The Green Bay Packers' 2025 draft class will be always remembered as the year where the team finally took a first-round wide receiver after more than two decades. Matthew Golden was the first of three consecutive offensive picks for general manager Brian Gutekunst.
The Packers finished up their draft class with eight total picks.
The Packers finally broke a two-decade streak of not selecting a wide receiver in the first round. And by doing that, the team added a high-end speedster. Despite his size (5-11), Green Bay sees him as an all-around offensive player, who can align both in the slot and as an outside weapon.
The Packers deciding to keep adding beef to the offensive line. Belton is a massive 6-6, 336-pound offensive lineman. The Packers intend to test him at tackle, his original position in college, but he's also projected to play guard.
It's hard to find a more versatile offensive weapon than Williams. At TCU, he played boundary receiver, slot receiver, running back, wildcat quarterback. His physicality and ability to break tackles are his calling card, and his addition allows Matt LaFleur to be more creative with the offensive structure.
He's a thick, pro-ready edge defender. A Senior Bowl captain, 260 pound-player, he's the perfect profile for what the Packers tend to like in defensive ends. He can have an immediate impact on the roster.
Oliver played at both edge defender and off-ball linebacker throughout his college career. He missed most of his 2024 season with a foot injury, but had great production in the two games he did play. Oliver is most likely perceived as a special teamer and designated pass rusher by the Packers, but he's a fun versatile piece for Jeff Hafley.
After losing TJ Slaton in free agency, the Packers needed to add a run-stuffer to the interior of the defensive line, and that's what Brinson brings to the table—but with a higher upside as a rusher.
Robinson had a pre-draft top-30 visit with the Packers, so Brian Gutekunst was already clearly targeting him. It's not exactly a highly-touted prospect, but he offers developmental potential.
Williams was a college left tackle, but the Packers project him as a guard at the NFL level. He can be a high-upside pass protector.
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