- Joined
- May 8, 2002
- Posts
- 560,264
- Reaction score
- 48
The staff at Packers Wire already highlighted their top three first-round fits for the Green Bay Packers in the 2025 NFL draft. Now, it's time to turn our focus to the meat of the draft: Day 2 and Day 3, when the Packers have seven picks.
Can Brian Gutekunst find more contributors between the second and seventh rounds? The Packers have single picks in the second, third, fourth, fifth and six rounds and two picks in the seventh round in 2025.
Here is each writer's favorite Day 2 fit and Day 3 fit:
Top first-round fits: DL Derrick Harmon, DE Shemar Stewart, WR Tetairoa McMillan
Day 2: WR Jalen Royals, Utah State: Iowa State's Jayden Higgins would be my preference in the second round, but it's unclear if he'll be available at No. 54. The Packers have a realistic shot at Royals, the 79th overall player by the consensus board, in both the second and third rounds on Day 2. The Utah State product has it all for the Packers at receiver -- size, athleticism, production. He caught 21 touchdown passes over the last two seasons, participated at the Senior Bowl and did all the pre-draft testing. He shares similarities with Jayden Reed, but Royals is a big-play creator with perimeter-slot versatility. Sound like a Packer.
Day 3 - CB Caleb Ransaw, Tulane/OL Caleb Rogers, Texas Tech: I'm cheating and picking two players here. I'd bet at least one of the Calebs will be a Packer by Saturday. Ransaw checks all the boxes for the Packers, including athleticism, versatility, experience and size. The same could be said for Rogers, who played four different positions at Texas Tech and tested like an elite athlete. He could be another ideal tackle-to-guard transition player for the Packers at the next level. The Packers need a corner and offensive line depth, and Ransaw and Rogers are nearly perfect fits.
Top first-round fits: DE Shemar Stewart, WR Emeka Egbuka, DL Walter Nolen
Day 2 - Edge rusher J.T. Tuimoloau, Ohio State: If the Packers don't take an edge on Day 1, I really like Tuimoloau as a Day 2 target. . The first word that comes to mind when watching Tuimoloau is physical. At 6-4, 264 pounds with 33.75-inch arms, he has the ideal size and length Green Bay looks for in its edge rushers. In terms of his playstyle, Tuimoloau has a ton of nuance to his game, playing with great pad level and hand usage to penetrate the backfield and get off blocks. He was also one of the most productive edge rushers in college football last season, totaling 61 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, and 12.5 sacks. Tuimoloau is one of the most complete edge prospects in this class and would be a steal for the Packers on Day 2.
Day 3 - CB Bilhal Kone, Western Michigan: Cornerback remains a significant need in Green Bay, and I wouldn't be surprised if the Packers added multiple prospects at the position in the draft. One Day 3 name I really like is Bilhal Kone out of Western Michigan. Kone logged heavy reps in Cover 3—a staple of Jeff Hafley's scheme—which gives him a potential edge when transitioning to the Packers' system. Over the past two seasons, he racked up 17 pass breakups, showing solid ball skills even if they only resulted in two interceptions. His aggressive playstyle can occasionally lead to penalties, and his tackling still needs work. That said, Kone's instincts and coverage ability give him legitimate upside as a future starter.
Top first-round fits: DL Derrick Harmon, DE Mykel Williams, OL Kelvin Banks Jr.
Day 2 - DE Landon Jackson, Arkansas: The Arkansas edge rusher was built in the Brian Gutekunst edge rusher lab. Jackson is 6-6, 260 pounds with nearly 34-inch arms. He’s a power-packed pass rusher who can blast through offensive linemen like a sledgehammer. He finished this past season with 6.5 sacks and 35 pressures. He’s sturdy and assignment sound against the run. With his frame, strength and athleticism, Jackson would be a great value pick in the second round and it would not be surprising if he were the pick at 23.
Day 3 - OL Caleb Rogers, Texas Tech: Rogers finished his career at Texas Tech with 35 starts at right tackle, 16 at left tackle, two at left guard and two at right guard. This past season, Rogers started nine games at right tackle, two at left guard and two at right guard. Along with his versatility, Rogers is an outstanding athlete. Due to his shorter arms, Rogers will likely find a home at guard at the next level. With his versatility, athleticism and experience, Rogers could be the next Day 3 offensive lineman the Packers target.
Top first-round fits: CB Maxwell Hairston, DE Shemar Stewart, DL Kenneth Grant
Day 2 - CB Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame: Morrison would be a first round pick in this draft if not for suffering a season-ending hip injury last October, which has clouded his evaluation and not allowed him to complete any athletic testing. He is incredibly smooth and has nimble feet to stay tight in coverage consistently and I believe he is the best cover corner in the draft. Part of why Morrison suffered the hip injury could be the lack of regard he has for his own body (in a good way) in run defense. For not the biggest guy (6’0 ⅕”, 193 lbs), Morrison throws himself around and defends the run with physicality. Whether the Packers can forgive his lack of testing and are comfortable with the injury is another question, but if they managed to pick up Morrison on day two, it could be the steal of the weekend.
Day 3 - WR Tai Felton, Maryland: I was pleasantly surprised to see Felton was brought to Green Bay on a pre-draft visit, as I did not expect them to be interested due to his tall and skinny body type at just over 6-1, 183 pounds. Felton ran in the 4.3’s at the combine and excelled in the jumps as well, and his athleticism shows up on tape. He is a really fun watch, playing all over the field including around 30% of snaps in the slot. Felton runs crisp routes and is consistently open, has an extra gear of speed to blow by defenders and is a threat after the catch, ranking fourth in the FBS for missed tackles forced last season. He would be a departure from the receivers the Packers usually prefer, but the tape says he’s worth it.
