There’s been plenty of drama surrounding the Green Bay Packers this offseason. After going 8-9 and missing the playoffs, the team is looking to potentially trade quarterback Aaron Rodgers. General manager Brian Gutekunst has a lot on his plate with free agency ongoing and the NFL draft quickly approaching. Here’s what you need to know about the Packers draft picks for 2023.
Green Bay Packers Draft Picks in the 2023 NFL Draft
The Packers will have ten total draft selections in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Here’s a look at the list of Green Bay Packers draft picks for the 2023 draft:
– 1st Round: 15th overall
– 2nd Round: 45th overall
– 3rd Round: 78th overall
– 4th Round: 116th overall
– 5th Round: 149th overall
– 5th Round: 170th overall
– 7th Round: 232nd overall
– 7th Round: 235th overall (from DET-LAR)
– 7th Round: 242nd overall (from JAX)
– 7th Round: 256th overall
Questions remain about what the team will do with its first pick in 2023. The bigger questions surround who will be playing quarterback for the team in 2023. All signs point towards Rodgers being traded and Jordan Love taking over. Love was taken in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He’s started just one game in two years as a pro.
Packers Mock Drafts and Team Needs
The Packers have work to do if they want to get back in the playoffs in 2023. Several mock drafts have the team addressing the need at tight end. This could come in the form of Notre Dame TE Michael Mayer or Utah TE Dalton Kincaid.
The team could also go with defensive lineman Bryan Bresee from Clemson. Bresee battled injuries throughout his career but showed off his talent with nine sacks and 15 tackles for loss in his career.
Another big need for the team is adding a talented player at the safety position. Options could include Alabama safety Brian Branch. The solid prospect had 90 total tackles and two interceptions for the Crimson Tide last season. He could potentially be a starter from day one if we see the Packers go the secondary route in Round 1.
The team will also be looking to add depth at wide receiver to give potential new starter Jordan Love some weapons on the offensive side of the football. The receiver room currently has Jeff Cotton, Romeo Doubs, Bo Melton, Samori Toure, and Christian Watson.
Jordan Addison is getting plenty of first-round buzz after 29 TD catches in his career at Pitt and USC. He had an explosive 17 touchdowns in 2021 for Pittsburgh and almost 1600 yards receiving before transferring to USC for the 2022 season. He is one of the top wideouts in the class.
When is the 2023 NFL Draft?
The 2023 NFL Draft is set to take place in Kansas City, Missouri over three days at the end of April. Starting on April 27th, the First Round selections will begin at 8 p.m. ET and will be televised live on NFL Network and ESPN. The following day, on April 28th, the second and third rounds of the draft will commence at 7 p.m. ET.
The last rounds of the draft will take place on April 29th, starting at noon eastern time. NFL enthusiasts can expect an exciting event as the teams make their picks and welcome the newest additions to their rosters.
Green Bay Packers Draft FAQs
The 2023 NFL Draft takes place on April 27-29. The event runs from Thursday to Saturday. It begins with the first round on Thursday at 8 p.m. eastern time.
The Packers have 10 selections in the 2023 draft. They have one pick in the first, second, third, and fourth rounds. The team has two fifth-round picks and four seventh-round picks.
The Packers will kick off their draft class with the 15th overall pick. Mock drafts show they might help out the offense by adding a tight end. In the 2022 draft, the Packers selected Devonte Wyatt in the first round at number 28 overall.