The Green Bay Packers combined good value and need by taking wide receiver Matthew Golden with the 23rd overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Now, general manager Brian Gutekunst has seven picks left to make on Days 2 and 3 of the process.
There are still a lot of good players available, and the Packers have questions to answer. So, let's utilize PFF's draft simulator tool, excluding the first round, to mock what Green Bay can do through Friday and Saturday.
Second round, pick 54: CB Azareye'h Thomas, Florida State
Our Destin Adams reported that Thomas was in consideration for the Packers ahead of the draft. There was some sort of run on cornerbacks early in the second, like could very well happen in reality, but Thomas is a really good option at the end of the second round to replenish the cornerback room—something the Packers truly need, especially if Jaire Alexander will be traded or released as expected.
Third round, pick 87: EDGE Sai'vion Jones, LSU
It was a hard decision here between Jones and Georgia center Jared Wilson, but edge seems to be a bigger need at this point. Even though it's hard to find top edge production outside of the first round, Jones is an intriguing defender who had a 15.1% pass rush win rate in his final college season. His run defense is average, but he would be more of a rotational and situational rusher.
Fourth round, pick 124: T Jalen Rivers, Miami
Rivers made my list of Packers-y prospects. Good pass blocker, he can play both tackle and guard spots. Long arms and massive body to generate more upside to his game. The versatility to play multiple spots is historically valued by the Packers, and especially important for a team that might lose one or two starting offensive linemen in free agency next offseason.
Fifth round, pick 159: WR Dont'e Thornton Jr., Tennessee
Yes, the Packers did get a wide receiver in the first, but that doesn't have to preclude them from adding another one on Day 3. Thornton is a long, fast receiver who fits their normal profile. With both Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs slated to hit free agency next offseason, alongside other receivers lower on the depth chart, it makes sense to add more bodies to the mix.
Sixth round, pick 198: CB Zah Frazier, UTSA
Just like the wide receiver situation above, it makes sense for the Packers to add multiple cornerbacks after losing Eric Stokes, Corey Ballentine, and Robert Rochell in free agency, and only adding Nate Hobbs. Frazier has a notable combination of size, speed, and length, which would certainly intrigue the Packers.
Seventh round, pick 237: DT Cam Horsley, Boston College
After losing TJ Slaton, the Packers could use a run-stuffer as productive as Horsley. Even better, it was Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley who recruited him to BC, so there's an obvious connection and understanding of personalities, even if the jump to the NFL would bring obvious scheme changes.
Seventh round, pick 250: EDGE Fadil Diggs, Syracuse
The Packers don't necessarily need numbers at the edge position, so taking two in the same class might feel overwhelming. But if Diggs is there in the seventh round, there's no reason not to take him. He's a long, efficient pass rusher, with the athletic ability to evolve.
