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Packers 2025 draft preview: Rookie contributor and long-term stability required at WR

The Green Bay Packers will go into the 2025 NFL draft with eight draft picks and plenty of roster needs to address after limping to the finish line of an otherwise promising season in 2024. Brian Gutekunst and Matt LaFleur believe their team is ready to start competing for championships, but the Packers still need to find more early contributors and long-term foundational pieces in this year's draft.

Can the Packers use the 2025 draft to solidify their status as one of the NFC's top contenders?

Packers Wire’s position-by-position draft preview continues at wide receiver:

On the roster

  • Christian Watson: 25 years old, signed through 2025 season

  • Romeo Doubs: 25 years old, signed through 2025 season

  • Jayden Reed: 24 years old, signed through 2026 season

  • Dontayvion Wicks: 23 years old, signed through 2026 season

  • Malik Heath: 25 years old, signed through 2025 season

  • Bo Melton: 25 years old, signed through 2025 season

  • Mecole Hardman: 27 years old, signed through 2025 season

  • Julian Hicks: 25 years old, signed through 2025 season

  • Corneilius Johnson: 24 years old, signed through 2025 season

  • Tulu Griffin: 24 years old, signed through 2025 season

Short-term need

Moderate.