The Green Bay Packers made fewer moves than any other NFL team during the 2025 free-agency period. They retained only two of their own free agents, Isaiah McDuffie and Brandon McManus, while adding Nate Hobbs from the Las Vegas Raiders and Aaron Banks from the San Francisco 49ers.
As of the second week of free agency, the Packers still have needs at cornerback, defensive line, and wide receiver. With the overall pool of available talent thinning, any major impactful additions to Green Bay’s roster this offseason will likely come through the draft.
With that in mind, I tried maximizing positional value while addressing Green Bay’s needs in this Monday’s mock draft.
Mock Draft Monday
I felt like I reached for Porter, but he's a phenomenal athlete at a premium position, exactly the type of player the Packers would love to have.
Jalen Rivers has over 1,000 career snaps at OT and G, and we know how much Gutey loves versatile O-linemen. pic.twitter.com/GqMSEbEgOt
— Felipe Reis Aceti (@Aceti_Felipe) March 17, 2025
Round 1 – Pick 30: DL Derrick Harmon, Oregon
Harmon is that classic Packers player type. He can play all positions on the defensive line and combines quickness with power to create chaos for opposing guards. With Green Bay finishing 26th in pass-rush win rate in 2024, they desperately need help. Harmon provides an immediate upgrade, with the ability to rotate inside and on the edge.
Round 2 – Pick 54: CB Darien Porter, Iowa State
I doubt the Packers would take Porter at this spot. He played only 327 snaps as a true cornerback in college and is already 24. However, Pro Football Focus’ board ranking seems a bit off. Bleacher Report has Porter listed as a third-round prospect, which feels more accurate.
A realistic scenario would be Green Bay selecting him early on Day 3. They need depth, and Porter is a phenomenal athlete (9.99 Relative Athletic Score) and could at least start camp as a rotational depth player. Eventually, he could see some reps with the starting secondary in the nickel or dime.
Round 3 – Pick 87: WR Savion Williams, TCU
Williams led all wide receivers with 43 total missed tackles forced, far ahead of the next best, who had just 32. He did this while also taking snaps at running back. Verified at 6’4″, 220 lbs., with a 73.5% career contested catch rate, Williams also posted a 4.48 40-yard dash, the fastest of any offensive prospect his size or larger at this year’s combine.
He’s a guy Matt LaFleur can use both on horizontal plays and occasionally as a deep threat to stretch the field. With Christian Watson recovering from his torn ACL, the Packers must find a way to replicate his speed.
Round 4 – Pick 109 (From BUF): OT Jalen Rivers, Miami
With over 1,000 career snaps at both tackle and guard, Rivers brings the versatility that Brian Gutekunst loves in offensive linemen. The Packers will have some tough decisions to make next offseason regarding their offensive line, with Rasheed Walker, Zach Tom, and Sean Rhyan all slated to be unrestricted free agents.
If contract negotiations stall with Tom or Walker, Rivers can serve as a contingency plan. He can also play inside if needed. University of Miami student and Zone Coverage writer Luke Sims even advocated for Green Bay to take him.
Round 4 – Pick 124: WR Tory Horton, Colorado State
Horton posted an unofficial 4.41 at the combine and had a 9.78 Relative Athletic Score. He’s a smooth-moving receiver with experience in the slot, out wide, and as a high-volume target. Horton is a good route runner, has great tempo in the stem, and sharp cuts in and out of breaks. He has a strong feel for zone coverage, consistently finding soft spots in both depth and width. Horton has great hands, whether securing passes in stride or through contact. When asked which NFL receivers he studies, he named Romeo Doubs.
Overall, I managed to address three key positions of need. I like Horton and Williams to boost competition in the receiver room and Porter as a potential developmental project. The biggest point of focus, though, is that I didn’t take a single edge rusher. Given Green Bay’s lack of moves to improve the pass rush on the outside, I suspect Jeff Hafley has a lot of confidence in Rashan Gary and the developments of Lukas Van Ness and Brenton Cox Jr.