This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Top Day 2 and Day 3 players for Packers in 2025 draft
Continue reading...
Can Brian Gutekunst find more contributors between the second and seventh rounds? The Packers have single picks in the second, third, fourth, fifth and six rounds and two picks in the seventh round in 2025.
Here is each writer's favorite Day 2 fit and Day 3 fit:
Zach Kruse
Top first-round fits: DL Derrick Harmon, DE Shemar Stewart, WR Tetairoa McMillan
Day 2: WR Jalen Royals, Utah State: Iowa State's Jayden Higgins would be my preference in the second round, but it's unclear if he'll be available at No. 54. The Packers have a realistic shot at Royals, the 79th overall player by the consensus board, in both the second and third rounds on Day 2. The Utah State product has it all for the Packers at receiver -- size, athleticism, production. He caught 21 touchdown passes over the last two seasons, participated at the Senior Bowl and did all the pre-draft testing. He shares similarities with Jayden Reed, but Royals is a big-play creator with perimeter-slot versatility. Sound like a Packer.
Day 3 - CB Caleb Ransaw, Tulane/OL Caleb Rogers, Texas Tech: I'm cheating and picking two players here. I'd bet at least one of the Calebs will be a Packer by Saturday. Ransaw checks all the boxes for the Packers, including athleticism, versatility, experience and size. The same could be said for Rogers, who played four different positions at Texas Tech and tested like an elite athlete. He could be another ideal tackle-to-guard transition player for the Packers at the next level. The Packers need a corner and offensive line depth, and Ransaw and Rogers are nearly perfect fits.
Brandon Carwile
Top first-round fits: DE Shemar Stewart, WR Emeka Egbuka, DL Walter Nolen
Day 2 - Edge rusher J.T. Tuimoloau, Ohio State: If the Packers don't take an edge on Day 1, I really like Tuimoloau as a Day 2 target. . The first word that comes to mind when watching Tuimoloau is physical. At 6-4, 264 pounds with 33.75-inch arms, he has the ideal size and length Green Bay looks for in its edge rushers. In terms of his playstyle, Tuimoloau has a ton of nuance to his game, playing with great pad level and hand usage to penetrate the backfield and get off blocks. He was also one of the most productive edge rushers in college football last season, totaling 61 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, and 12.5 sacks. Tuimoloau is one of the most complete edge prospects in this class and would be a steal for the Packers on Day 2.
Day 3 - CB Bilhal Kone, Western Michigan: Cornerback remains a significant need in Green Bay, and I wouldn't be surprised if the Packers added multiple prospects at the position in the draft. One Day 3 name I really like is Bilhal Kone out of Western Michigan. Kone logged heavy reps in Cover 3—a staple of Jeff Hafley's scheme—which gives him a potential edge when transitioning to the Packers' system. Over the past two seasons, he racked up 17 pass breakups, showing solid ball skills even if they only resulted in two interceptions. His aggressive playstyle can occasionally lead to penalties, and his tackling still needs work. That said, Kone's instincts and coverage ability give him legitimate upside as a future starter.
Brennen Rupp
Top first-round fits: DL Derrick Harmon, DE Mykel Williams, OL Kelvin Banks Jr.
Day 2 - DE Landon Jackson, Arkansas: The Arkansas edge rusher was built in the Brian Gutekunst edge rusher lab. Jackson is 6-6, 260 pounds with nearly 34-inch arms. He’s a power-packed pass rusher who can blast through offensive linemen like a sledgehammer. He finished this past season with 6.5 sacks and 35 pressures. He’s sturdy and assignment sound against the run. With his frame, strength and athleticism, Jackson would be a great value pick in the second round and it would not be surprising if he were the pick at 23.
Day 3 - OL Caleb Rogers, Texas Tech: Rogers finished his career at Texas Tech with 35 starts at right tackle, 16 at left tackle, two at left guard and two at right guard. This past season, Rogers started nine games at right tackle, two at left guard and two at right guard. Along with his versatility, Rogers is an outstanding athlete. Due to his shorter arms, Rogers will likely find a home at guard at the next level. With his versatility, athleticism and experience, Rogers could be the next Day 3 offensive lineman the Packers target.
Mark Oldacres
Top first-round fits: CB Maxwell Hairston, DE Shemar Stewart, DL Kenneth Grant
Day 2 - CB Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame: Morrison would be a first round pick in this draft if not for suffering a season-ending hip injury last October, which has clouded his evaluation and not allowed him to complete any athletic testing. He is incredibly smooth and has nimble feet to stay tight in coverage consistently and I believe he is the best cover corner in the draft. Part of why Morrison suffered the hip injury could be the lack of regard he has for his own body (in a good way) in run defense. For not the biggest guy (6’0 ⅕”, 193 lbs), Morrison throws himself around and defends the run with physicality. Whether the Packers can forgive his lack of testing and are comfortable with the injury is another question, but if they managed to pick up Morrison on day two, it could be the steal of the weekend.
Day 3 - WR Tai Felton, Maryland: I was pleasantly surprised to see Felton was brought to Green Bay on a pre-draft visit, as I did not expect them to be interested due to his tall and skinny body type at just over 6-1, 183 pounds. Felton ran in the 4.3’s at the combine and excelled in the jumps as well, and his athleticism shows up on tape. He is a really fun watch, playing all over the field including around 30% of snaps in the slot. Felton runs crisp routes and is consistently open, has an extra gear of speed to blow by defenders and is a threat after the catch, ranking fourth in the FBS for missed tackles forced last season. He would be a departure from the receivers the Packers usually prefer, but the tape says he’s worth it.
This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Top Day 2 and Day 3 players for Packers in 2025 draft
Continue reading...
