold want a corner, this will be their perfect guy.

One of the best parts about Barron is that he can play corner, nickel, or safety. In his final season, he racked up 67 total tackles, five interceptions, and 11 passes defended, which won him the Jim Thorpe Award.

He’s a versatile threat in the secondary and would be a massive asset to the Packers. Bleacher Report noted his versatility, ability in the run game, intelligence and great ball skills. His cons are a hesitance when breaking and a lack of elite long speed.

Jahdae Barron would bring a valuable skill set to the Packers’ secondary, which could be in disarray with Alexander’s departure.

Will Johnson – PFF Rank: 14 (3rd CB)

Right behind Barron is this national champion and all-American from Ann Arbor. An exciting prospect that could bring good depth.

Johnson’s best trait is his 6-foot-2 frame that would translate greatly to the NFL. He plays with controlled speed and can carry his weight in man and zone coverage. Additionally, he uses his size to tackle and make plays on the ball.

He has a tendency to get stuck on double moves and lose separation, and play the ball too much at times. Also, he only played in six games in his final season due to turf toe.

Johnson is an intriguing prospect when accounting for his size and physicality. Jahdae Barron may be the more prepared starter for Week 1, but it’s hard to pass Johnson’s potential.

Other prospects

• Trey Amos – PFF Rank: 28 (4th CB) – Ole Miss
• Maxwell Hairston – PFF Rank: 43 (6th CB) – Kentucky
• Shavon Revel – PFF Rank: 44 (7th CB) – East Carolina

Other Positions

There’s a mix of positions that the Packers could look to target. Among the roster needs are on the defensive line, or the pass rush.

Derrick Harmon – PFF Rank 42 (6th Interior Defender)

Harmon is a 6-foot-5, 310-pound defensive tackle who showed great promise in his final year at Oregon. In a draft with solid interior talent, Harmon would be more likely to fall to Green Bay, but he could have several suitors.

Among his skills, he has a good build for an NFL tackle, great strength, can stay in his gaps against the run, and a nice pass rush that notched him five sacks last year.

Bleacher Report noted that he has some concerns with his rushing and finesse moves, hand placement, and gap discipline. However, his history notes no major injuries.

While defensive tackle may not be the biggest need for the Packers currently, it could be feasible to flex a receiver or cornerback pick to later rounds. Harmon would provide a serviceable interior man to a line that could lose Kenny Clark or Devonte Wyatt in the coming years.

Shemar Stewart – PFF Rank 31 (6th ranked Edge)

Stewart is a Texas A&M product who provides a high-potential pick to the team that selects him. His 6-foot-6 frame is one of the most exciting parts of his profile.

Along with his size, Bleacher Report praised his strength at the point of attack, his ability to use speed and power, in addition to his body control is extremely effective.

His most noticeable flaw was his lack of production in his career, with only 4.5 sacks. His use of hands is typically a flaw in his rush, and he occasionally leaves his gap in run schemes.

He has a lot of great traits that can translate to the NFL, but it’s easy to look past Stewart for Green Bay’s pick. With a need for a consistent pass rush, Stewart may not be the answer.

Packer fans will remember their last pick on a high-potential pass rusher with Lukas Van Ness. While he is intriguing, it’s foreseeable that fans would be unhappy with this selection.

Other Prospects:

• Kenneth Grant – PFF Rank: 21 (3rd Interior Defender) – Michigan
• Kelvin Banks Jr. – PFF Rank: 22 (4th Offensive Tackle) – Texas
• Mykel Williams – PFF Rank: 31 (7th Edge Defender) – Georgia
• Walter Nolen – PFF Rank: 7 (2nd Interior Defender) – Ole Miss

The Packers are prone to surprising first-round picks, but most of the fireworks fly in their later rounds. However, it wouldn’t be surprising to see a culture switch with their first pick.

There are a lot of potential routes and a lot of talent for the Packers to work with, and nothing is completely off the table in Green Bay’s host draft.