2025 NFL Draft: 5 Potential Targets for the Green Bay Packers
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| 2025 Packers DT Kenneth Grant? |
The Green Bay Packers have concluded their 2024 NFL Draft and most experts agree that this year's annual tradition was a resounding success. Packers GM Brian Gutekunst spun an intricate web of leaders and elite athletes, adding needed depth to a team that is already considered to be a Super Bowl contender. Now, that that's out of the way and we've already established Green Bay as the team to beat this year, it's never too early to look ahead to the 2025 NFL Draft.
Here are 5 potential targets for the Green Bay Packers:
5. Mushin Muhammad III, WR, Texas A&M
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| "Moose" Muhammad III |
Yes, the Green Bay Packers are stacked at WR, but no one has stepped up as the true #1 yet. Christian Watson has all the makings of a true #1 NFL wideout, but he also has a troubling injury history. If that trend continues in 2024, the Packers could look elsewhere and may look in the direction of someone who comes from an NFL bloodline.
"Moose" Muhammad III is the son of former Bears WR Mushin Muhammad and arguably possesses more raw talent than his Pro Bowl father, who holds the record for the longest catch in Super Bowl history. That's an exceptional pedigree.
The 6'1" Muhammad III is fast and excels from the slot position for the Texas A&M Aggies. The high school All American has the speed to play the slot position at the next level, but also has the size (6'1") and consistent hands to excel as a 1 or a 2 in the NFL.
Muhammad III looks to capitalize on what has been a stellar college career with a breakout senior season that could see him go as high as round 1 in next year's draft. Don't be surprised if all of that leads to the strong-handed Muhammad wearing green & gold.
NFL Comparison: Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Detroit Lions
4. Donovan Edwards, RB, Michigan
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| National Champion Donovan Edwards |
The Green Bay Packers have revamped the running back group for the 2024 season. With the addition of Josh Jacobs from the Las Vegas Raiders, the returning A.J. Dillon, and rookie MarShawn Lloyd, the Packers running back group has the talent to dominate. That's 2024. 2025, however, could look quite different.
Dillon is playing on a one-year deal and it would be difficult to imagine the veteran returning to Green Bay after the 2024 season. Josh Jacobs has had his share of injuries and will be 27 before the start of next season. While 27 may seem young, it's up there in running back years where 30 is considered over-the-hill for most. While MarShawn Lloyd may prove to be the guy, the Green Bay Packers will still need depth at the position in 2025.
Enter Donovan Edwards. Edwards has championship pedigree coming from the Michigan football program, but he also knows how to share the load, having done so with former teammate and current Los Angeles Ram Blake Corum.
Edwards would be an ideal fit for the Packers pass first offense, as he is a dual threat, just as dangerous with his hands as he is on the ground. He is a natural playmaker, who is a threat anytime he has the ball in his hands. Spelling Lloyd and Jacobs, all while simultaneously being another weapon for Jordan Love, would be an ideal fit for the versatile Edwards.
NFL Comparison: Alvin Kamara, RB, New Orleans Saints
3. Shilo Sanders, S, Colorado
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| NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders with son Shilo. |
Shilo Sanders is the quiet one in his family, which is somewhat laughable considering his own huge personality. Often dwarfed by his father Deion's boisterous personality and by his brother Shadeur, who is expected to be the first overall pick in next year's draft, Shilo flies a bit under the radar in the Sanders family. But it would be a big mistake to sleep on Shilo Sanders. As one of the more unheralded members of the famous Sanders family, Shilo plays with a chip on his shoulder that should keep him motivated at the next level.
Like his Hall of Fame father, Shilo plays in the secondary and is versatile enough to either man the safety position or cornerback. Sanders excels at coverage and has demonstrated proficiency in both man and zone, but is also a willing tackler in run support.
Quarterbacks hate throwing against Shilo, who over his college career has given QBs nightmarishly low ratings when targeted. Like his father, he is also a natural playmaker when the ball is in his hands.
Whether it's at safety or corner, Sanders would be a natural fit in the Packers newfound hard-hitting, ball hawking secondary. The Packers once passed on a Sanders who also wore the #21. It would be a mistake to do so twice.
NFL Comparison: Ryan Clark, Safety, Steelers
2. Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
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| Kenneth Grant being held and it doesn't matter. |
But don't be too quick to judge a book by its cover. Even at nearly 350 pounds, Grant shows scary athleticism. Not only does he excel as a run defender, but has proven to be an excellent pass rusher as well. Last year, as a sophomore, Grant had 20 pressures, 14 quarterback hurries, and 4 sacks, all from the interior defensive line position.
Grant has elite level agility and is nearly impossible to block. He is a strong tackler that provides a terrifying, dominant presence in the middle of Michigan's vaunted defensive line. With Kenny Clark on his way out of Green Bay, Grant would be as seamless a transition as the Packers could possibly make at the position.
NFL Comparison: Kris Jenkins, DT, Carolina Panthers
1. Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State
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| Quarterbacks have learned not to throw Denzel Burke's way. |
Secondary is a recurring theme for the Green Bay Packers, so look for that to continue in the 2025 NFL Draft. Even if the team is markedly improved at the position in 2024, the Packers could still look to add to their positions of strength.
If Jaire Alexander continues to be a question mark due to injury or distraction, Green Bay could look for a new potential number one CB well before Alexander becomes a free agent after the 2026 season.
Ohio State defensive back Denzel Burke is that guy. The projected first rounder shows elite level capability at both defending the pass and run defense. The do-it-all type has excellent size at 6'1' and 200 pounds and has elite level athleticism to go with it. Burke is a jump out of the room type with superb speed and agility. He is a threat to score anytime he is anywhere near the ball.
His collegiate interception numbers are on the lower side overall (2 total interceptions), but there is a very good reason for that. Burke has gained the reputation as a shutdown corner, and much like former Packers CB Al Harris, quarterbacks simply avoid throwing to his side of the field.
If Brian Gutekunst's draft history shows anything, it's that he loves elite athleticism. Burke has that and more in abundance.
NFL Comparison: Jaire Alexander, CB, Green Bay Packers
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