For the second time this offseason we dive into some realistic options for the Green Bay Packers with the 2025 Packers NFL Draft Prospect Primer 2.0. Green Bay Packers GM Brian Gutenkunst 2025 draft is going to be very important to the long term future of the team. Gutenkunst typically wants as many picks as possible, unfortunately in 2025 the team currently holds only 7 draft picks. The GM needs to be very careful with how he uses his resources. With needs at EDGE, DL, CB, and WR, the amount of picks at the Packers disposal will need to be used intelligently.

EDGE – James Pearce Jr. – Tennessee

  • James Pearce Jr. displays elite first-step explosion off the edge that forces tackles to bail out of their stance. This creates immediate advantages in pass rush situations. He possesses remarkable bend and ankle flexion when turning the corner. Consistently getting hip-to-hip with tackles before reducing his surface area to flatten to the QB. Pearce Jr. demonstrates advanced hand usage for his experience level, particularly with his signature rip move that pairs perfectly with his speed rush. ESPNs Ryan Fowler breaks down Pearce Jr’s strengths below:

EDGE – Mike Green – Marshall

  • Green has an explosive first step and bend around the edge reminiscent of Von Miller. He consistently beats tackles with pure speed and ankle flexion. Mike Greens advanced pass rush repertoire featuring devastating cross-chop move and fluid spin counter that keeps blockers guessing. Mike Green has violent hands and natural leverage that allows him to consistently defeat longer tackles despite his size limitations. ESPN analyst Field Yates shared some highlights from Senior bowl.

EDGE – Donovan Ezeiruaku – Boston College

  • Ezeiruaku is a masterful technician who strings together pass rush moves with the timing and grace of a veteran, consistently forcing tackles to guess wrong on his attack angles.
  • Possessing natural bend and ankle flexion allow him to turn impossibly tight corners, maintaining speed while reducing his surface area to a minimal target. He has an explosive first step paired with quick diagnostic skills lets him shoot gaps and disrupt plays before they develop, especially evident against zone runs. NFL analyst Ben Fennell shared a recent highlight below:

Be sure to also check out last week’s prospect primer.

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