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The Packers took Oliver in the 5th round. What does he bring to the defense? Going into this draft, Green Bay Packers Brian Gutekunst was asked if he felt the need to “chase” pass rushers in the draft.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / April 27

Four Pillars of Packers’ NFL Draft: Size, Speed, Versatility, Familiarity

The 2025 NFL Draft is over. Mock drafts, consensus boards, you name it, they’ll all go back into storage until the 2026 cycle finds us. For the Green Bay Packers, they often say the draft is the lifeblood of their franchise.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / April 27

Packers Select High-RAS NFL Draft Class

Brian Gutekunst says he doesn’t look at Relative Athletic Score, but the Green Bay Packers’ 2025 NFL Draft class was filled with high-RAS performers. According to Kent Lee Platte, the man behind RAS, the Packers ranked eighth this year.

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Green Bay Packers News / Field Level Media / April 26

Grading the Packers' Draft

Grade: C- Best Pick: WR Matthew Golden, No. 23 Overall What We Liked: Golden at 23 was impressive value that I would've salivated over if I was a general manager.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Post draft, which NFL teams have the best current QB situations?

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Insider shares big Brock Purdy update ahead of start of offseason program

Did latest development change Steelers' opinion of Aaron Rodgers?

Former GM, NFL insider warn Steelers about Rodgers after latest comments

Browns' Joe Flacco discusses when teams should play young quarterbacks

Three potential landing spots for Eagles TE Dallas Goedert

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / April 26

Packers GM uses LaFleur's early days in Green Bay to show why new versatile weapon could be a key chess piece for the offense

Boundary receiver, slot, running back, wildcat quarterback. You name it, Savion Williams did it as a college player. His ability to play everywhere on offense and be an electric piece was ultimately what convinced the Green Bay Packers to pull the trigger on him in the third round of the NFL Draft.

NFL Draft News

Insider reveals Broncos' RB target in first round of NFL Draft

Shilo Sanders fired dad Deion as his agent after going undrafted

Report details why Saints 'embraced' Shough before, during draft

Report details why Saints 'embraced' QB Tyler Shough before, during NFL Draft

NFL team executive expands on what Sanders did wrong before draft

NFL team executive expands on what Browns' Shedeur Sanders did wrong before draft

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / April 26

'I take pride in my physicality' — Packers view Anthony Belton as a perfect addition to the identity they want to create for the offense

The days of lighter guys being added to the Green Bay Packers' offensive line are probably gone. Over the past two months, general manager Brian Gutekunst has added almost 700 pounds of power to the line, signing guard Aaron Banks in free agency and drafting Anthony Belton in the second round of the draft.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 25

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst’s eye-opening Matthew Golden take after drafting Texas star

The Green Bay Packers used the No. 23 pick overall of the 2025 NFL Draft on Texas Longhorns wide receiver Matthew Golden. It makes the first time since 2002 that Green Bay picked a wideout in the first round of a draft.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 25

Giants Draft Fallout: Wilson, Dart, Daboll, Sanders, Schoen, Browns, Rams, Pack, Vikes

Post-draft, Brian Daboll confirmed Russell Wilson will remain the Giants‘ starter entering the season. Considering Jaxson Dart‘s profile, it should not be expected the former Ole Miss and USC passer would have a good chance to overtake Wilson before the season.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / April 25

Best available approach guides Packers' seven-round mock draft for Days 2 and 3 after strong first-round start

The Green Bay Packers combined good value and need by taking wide receiver Matthew Golden with the 23rd overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Now, general manager Brian Gutekunst has seven picks left to make on Days 2 and 3 of the process.

Brian Gutekunst talks 1st-round pick Matthew Golden

“This guy’s been through some things now, in this young life, and he’s come out the other side.” In his press conference following the first round of the draft, it was palpable that Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst was excited about what Texas receiver Matthew Golden can bring to his program.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / April 24

Brian’s Biggest Busts: Draft Edition

The time is here! Happy draft day to all who celebrate! Timelines have been filled with prospect evaluations and mock drafts since the season ended, and now it’s time to sit back and see how it all transpires.

Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / April 24

The Packers Will Look to Extend These Two Key Players After the Draft

Green Bay Packers GM Brian Gutekunst addressed the media in the days leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft. One of the things he addressed was the future of two key players.

Green Bay Packers News / Acme Packing Co / April 23

Packers GM gets green light to trade up or down in 1st round of draft

Brian Gutekunst has free reign to move around on Thursdays, according to Mark Murphy On the Green Bay Packers’ virtual draft party, which is still being

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / April 23

Three Perfect Three-Round Mock Drafts for Packers

‘Twas the night before Draftmas, and there was a stir in the air. As Gutekunst sat in his office, trying not to pull out his hair. A receiver, a pass rusher, a corner or two?

Kentucky Wildcats News / WI Sports Heroics / April 22

Green Bay Packers Writer Makes Bold 1st Round Prediction After Nailing Team’s Top 3 Picks in ’24

The latest message from the Green Bay Packers front office suggests that cornerback Jaire Alexander will remain with the team through the draft, shutting down the notion that they would use him as a pawn to gain an earlier or additional pick.

Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Brian Gutekunst Shares Bold Take on Packers' Current Roster Outlook

The Green Bay Packers were a good football team in 2024, finishing the regular season with an 11-6 record and securing a playoff spot for the second consecutive year.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / April 22

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst offers clarity on traits vs production debate that shapes the team's entire draft approach

It's not necessarily news where the Green Bay Packers land on the traits vs production conversation that has dominated parts of the draft process. Just since Brian Gutekunst took over as a general manager, there have been two obvious comparisons.

Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / April 22

Five Bold Predictions for the Green Bay Packers in the 2025 NFL Draft

The 2025 NFL Draft is days away and the Green Bay Packers have eight picks overall including the 23rd overall pick in round one. GM Brian Gutekunst needs to do a good job at the draft if the Packers are going to go from a playoff team to a true Super Bowl contender next season.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / April 21

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst on RAS and Projecting High-Traits Prospects to NFL

Texas A&M’s Shemar Stewart is one of the most polarizing prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft. He has off-the-charts athleticism and upside. He had bottom-of-the-charts production in college.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / April 21

Green Bay Packers: Brian Gutekunst Gives Pre 2025 NFL Draft Update on Jaire Alexander Situation

One of the biggest questions that many fans, both of the Green Bay Packers and of other teams, have had going into this year’s draft is when, or if, the team will trade two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander.

Green Bay Packers News / Gridiron Heroics / April 21

Green Bay Packers: Brian Gutekunst Announces Two Controversial 5th-Year Option Decisions

Prior to the 2022 NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers traded All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders for a first and second round pick.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / April 21

Predicting the Packers’ First Three Picks

Assuming the Green Bay Packers stick and pick, here is what I believe are the three most likely candidates for each of the Packers’ first three picks. Green Bay are scheduled at picks 23, 54 and 87 in the first three rounds.

Green Bay Packers News / Gridiron Heroics / April 18

Aaron Rodgers Just Proved Packers GM Brian Gutekunst Right

After the 2022 NFL season, the Green Bay Packers, led by general manager Brian Gutekunst and President/CEO Mark Murphy, decided that it was time to take the keys of offense away from four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers and hand them over to Jordan Love.

Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / April 7

The Packers Best Picks in Each Round of the NFL Draft Under Brian Gutekunst

The 2025 NFL Draft will bet the eighth for Green Bay Packers GM Brian Gutekunst since he took over the position in 2018. The draft is vital to any NFL team and the Packers are no exception, especially since that’s the emphasis they place when building a roster.

Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / January 28

GM Brian Gutekunst always has a long-term plan for the Packers

While this 2024-25 season undoubtedly ended in disappointment of the Green Bay Packers, a broader look at the organization and where it's at as a whole does put things in a more positive light.

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