The Green Bay Packers will go into the 2025 NFL draft in possession of the 23rd overall pick in the first round. Recent draft history suggests the Packers can find an instant contributor and quality player at No. 23 overall, but the hit rate is close to 50 percent and a bust is possible.
Not all draft class are created equal, but reviewing the history at No. 23 overall can help identify the caliber of player possible for the Packers this year.
Here's a quick look at every player drafted at No. 23 overall in the last 20 drafts:
2024: WR Brian Thomas, Jacksonville Jaguars
The Packers would do backflips if they get a receiver with the instant impact of Thomas, who caught 87 passes for 1,287 yards and 10 touchdowns during a standout rookie season in 2024.