Green Bay Packers 2025 NFL Draft Grades

Round 1, No. 23: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

Grade: A

I’m not alone in loving this pick. It is exactly what the Green Bay Packers needed on offense. When Christian Watson went down with an ACL injury, they lost the person who could take the top off the defense. The WR1 by committee didn’t work last year. Jordan Love needs a target who can dominate downfield. Golden is much more than speed, though that is a big part of his game. He has shown an elite route-running ability and can adjust to the ball. Many experts had him as the top wide receiver in the draft, and the Packers got him.

Round 2, No. 54: Anthony Belton, OT, NC State

Grade: B

I like the investment in the offensive line, but Belton comes in with some big question marks. His weight ballooned during this past season, and because of his size, he has trouble with speed rushers. However, the Green Bay Packers have historically excelled at developing their offensive linemen. Current left tackle Rasheed Walker was a seventh-round pick, and right tackle Zach Tom was a fourth-rounder. He could also play on the interior line, giving this team options. The pick is above average and continues the theme of adding size to the line.

Round 3, No. 87: Savion Williams, WR, TCU

Grade: C+

Two receivers in the first three rounds?? Are we sure this is a Green Bay Packers article? All jokes aside, GM Brian Gutekunst clearly wasn’t happy with the wide receivers last year and wanted to bring in competition. Let’s start with the good. Williams brings a versatility that fits perfectly in the Matt LaFleur offense. He lined up in the backfield last year, outside, and in the slot, and did not fumble in 199 touches. He has great speed for a player who is almost 6-foot-5. Additionally, he has played quarterback in the past, making him a candidate for trick plays.

Where I have concerns is the drops. He dropped five passes last year. What did the Green Bay Packers have an issue with last year? Drops. It would seem prudent to add someone with great hands. We’ve seen this player before. A tall, ultra-athletic, multi-purpose player. That’s Christian Watson. My theory is that the team wants to move on from Watson. He hasn’t developed in the way they thought, and the injuries are piling up. Instead of paying Watson, they hit the reset button with Williams and try again.

Round 4, No. 124: Barryn Sorrell, Edge, Texas

Grade: A-

This is a really solid value pick for the Green Bay Packers. I saw many big boards with Sorrell in the top 100. Getting him at 124 is really good work by the front office. What I liked about watching Sorrell’s highlight reel was how many plays there were of him defending the run. He shows an ability to get off blocks and make plays. Of his 44 total tackles last year, 11 of them were for loss. Additionally, he has the strength to play inside, giving defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley options. This is probably my second favorite pick behind Golden.

Round 5, No. 159: Collin Oliver, Edge, Oklahoma State

Grade: B-

This pick is all about potential. Oliver only played in two games last year after an injury ended his season. His combine workouts showed promise, but there is only so much workouts tell you. It’s been a while since we have seen on-field tape. I put this pick slightly above average because it follows a theme for the Packers in this draft: versatility. Some believe Oliver is better suited at the linebacker position, which is a need for the Green Bay Packers. Once we get to day three, I’m okay taking chances on players who have shown upside.

Round 6, No. 198: Warren Brinson, DT, Georgia

Grade: C+

Death, taxes, and Gutekunst loving players from the University of Georgia. While Brinson has a good build, he was a five-year player at Georgia and only started eight games. To be fair, the Bulldogs have oodles of talent, and he may be a victim of a crowded room. However, the small amount of production tells me that he will struggle to stand out in the NFL. The Green Bay Packers already have some good rotational pieces on the defensive line, like Karl Brooks. More depth isn’t a bad thing, but this is an average pick for me.

Round 7, No. 237: Micah Robinson, CB, Tulane

Grade: B-

The Green Bay Packers love taking risks on seventh-round cornerbacks. They’ve done so in the past two drafts. Carrington Valentine blossomed into a starter-quality player while Kalen King spent last year on the practice squad. The concern about Robinson is his size. He has a very small frame and will be bullied by bigger receivers. However, his athleticism is on par with anyone in the NFL. He might become a key cog in the special-teams unit.

Round 7, No. 250: John Williams, OT, Cincinnati

Grade: B+

This is not a bad value for the Green Bay Packers at pick No. 250. Williams started every game for the last two years at left tackle, but many project him to be a guard in the NFL. This is most likely the plan the team had in mind. Green Bay does this often. They take on a tackle and convert him over time. He has great power, but as a tackle, he plays too narrow. I like this pick overall because it gives the team even more versatility on the line. Between signing Aaron Banks and drafting all this talent, the line will have plenty of options heading into the season.

Overall Draft Grade: B

This is an above-average grade for the Green Bay Packers. Interestingly enough, the team made zero trades. They came in and picked with the exact picks they had. The front office didn’t reach for anyone or trade valuable future draft capital to move up a few spots. While I have some questions about a few picks, none of them felt worse than average.