Following a disappointing loss in the Wild Card round against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Green Bay Packers’ offseason has begun. With that, Green Bay must make necessary roster cuts, sign their missing pieces in free agency, and prepare for the 2025 NFL Draft. Given this part of the offseason, Packers fans are putting on the general manager hats, dusting off the ol’ laptops, and creating their best-case mock drafts, using tools like the PFN Mock Draft Simulator.
And in their playoff loss against the Eagles, the Packers’ draft needs became a bit clearer — if they weren’t already clear.
Even though injuries played a large point in that game, Green Bay was flat-out beaten by Philly, exposing parts of this team that must get fixed in the offseason.
In free agency, the Packers could sign a couple of pass-catchers, fixing their self-acclaimed need for a No. 1 receiver.
But — regarding the 2025 NFL Draft — here’s what the Packers are working with.
Packers 2025 NFL Draft position needs: CB, EDGE, WR, DT, C
Considering Jaire Alexander’s lingering injury issues, the Packers could pick up a pairing partner — or replacement if Green Bay chooses to move on from Alexander in the offseason — with their first-round pick.
With the talent likely to remain at their pick in the draft, a few prospects could scratch their itch at cornerback, aligning with proper draft value.
Along with cornerback, the Packers have needs at edge rusher, receiver, defensive tackle, and center, according to the PFN Mock Draft Simulator — which made the picks for this mock draft.
Since that tool allows for trading, it gives a more realistic opportunity to go through a mock draft, making for more likely results. It isn’t a perfect tool, as predicting the NFL Draft is difficult. But — with more and more mock drafts getting completed by at-home general managers based on their own research — it’s an interesting tool to utilize during the dark days of the NFL offseason.
Although the simulator didn’t predict a trade-up — or trade-down — there was one significant transaction between the Denver Broncos and Chicago Bears. Moving up to the 10th pick, the Broncos traded up with the Bears, drafting Boise State star Ashton Jeanty.
But, with Green Bay as the focus of this mock draft simulation, who was their first-round selection?
The PFN Mock Draft Simulator (with trades) is a tool for fans to put themselves in the seat of a general manager for an NFL franchise during the NFL Draft. This tool compiles data from PFN’s NFL Draft big board and user-submitted mock drafts to give fans an idea of where prospects could land in the actual draft. A computer simulation made these picks and trades.
Packers No. 23 pick: Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Benjamin Morrison (20) tackles Navy Midshipmen wide receiver Vincent Terrell Jr. (23) during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium.
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With the 23rd pick in the 2025 NFL [mock] Draft, the Packers got their cornerback, nabbing the third — or fourth, based on the position Travis Hunter plays — cornerback of the draft.
In this simulation, the New York Giants selected Travis Hunter with the No. 3 pick. Then, the San Francisco 49ers took Will Johnson out of Michigan. But, the next cornerback wouldn’t get drafted until the Atlanta Falcons selected Shavon Revel out of East Carolina, leaving the Packers to take the fourth and final corner of the first round: Benjamin Morrison.
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Benjamin Morrison is LOCKDOWN.
Started all three years at Notre Dame and has a career 44.1 passer rating allowed with 12 PBUs and 9 picks.
He’s physical at the catch point with good ball skills and his play strength makes him effective in the run game.
Possible 1st rounder
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Although he’s the fourth corner selected in this mock draft simulation, he’d be a great addition to a defense that needs help in the secondary.
As a three-year player for the Fighting Irish, Morrison had his least-productive season in 2024.
After starting the season strong after two high-production years for the Notre Dame corner, he suffered a season-ending hip injury, leaving Notre Dame with unfinished business heading into the 2025 NFL Draft.
Through his first two seasons at Notre Dame, Morrison combined for 64 tackles (47 solo, 17 assisted), 14 passes defended, nine interceptions, and five tackles for loss.
With a true need at cornerback, the Packers could get an All-Pro cornerback at a discounted rate, given his hip injury. Especially if Morrison can show he’s moved on from the injury and it won’t hold him back, it’d be a homerun hit for Brian Gutekunst and Co. in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Packers No. 54 pick: Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
After attacking their biggest position of need with the first pick, the PFN Mock Draft Simulator comes back and attacks a need their running back put near the top: receiver.
With their second-round pick, the mock draft simulator selected Jayden Higgins out of Iowa State — a receiver who’s gotten a lot of attention and buzz after the Senior Bowl.
Most notably, social media was losing its mind over a release he had, looking somewhat similar to a former Packers receiver.
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Jayden Higgins release is one of the best I’ve seen, just leaves the DB in the dust on this rep:
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Now, one thing to note about that release is that it took him nearly three seconds to move five yards off the line of scrimmage. Very rarely will a quarterback have that type of time. It could work sometimes, but that type of release will rarely work as a go-to move for an NFL receiver.
However, that isn’t how all of his releases look, as he’s a very sound route-running receiver.
On top of being a savvy route runner, Higgins has a great X-receiver build, standing 6-foot-4 and weighing 214 pounds.
Even though his routes look Davante Adams-esque, comparing them might be a bit steep.
With that, Higgins is a highly athletic receiver with sticky hands and ankle-breaking abilities with his routes.
Through his four seasons at Iowa State, Higgins was mainly an X receiver (1,905 snaps), though he did spend a little time in the slot as well (407 snaps), giving him a bit of variability at the next level.
With over 1,100 yards and nine touchdowns in 2024 alone, he could be a strong addition to the Packers, stepping into Christian Watson’s role. After suffering an ACL tear against the Bears in Week 18, Watson’s 2025 outlook is a bit murky.
But — with a new big-bodied receiver in the room — Jordan Love could have another tall target in the passing game.