Who Is Most Likely to Lead the Green Bay Packers in Catches in 2025?

The Green Bay Packers entered last season without a clear-cut number one receiver. That hasn’t changed after the 2024 season, so the team selected wide receivers in the first and third rounds of this year’s draft. It’s still not clear who is most likely to lead the Packers in catches in 2025. Last year, the receiving corps was balanced with just five catches, separating the top two receivers. Here we look at who is most likely to lead the Packers in catches in 2025 and discuss why they may lead the team in that category and what may prevent them from reaching that milestone.

Who Is Most Likely to Lead the Packers in Catches in 2025, Number Five: WR Matthew Golden

Most rookies do not lead their teams in catches, but first round picks have a better chance than most. Matthew Golden was the team’s first round pick in 2025. This year was the first time the Packers chose a wideout in the first round of the draft since 2002 when they selected Javon Walker. Walker made only 23 catches as a rookie which placed him sixth on the team. Today’s rookie receivers are usually more NFL-ready than they were back then.

Golden has made a good first impression on the coaching staff at OTAs. He has great speed and good hands. He certainly has the potential to develop into a dangerous NFL receiver. The question is how quickly he can pick up the offense and adjust to life in the NFL. If he does so quickly, and can gain the confidence of Jordan Love, he has an outside chance to lead the team in catches.

Number Four: Dontayvion Wicks

Dontayvion Wicks led the Packers in targets last year with 76, but he caught only 39 of those passes which was seventh on the team.

With Christian Watson set to miss at least the first half of the season as he rehabs from knee surgery, Wicks should get more opportunities, especially on deep routes.

The key for Wicks will be to reduce the number of dropped passes and increase his consistency. He dropped nine passes according to pro-football-reference.com, a drop percentage of 11.8 precent.

This will be a critical season for Wicks who is at a crossroads in his career.

Who Is Most Likely to Lead the Packers in Catches in 2025, Number Three: Romeo Doubs

Romeo Doubs will be entering the final year of his contract in 2025. He has plenty of incentive to have a big season for his next contract whether it’s with the Packers or another team.

Doubs has always had good chemistry with Love, and he has been a favorite target on short and intermediate routes.

Last season, the former Nevada star caught 46 passes for 601 yards and four touchdowns. Doubs also needs to cut down on his dropped passes.

The Packers also suspended him for one game due to conduct detrimental to the team. He was allegedly disappointed with his role in the offense. Hopefully, that situation is behind Doubs who has a lot at stake this season.

Number Two: Tucker Kraft

Tight end Tucker Kraft finished second on the Packers in 2024 with 50 receptions for 707 yards. He also led the team with seven touchdown catches. The South Dakota State alum has good hands and excels at running after the catch. He has often been able to turn short passes into longer gains due to his ability to break and avoid tackles.

Barring injury, Kraft will again be the Packers starting tight end. His role in the offense could expand, especially in the red zone where his consistent hands make him an inviting target.

This will be Kraft’s third season in the NFL, and he may still be capable of making another jump in his level of play.

Who Is Most Likely to Lead the Packers in Catches in 2025, Number One: Jayden Reed

Many fans may not realize it, but Jayden Reed has led the Packers in catches in each of the last two seasons. In 2024, Reed caught 55 passes for 857 yards and six touchdowns. He averaged a healthy 15.6 yards per catch.

Reed lines up primarily in the slot. He was on the field for just 63 percent of the Packers offensive snaps but still managed to lead the team in receptions.

Reed was reportedly concerned about his role in the offense after the Packers selected Golden in the first round. His agent discussed the issue with GM Brian Gutekunst and was assured the Michigan State alum would still be a major part of the offense.

Reed got off to a great start last season, but his production fell off later in the year. If he can be more consistent this season and reduce his number of dropped passes, he can repeat as the team’s leader in catches in 2025.