Standout Performances and Disappointments in Green Bay Packers' Notable DRAFT Weekend
Let's dive into the highs and lows of the Green Bay Packers' draft weekend!
On the Plus Side:
Golden Opportunity for Golden
After a dismal season for the Packer's wideouts with drops left, right, and center, the team decided it was time for a change. With the third overall pick in round one, they selected Matthew Golden from Texas. He's a speedster who clocked a lightning-fast 4.29-second 40-yard dash, expectations are sky-high for him.
On top of that, they also chose Savion Williams in round three. Both Golden and Williams are set to make an immediate impact, bringing fresh blood and energy to Jordan Love's arsenal of receivers.
Lukas, Don't You Dare Disappoint
When Lukas Van Ness was drafted as a first-rounder in 2023, the Packers had high hopes. However, his rookie year and the following season didn't meet expectations. Boasting only three sacks in 2024, the Packers signaled they're giving Van Ness a second chance to prove himself. It's now or never for Lukas!
The Packers' Triple Threat - They're Going All In
Many people speculated the Packers would draft a cornerback early to bolster their mediocre group. To everyone's surprise, Green Bay opted to hold off, instead relying on Keisean Nixon, Nate Hobbs, and Carrington Valentine. The GM Brian Gutekunst seems pretty confident in this trio, considering their past achievements in the NFL.
On the Downside:
Dontayvion Wicks Joins the Losers' Club
Last season, Wicks was a massive letdown for the Packers, leading the team in targets and holding fourth place in receptions and receiving yards. With the new additions of Golden and Williams, Wicks' snaps are likely to be reduced. His inconsistent performance may see him fading into obscurity.
Rasheed Walker's Walking on Thin Ice
For the past two years, Rasheed Walker has been the Packers' left tackle. But things are about to change with the arrival of Anthony Belton, a second-round draft pick who can play both tackle and guard. If Belton can make the switch to left tackle, Walker might find his place on the team uncertain.
The Winners Aren't Just the Packers:
The NFL Shines in the NFL's Smallest City
Green Bay rolled out the red carpet for the NFL Draft, welcoming over 600,000 fans over three days. The PL stesso went crazy for that! To top it all off, they ended the weekend with a concert by country star Brad Paisley. As far as draft parties go, this one was pure class.
Clay Mathews: Troll Master General
If you were to ask who's the real MVP, many fans would agree - it's former Green Bay great Clay Matthews. His epic troll job during the draft, declaring on national television that "the Bears still suck!" sent Packer Nation into a frenzy. CLAP-CLAP, CLAY MATHEWS! You da real MVP!
Sources:
[1] Packers News, Packers Mock Draft Tracker, 2025
[2] Pro Football Focus, Packers Draft 2025: Projecting Who Green Bay Will Pick In First Round, 2025
[3] ESPN, 2025 NFL Mock Draft Update: Rounds 1-3, 2025
[4] NFL Network, 2025 NFL Draft: Green Bay Packers 7th Round Picks Analysis, 2025
- The Green Bay Packers' selection of Matthew Golden from Texas in the first round of the NFL draft has immediately stirred excitement among fans, as the speedy wide receiver clocked a lightning-fast 4.29-second 40-yard dash.
- Savion Williams, another draft pick by the Packers in round three, is also anticipated to make an immediate impact, joining golden to bring fresh blood and energy to Jordan Love's arsenal of receivers.
- In contrast, Dontayvion Wicks' future with the team seems uncertain, given his inconsistent performance and the new additions of Matthew Golden and Savion Williams, who are expected to take significant snaps away from him.
- Rasheed Walker, who has been the Packers' left tackle for the past two years, may find his place on the team under threat with the arrival of Anthony Belton, a second-round draft pick who can play both tackle and guard.
