Anticipated Packers Draft Selections Set to Create Waves in 2025
The Green Bay Packers had a low-key draft, but they've got some fresh blood and some new faces that could shake things up. GB made fewer picks in this draft than they've made in the past eight years — only eight selections. And they didn't pull off any major trades. But the team still believes that improvements have been made to their roster without the big headline-grabbing moves.
Now, the question is who's going to make it and who isn't? Here's a breakdown of their top picks and predicted impact for the 2025 season:
Matthew Golden, WR, Texas (Round 1, Pick 23)
- As the first wide receiver Green Bay has picked in the first round since 2002, Golden should bring some serious firepower to an underperforming receiving group. His blazing speed (4.29 seconds in the 40-yard dash during the combine) will give QB a much-needed deep threat. Coach Matt LaFleur loved his hands and potential to make plays.
Savion Williams, WR, TCU (Round 3, Pick 87)
- Williams is a remarkably raw talent, but the Packers believe they can work with his physical gifts. He's big, nearly 6-foot-4 and 222 pounds, and can run a 4.47-second 40-yard dash. But he'll need to work on his drop rates (11.8% of passes dropped at TCU) and route running. Coach Matt LaFleur sees Williams as a versatile player capable of lining up anywhere from wideout to tight end.
Barryn Sorrell, DE, Texas (Round 4, Pick 124)
- This 4th-round defensive end selection is someone to watch out for. He has 15.5 sacks over four years at the University of Texas and showed off his speed with a 4.68-second 40-yard dash and a 34-inch vertical. Packers need help on the defensive line, so Sorrell could take up residence as a rotational pass-rusher.
Anthony Belton, OT, North Carolina State (Round 2, Pick 54)
- If you thought the Packers offensive line was solid last season, well, they're looking even stronger this season. Belton, at 6-foot-6 and 335 pounds, could be a redshirt pick due to the team's depth. But if he shines in training camp, he could challenge for a starting role. Belton is all about soaking up information and becoming the best version of himself.
Warren Brinson, DT, Georgia (Round 5, Pick 159)
- Last season, the Packers said goodbye to T.J. Slaton, a space-eating defensive tackle. But Brinson, who made just eight starts in five years at Georgia, might be the one to step up to fill that void. Coach Brian Gutekunst says Brinson has enough inside quickness to generate pressure as a pass-rusher.
Collin Oliver, DE/LB, Oklahoma State (Round 6, Pick 204)
- Oliver's role is up in the air. He's a natural edge rusher, but his 6-foot-2 and 240-pound frame has some questioning whether he can handle big offensive tackles. He's also coming back from a foot injury that kept him out for two games last season. Expect him to start as a special teams player.
Micah Robinson, CB, Tulane (Round 7, Pick 241)
- The Packers have just three proven cornerbacks: Keisean Nixon, Nate Hobbs, and Carrington Valentine. So Robinson, who ran the 40-yard dash in 4.42 seconds, could potentially nab a fourth cornerback spot. But he's a smaller player (6-foot-1 and 184 pounds), so he may need to excel on special teams to make the cut.
John Williams, OL, Cincinnati (Round 7, Pick 254)
- Williams is still working his way onto the team. A late-round offensive line selection, he might be a redshirt pick this season as the team works to solidify its offensive line depth. Williams, who played left tackle in college, could challenge for a backup spot at guard.
- Matthew Golden, drafted in the first round by the Green Bay Packers from Texas, is anticipated to bring a new level of speed and potential as a deep threat for the QB in the 2025 NFL season.
- Savion Williams, chosen in the third round from TCU, could see a significant improvement in his game with the Packers, given their developmental approach towards his drop rates and route running.
- Barryn Sorrell, the DE selected in the fourth round from Texas, could make a substantial impact for the Packers defensive line with his impressive sack record and agility, demonstrating a 4.68-second 40-yard dash and a 34-inch vertical.
- Anthony Belton, an offensive tackle pick from North Carolina State in the second round, could prove to be a valuable addition to the Packers' offensive line depth, with the potential to challenge for a starting role if he shines in training camp.
- Micah Robinson, the CB selected in the seventh round from Tulane, may have the opportunity to secure a fourth cornerback spot given the Packers' limited proven options at the position, but his smaller stature may require him to excel on special teams to make the cut.
