April 21st, 2025
The mock draft above was completed on Pro Football & Sports Network, four days before the draft occurred. It includes trades and the simulation covers the entire draft (Rounds 1-7).
Round 1
The Packers had the 23rd pick originally but there was not much value, so I traded down to the 30th pick overall and selected Defensive Tackle Walter Nolen (6’4” and 296 pounds) out of Ole Miss. Nolen has a lot of upside because he is 21 years old and will only continue to develop his great athleticism and pass rush moves. Ultimately, his tremendous potential is what gets him drafted here.
Round 2
The first pick of this round was received via a trade up, which allowed me to get one of my favorite Wide Receivers, Utah State’s Jalen Royals (6’0” and 205 pounds). He has a great ability to gain many yards after the catch and ran a 4.42 40-yard dash. He has easy acceleration too, as he runs a 1.49 10-yard split, which tied for first at the NFL Combine. The ability to escape, along with his great speed and acceleration makes him a good selection.
As part of the compensation I received for 23rd pick, I got the 58th pick and selected Arkansas EDGE Landon Jackson (6’6” and 264 pounds), who is an athletic marvel with a RAS of 9.78. He is an absolute monster and at his stature, could also play on the Interior Defensive Line if he gains more weight.
Round 3
I traded up for the 100th selection and picked Cornerback Jordan Hancock (6’0” and 205 pounds) from Ohio State. First, he has some very good athleticism, scoring a 9.82 RAS, which will meet Green Bay Packers’ General Manager Brian Gutekunst’s standards for athleticism. He can also play Safety and in the slot. However, he was not my number one choice, as I was hoping to get another Cornerback, but they were flying off the draft board. This meant I decided to take one before the decent ones were gone. I panicked and it was not smart. This is my least favorite pick.
Round 4
This time around, there was a player falling down so I took that opportunity and traded up plenty of spots to get him. That player is none other than Stanford Wide Receiver Elic Ayomanor (6’2” and 206 pounds). This is my favorite pick because the opportunity presented itself to trade up and select this player. He also ran a 4.44 40-yard dash and is somewhat a great route-runner, as he is able to find his way to the ball seemingly a lot of the time. He shows his willingness to get better on the field due to his brilliant work ethic according to multiple sources. It should be noted that the Packers also used a top-30 visit on him.
Round 5
No one was drafted as the pick(s) were traded away.
Round 6
The next selection was Wisconsin Offensive Tackle Jack Nelson (6’7” and 314 pounds), who could become a very good swing/backup Tackle for the Packers. He has some athleticism but there is no official testing, so his athleticism is in question. He was given draftable grades by websites, and the Packers usually draft Offensive Linemen, so I took one here.
Round 7
At this point in the Draft, the selections are lottery tickets. The players have high potential, but also a very low floor. These next two picks are exact examples of that. The first of two 7th Round picks was Nebraska Wide Receiver Isaiah Neyor. He is a freakish athlete at 6’4” and 218 pounds, with a RAS of 9.98. He ran a 4.40 40-yard dash and a 38” vertical jump. He could take over Packers’ Wide Receiver Christian Watson’s role as the deep threat because of his height, weight, and speed. However, this will probably not happen as Neyor has a tendency to drop many passes. That is the reason he will be drafted late, and if he could catch, he would be drafted much earlier.
The final pick was used on Florida Cornerback Trikweze Bridges (6’2” and 196 pounds), who was not even invited to the NFL Combine this draft cycle. However, he showed out at his pro day, getting a 9.16 RAS. He is very similar to Jordan Hancock, the previous selection, as he can play Safety and even in the slot too. Some sources said he ran a 4.38 40-yard dash and others have timed it at 4.45. He would be an excellent depth piece and probably has a higher floor than his fellow 7th Round pick.