Packers 2025 NFL Draft - Photo by MWC Tom Schumacher
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) – The 2025 NFL Draft grades have been released, and many analysts had mixed reviews of the Packers’ 2025 draft class after they chose to prioritize offense over defense in the early rounds.
According to NFL.com, which gave the Packers a draft an A-grade, Green Bay was able to give franchise quarterback Jordan Love some much-needed help, saying, “Green Bay ended its 23-year streak of not drafting a receiver in Round 1 with Golden, whom the team surely hopes is the downfield playmaker Jordan Love needs. Instead of adding a cornerback and edge rusher on Day 2, the Packers gambled on Belton’s size to overcome his lapses against speed and took advantage of versatile offensive weapon Savion Williams still being on the board.
“Power rusher Sorrell and hybrid linebacker/edge Oliver bring much-needed punch to the defensive line. Brinson wasn’t a big name on Georgia’s defense, but the Packers still went back to that talent well because of his quickness and power off the snap. The team finally picked a corner (Robinson) and announced the tenacious John Williams as a guard, although he started in tackle in college,” NFL.com’s analysis continued.
Bleacher Report’s review wasn’t as positive, giving the Packers only a C+, saying, “Either the Packers didn’t like what they saw from their receivers last season, or they really want a crowded receiving corps. It’s going to be on Coach Matt LaFleur to form the right rotation for Jordan Love on the field, but players competing for snaps is rarely a bad idea. Green Bay might still lack a legitimate No. 1 wideout, but Golden is a speedy weapon and a friendly target with reliable hands. Williams has received comparisons to Deebo Samuel with his ability to contribute from the backfield. Perhaps the Packers focused too much on the offensive side and waited too long to add another pass rusher.”
Other outlets such as ESPN, FOX Sports, and Yahoo! Sports gave the Packers a B grade for their draft class, while CBS Sports and Pro Football Focus gave the Packers a B- as they felt Green Bay needed to do more to shore up their secondary.
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