First let’s start with the big night outside of Lambeau field. The 2025 NFL Draft night one was a smashing success. The visual of all those NFL fans was truly amazing to witness. Sprinkle in the start of the draft with Clay Matthew’s Donald Trump speech and you knew we were in for a special night. The NFL Fans and specifically Green Bay Packers fans brought the energy all night. Leading to one of the coolest Draft moments with Mark Murphy up on stage. The eruption from the crowd when Mark said “for the first time since 2002 draft a WR” was truly special. A moment many Green Bay Packers fans wont forget for a very long time, fans are welcoming Matthew Golden with open arms. Does it get more special than a player with the last name Golden playing for the Green and Gold? Pack-A-Day Podcasts Andy Herman gave a wonderful analysis on his immediate thoughts last night :

DT – T.J. Sanders – South Carolina

The 2025 NFL Draft saw multiple Defensive Line players taken, an intriguing option still out there is South Carolinas Defensive Tackle T.J. Sanders. Sanders is a 6’4’’ 290 pound 3 technique who wins with linear and lateral quickness to shoot gaps and disrupt. He possesses violent hands pack serious pop at the point of attack, showing the ability to jolt centers off balance and create immediate separation in one-on-one situations. At South Carolina he showed natural leverage and flexibility through his hips enables impressive cornering ability rare for an interior defender, consistently squeezing through tight creases to affect the quarterback. Sanders has an advanced pass rush repertoire featuring a devastating rip move and crafty inside scissors counter that consistently puts interior linemen in recovery mode.

CB – Will Johnson – Michigan

Will Johnson is a 6’2’’ 202 pound Cornerback out of the University of Michigan who seems to be free falling down NFL draft boards due to health concerns. Johnson possesses a rare blend of size and fluidity – maintains his backpedal integrity against shifty receivers while using his 6’2″ frame to bully smaller wideouts at the line. With an elite football IQ that shows up in zone coverage, he anticipates route combinations and jumps underneath throws with veteran savvy. At the University of Michigan Johnson showcased a nasty competitive streak in press coverage and uses his length to disrupt timing and shows some real dog when fighting through blocks.

CB – Benjamin Morrison – Notre Dame

Benjamin Morrison is a 6 ft 190 pound Cornerback out of Notre Dame. Morrison is a smart, smooth moving man coverage cornerback with good instincts for making plays on the ball. He is getting back to form after hip surgery and getting stronger is a big key for Morrisons future as an outside starting cornerback. He shows exceptional processing speed when reading route combinations, consistently jumps underneath routes before quarterbacks can hit their back foot. Possessing elite short-area quickness that allows him to mirror receivers off the line. At Notre Dame Morrison maintained outstanding leverage in press coverage, using his quick feet and fluid hips to stay in phase through stems and breaks.

The rest of the 2025 NFL Draft from Green Bay should be a lot of fun, we will all be waiting to see who will become the next member of the Green Bay Packers.

Make sure to check out last weeks NFL Draft Prospect Primer 8.0: https://packerstalk.com/2025/04/18/2025-packers-nfl-draft-prospect-primer-8-0/

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Joseph is an avid Packers fan since the age of five who enjoys giving his opinions on his favorite team! The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary - Vince Lombardi. Go Pack Go!

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