Green Bay often chooses high-upside edge rushers but that hasn't worked out in recent years (Lukas Van Ness). In a departure from that, the Packers pick the high-floor Tuimoloau who can set the edge in run defense and use pash rush moves to get home.

The Packers are entering the 2025 draft with eight picks and well-defined roster needs. As Brian Gutekunst and the Packers make selections over the next three days, we will provide pick-by-pick analysis with player information and player profiles:

The 2025 NFL draft (ESPN, ABC, ESPN App) is underway in Green Bay, and the Packers selected Texas WR Matthew Golden with the No. 23 pick of Round 1. Analysis of every pick | Updated depth chart Round 1,