Unlocking the Packers' preferences to build the perfect team with 2025 NFL Draft prospects

The Green Bay Packers have a type, and those who follow the team closely know that. General manager Brian Gutekunst likes to draft players with an athletic profile, but also with upside to be the best version of themselves in the NFL.

We made a similar exercise last year—left tackle Jordan Morgan and kicker Brayden Narveson were part of the team. This year, with the Packers well-established at all special teams positions, the list only has offensive and defensive positions.

QB Donovan Smith, Houston

The Packers love toolsy, developmental quarterbacks—Jordan Love and Malik Willis are obvious examples, but general manager Brian Gutekunst also traded for DeShone Kizer and closely scouted Drew Lock. Donovan Smith is a late-round or undrafted type of prospect with upside. Big arm, athletic, yet injuries affected his 2024 season.

RB Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State

Judkins is elusive and has the ability to run multiple concepts, something that Matt LaFleur does better than coaches from the same offensive tree. His balance and aggressiveness make him an impressive talent.

WR Jayden Higgins, Iowa St.

Classic X receiver, he is tall and fast. Not the best route runner in the world by any means, but with good tracking ability and to grab contested balls.

WR Tre Harris, Ole Miss

Another tall, athletic player. The sample size is small, but his numbers against man coverage are elite.

TE Mason Taylor, LSU

He is a good all-around tight end. Solid blocker and strong after the catch, he is also a decent route runner.

LT Jalen Rivers, Miami

Good pass blocker, he can play both tackle and guard spots. Long arms and massive body to generate more upside to his game.

LG Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas

First-round talent, he played tackle in college but is also projected to play guard in the NFL. He's not exactly a polished prospect, but his production in college was good both at pass and run block.

C Jared Wilson, Georgia

He started at center at Georgia last season, but had also snaps at guard throughout his college career. He plays with good anchor and movement skills.

RG Miles Frazier, LSU

The Packers don't tend to love college guards, but Frazier has also some tackle experience—he played left tackle, left guard, right guard, and right tackle. Pass block is his calling card, especially because of his strong frame.

RT Armand Membou, Missouri

Another first-round player, Membou is probably the best pure tackle in this class. It's nearly impossible that the Packers will be able to grab him, and that's because he is an elite and complete prospect.

DE Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M

He is the exact type the Packers love. Athletic, with a monster ceiling, despite a lackluster college production.

DT T.J. Sanders, South Carolina

Disruptive, he had an impressive 12.6% pass rush win rate for an interior defensive lineman. He generated 33 pressures last season.

DT Alfred Collins, Texas

Nose tackle type, Collins only became a full-time starter in 2024. Run stuffer, he can also be a decent interior rusher for a player of his size.

DE Fadil Diggs, Syracuse

With good pass rush ability, Diggs is a versatile defender who can also play off the ball. He doesn't have a refined arsenal of moves, but is physical and has a big frame.

LB Jihaad Campbell, Alabama

Campbell will probably be a member of All-Anyone's Team in this class, because he has the size and length to do everything as an off-ball linebacker, in addition to some ability to align as an edge defender.

LB Smael Mondon Jr., Georgia

Average against the pass, but really good against the run. Mondon replaced Quay Walker at Georgia and had a solid career, especially because of his ability to read and react.

CB Trey Amos, Ole Miss

Relatively tall corner, he has the ability to play both man and zone. Amos has an aggressive mentality that will impress Jeff Hafley.

CB Isas Waxter, Villanova

Athletic and physical outside corner, he has upside but needs development, and that's why he's perceived as a late-round prospect at best. He can be a good run supporter.

CB Maxwell Hairston, Kentucky

Excellent play speed, even though his technique especially in man coverage needs refinement. He's confident and has good eyes to track the ball.

S Lathan Ransom, Ohio State

Ransom is a class strong safety, even though he played deep and inside the box throughout his college career. Elite run defender, he has top speed.

S Jonas Sanker, Virginia

Sanker is more of a free safety, he has long arms and impressive close speed to tackle immediately after the catch.