The Green Bay Packers are setting their sights on a successful 2025, aspiring to transition from a solid double-digit win team to a true contender. Central to this ambitious goal is the enhancement of their wide receiving corps, a group that hasn’t produced a 1,000-yard receiver since the days of Davante Adams in 2021. Compounding that challenge, the Packers’ receivers struggled with 33 drops last season—an alarming total that tied for the third-most in the league.
In a clear commitment to bolstering their offensive weaponry, the Packers made significant investments to support quarterback Jordan Love this offseason. For the first time since 2002, Green Bay selected a wide receiver in the first round, marking the end of the longest active drought in the NFL for such picks. They didn’t stop there; the Packers added two wide receivers within their first three selections of the draft. Matthew Golden from Texas was chosen at No. 23 overall, followed by TCU’s Savion Williams at No. 87, with offensive lineman Anthony Belton injected as the middle pick at No. 54.
During a recent chat with NFL Network at training camp, Love expressed genuine surprise at the support the front office provided. “I was definitely surprised, going into that first round, having the draft here in Green Bay, and hearing for the first time since 2000-and-whatever getting a receiver,” he shared, underscoring his anticipation. “So I was excited getting Matthew Golden, then Savion. Those are two guys that I think are going to add some dynamic weapons to our passing game. We’ve got a lot of weapons.”
Golden stands out as a potential game-changer right off the bat, showcasing impressive speed with a 4.29-second 40-yard dash at the NFL combine. He led the Longhorns in his final season with 987 receiving yards and nine touchdown receptions. Williams, a towering 6-foot-5 prospect, also brings versatility to the table. He could thrive under head coach Matt LaFleur’s creative offense, as he caught 60 passes for 611 yards and six touchdowns while also rushing for 322 yards and six additional scores last season for the Horned Frogs.
Alongside Golden and Williams, the Packers boast a talented group of receivers including Jayden Reed, Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, and Dontayvion Wicks. However, for the Packers to truly realize their championship aspirations, this unit must show more consistency moving forward. With the new rookie additions, there’s hope that the team will find the reliability and explosiveness it has been missing.
