The Green Bay Packers did something unprecedented in the 2025 NFL Draft — they selected a wide receiver in the first round.
Texas' Matthew Golden was taken with the No. 23 overall pick, marking the Packers’ first first-round wideout selection since 2002. The team’s early draft strategy centered on providing quarterback Jordan Love with more support. After Golden, the Packers added offensive tackle Anthony Belton at No. 54 and wide receiver Savion Williams at No. 87.
Even though Green Bay finished with the eighth-ranked scoring offense last season, their biggest question heading into 2025 lies on the defensive side of the ball — particularly surrounding All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander.