11:08 pm CT April 25, 2025
Attendance hits 175,000 on Day 2 of draft
Attendance on Day 2 of the draft hit 175,000, according to reports. That would make this year’s draft the third-biggest draw with one day left to go, according to Front Office Sports. About 205,000 football fans went to Day 1 of the draft, making total attendance 380,000 visitors so far.
In comparison, last year’s day NFL Draft in Detroit saw 275,000 fans in attendance on its first day, and a record-breaking 775,000 over the full three days, according to ESPN.
- Detroit (2024): 775,000
- Nashville (2019): 600,000
- Kansas City (2023): 312,000
- Las Vegas (2022): 300,000
- Philadelphia (2017): 250,000
- Chicago (2016): 225,000
- Dallas (2018): 200,000
- Chicago (2015): 200,000
- Cleveland (2021): 160,000
10:53 pm CT April 25, 2025
Photos: Headgear and haircuts at the NFL draft
Emmett Prosser
10:33 pm CT April 25, 2025
Best dressed announcers on Day 2 of the NFL draft
Hannah Kirby
A WWE superstar’s team-themed title belt and shimmery suit coat. A Brewers jacket even a non-fan would want. And, bengals-printed lining.
Among classic suits and varsity jackets were a number of bold looks from announcers on NFL draft Night 2 that earned some extra points.
10:27 pm CT April 25, 2025
What do Packers fans think of third-round pick Savion Williams?
Christopher Kuhagen
The Green Bay Packers must love how their defense looks — or like what the later rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft will bring.
The team hasn’t picked a defensive player through the first three rounds of the NFL Draft after taking another wide receiver April 25 to wrap up their picks for the day.
A day after ending their first-round wide receiver drought by picking Texas’ Matthew Golden, the Packers added another offensive threat in TCU speedster Savion Williams in the third round.
Earlier in the night, the Packers selected offensive tackle Anthony Belton of North Carolina State.
Packers fans social media were split on the Williams pick.
10:26 pm CT April 25, 2025
Round 3 NFL draft picks, 75-102
Emmett Prosser
No. 75: San Francisco 49ers:Nick Martin, LB, Oklahoma State
No. 76, Dallas Cowboys: Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina
No. 77, Carolina Panthers:Princely Umanmielen, Edge, Mississippi
No. 78, Arizona Cardinals: Jordan Burch, Edge, Oregon
No. 79, Houston Texans:Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State
No. 80, Indianapolis Colts: Justin Walley, CB, Minnesota
No. 81, Cincinnati Bengals: Dylan Fairchild, G, Georgia
No. 82, Tennessee Titans:Kevin Winston, S, Penn State
No. 83, Pittsburgh Steelers: Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
No. 84, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jacob Parrish, CB, Kansas State
No. 85, Kansas City Chiefs: Nohl Williams, CB, California
No. 86, Los Angeles Chargers: Jamree Caldwell, DT, Oregon
No. 87, Green Bay Packers: Savion Williams, WR, TCU
No. 88, Jacksonville Jaguars: Caleb Ransaw, CB, Tulane
No. 89, Jacksonville Jaguars: Wyatt Millum, G, West Virginia
No. 90, Los Angeles Rams: Josiah Stewart, Edge, Michigan
No. 91, Baltimore Ravens:Emory Jones Jr, T, LSU
No. 92 Seattle Seahawks: Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
No. 93, New Orleans Saints: Jonas Sanker, S, Virginia
No. 94, Cleveland Browns: Dillon Gabriel, QB, Oregon
No. 95 New England Patriots: Jared Wilson, C, Georgia
No. 96, Atlanta Falcons: Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame
No. 97, Houston Texans: Jaylin Smith, CB, USC
No. 98 Las Vegas Raiders: Caleb Rogers, G, Texas Tech
No. 99 Las Vegas Raiders: Charles Grant, T, William & Mary
10:04 pm CT April 25, 2025
2025 NFL Draft TV ratings: Second most-watched Day 1 ever
Steven Martinez and Drake Bentley
Round 1 coverage of the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay was seen by an average audience of 13.6 million, including TV and digital viewers, across ESPN, NFL Network, ABC, ESPN Deportes and digital channels.
That’s an 11% increase over Day 1 coverage of the 2024 draft and the second most-watched Day 1 behind only the 2020 draft, according to a news release from the league.
All seven rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft are being presented across ABC, ESPN and NFL Network.
9:36 pm CT April 25, 2025
Packers select WR Savion Williams in third round
Emmett Prosser
In the third round with the 87th pick, the Packers took wide receiver Savion Williams , a wide receiver from TCU. Williams ran a 4.48 40 at the NFL combine and has 14 career touchdowns in college. It’s the second receiver the Packers have taken with their three choices.
9:00 pm CT April 25, 2025
Round 3 NFL draft picks, 65-74
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No. 65, New York Giants:Darius Alexander, DE, Toledo
No. 66, Kansas City Chiefs, Ashton Gillotte, edge, Louisville
No. 67, Cleveland Browns, Harold Fanin Jr., TE, Bowling Green
No. 68, Las Vegas Raiders, Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State
No. 69, New England Patriots: Kyle Williams, WR, Washington State
No. 70, Detroit Lions: Isaac TeSlaa, WR, Arkansas
No. 71, New Orleans Saints: Vernon Broughton, DT, Texas
No. 72, Buffalo Bills: Landon Jackson, edge, Arkansas
No. 73, New York Jets: Azareye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State
No. 74: Denver Broncos: Pat Bryant, WR, Illinois
8:40 pm CT April 25, 2025
Here’s what social media thought of the Packers second-round pick Anthony Belton
Christopher Kuhagen
An Escalade will be pulling up to Green Bay this fall.
The Green Bay Packers selected offensive tackle Anthony “Escalade” Belton in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft on April 25, giving a massive body up-front to protect quarterback Jordan Love.
The 6-foot-6, 336-pound lineman was the 54th overall pick in the draft. He might not have received the loud ovation from fans in attendance at the draft that wide receiver Matthew Golden did April 24, but don’t expect him to get pushed around.
Here’s what social media thought of the Packers picking Belton.
8:28 pm CT April 25, 2025
Round 2 NFL draft picks, 58-64
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No. 58, Las Vegas Raiders:Jack Bech, WR, TCU
No. 59, Baltimore Ravens: Mike Green, Edge, Marshall
No. 60, Denver Broncos: RJ Harvey, RB, Central Florida
No. 61, Washington Commanders: Trey Amos, CB, Mississippi
No. 62, Chicago Bears: Shemar Turner, DT, Texas A&M
No. 63, Kansas City Chiefs: Omarr Norman-Lott, DT, Tennessee
No. 64, Philadelphia Eagles: Andrew Mukuba, S, Texas
8:10 pm CT April 25, 2025
WWE’s Seth Rollins announces Bears second round pick
Christopher Kuhagen
Seth Rollins is having himself a week.
The WWE superstar won the main event at WrestleMania on April 19 and on April 25 he was at the NFL Draft to make the Chicago Bears’ second-round pick.
Rollins had a customized Bears-themed WWE title belt draped over his shoulder as he announced the team’s pick of Boston College offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo.
And in typical Rollins fashion, his fit game was on point with a glittery, midnight blue suit and chunky, white shades.
He has been a frequent guest of the Bears at games over the years.
Rollins is riding a high following his win in the triple threat match over Roman Reigns and CM Punk on Night 1 of WrestleMania in Las Vegas.
8:00 pm CT April 25, 2025
NFL second round draft picks, 48-57
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No. 48, Houston Texans: Aireontae Ersery, T, Minnesota
No. 49, Cincinnati Bengals: Demetrius Knight Jr., LB, South Carolina
No. 50, Seattle Seahawks: Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami
No. 51, Carolina Panthers, Nic Scourton, Edge, Texas A&M
No. 52, Tennessee Titans: Oluwafemi Oladejo, Edge, UCLA
No. 53, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Benjamin Morrison, CB. Notre Dame
No. 54, Green Bay Packers: Anthony Belton, T, N.C. State
No. 55, Los Angeles Chargers: Tre Harris, WR, Mississippi
No. 56, Chicago Bears: Ozzy Trapilo, T, Boston College
No. 57, Detroit Lions:Tate Ratledge, G, Georgia
7:48 pm CT April 25, 2025
Packers select offensive tackle Anthony Belton in second round
Emmett Prosser
Former Packers receiver Jordy Nelson helped announce the Packers’ second round selection, offensive tackle Anthony Belton from North Carolina State with the 54th pick.
At 6-6, 336 pounds Belton appears to have the size and strength to help keep quarterback Jordan Love from being knocked down. He will likely play right tackle.
7:47 pm CT April 25, 2025
What jersey number will Matthew Golden wear with the Packers?
JR Radcliffe
Matthew Golden may not be returning kicks for the Green Bay Packers, but he’s invoking a “Special Team” with his jersey-number assignment. And you’ll love the real-time reaction of a former Packers player who once wore it.
The Packers have bestowed No. 81 to the first-round draft pick, a number most famously worn by Super Bowl XXXI MVP Desmond Howard, who’s on hand at the NFL draft in Green Bay as a media analyst on ABC, part of the “College Gameday” booth.
Howard, as it happens, was relaying his recollections of that game when his fellow analysts alerted him to “breaking news” that the Packers had posted to social media the number.
“Oh wow, that’s a good thing,” Howard said. “I approve of that.”
7:39 pm CT April 25, 2025
NFL second round picks, 48-52
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No. 48, Houston Texans: Aireontae Ersery, T, Minnesota
No. 49, Cincinnati Bengals: Demetrius Knight Jr., LB, South Carolina
No. 50, Seattle Seahawks: Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami
No. 51, Carolina Panthers, Nic Scourton, Edge, Texas A&M
No. 52, Tennessee Titans: Oluwafemi Oladejo, Edge, UCLA
7:33 pm CT April 25, 2025
Krumrie is latest former Wisconsin star to announce draft picks
Emmett Prosser
Former Badger Tim Krumrie, who played for the Cincinnati Bengals for 12 years, announced his former team’s second round pick and is also scheduled to announce the Bengals’ third round pick
7:22 pm CT April 25, 2025
Round 2 NFL draft picks 43-47
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No. 43, San Francisco 49ers: Alfred Collins, DT, Texas
No. 44, Dallas Cowboys:Donovan Ezeiraku, Edge, Boston College
No. 45, Indianapolis Colts: JT Tuimoloau, Edge, Ohio State
No. 46, Los Angeles Rams: Terrance Ferguson, TE, Oregon
No. 47, Arizona Cardinals: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
7:14 pm CT April 25, 2025
Former UW star Jonathan Taylor announces Colts pick
Emmett Prosser
Calling it a “dream come true” to step to the podium and announce a draft pick, former Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor introduced his new teammate to the NFL world when he announced the Indianapolis Colts’ second round pick. The Colts drafted edge rusher JT Tuimoloau
7:00 pm CT April 25, 2025
NFL draft picks 38-42
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No. 38, New England Patriots: TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
No. 39, Chicago Bears: Luther Burden, WR, Missouri
No. 40, New Orleans Saints: Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville
No. 41, Buffalo Bills: T.J. Sanders, DT, South Carolina
No. 42, New York Jets: Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
6:48 pm CT April 25, 2025
JJ Watt has one tip for NFL draftees: Hit up Culver’s
Hannah Kirby
An 11th overall draft pick himself, NFL legend JJ Watt is more-than-qualified to give this year’s picks some words of wisdom.
On the first night of the draft in Green Bay, the Wisconsin native had a tip for the draftees.
“After you’re done with the phone calls, media interviews, photo shoots, etc… Head over to Culver’s. You’re welcome,” Watt said in a post on X, along with a pic of what looks to be the former “JJ’s Way” meal: A Culver’s Deluxe, cheese curds, a signature Culver’s root beer and a turtle sundae made with chocolate custard.
6:48 pm CT April 25, 2025
Third quarterback in the draft is picked, but not Shedeur Sanders
Emmett Prosser
The New Orleans Saints are in need of a quarterback. Though this was another possible spot Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders was likely to land, the Saints selected Louisville’s Tyler Shough.
6:44 pm CT April 25, 2025
Chicago Bears’ pick is booed by Packers fans again
Emmett Prosser
Likely to be the scene every time it is the Chicago Bears’ turn at the podium during the draft, Former Bear Dez White was booed loudly when he announced the Bears second round pick tonight. White told the crowd to “simmer down and then yelled “bear down” after the selection of Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden was announced
6:32 pm CT April 25, 2025
2025 NFL second round picks 33-37
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No. 33, Cleveland Browns: Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
No. 34, Houston Texans: Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
No. 35, Seattle Seahawks: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
No. 36,Cleveland Browns: Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
No. 37 Miami Dolphins: Jonah Savaiinaea, G, Arizona
6:18 pm CT April 25, 2025
When do the Packers pick today in the NFL draft?
Emmett Prosser
Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay on Friday, April 25 will bring the second and third rounds, starting at 6 p.m. from the Draft Theater next to Lambeau Field.
The Green Bay Packers have two Day 2 selections:
- Second round: No. 54 overall
- Third round: No. 87 overall
6:16 pm CT April 25, 2025
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Joe Thomas flashes Wisconsin ‘W’ sign before announcing Cleveland Browns’ first pick in second round
Former Brookfield Central and University of Wisconsin star Joe Thomas (who also played his entire pro career with the Cleveland Browns), signaled a ‘W’ with his hands before announcing the Browns’ first pick in the second round of the draft. Former UW tight end Owen Daniels followed by announcing Houston’s selection.
6:00 pm CT April 25, 2025
Trump rips NFL owners for passing on Shedeur Sanders in first round of NFL Draft
Emmett Prosser
The somewhat surprising and dramatic NFL draft plunge of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders has reached The Oval Office.
President Donald Trump is also one of many NFL draft analysts this weekend.
All 32 NFL teams passed on Sanders on April 24 in the first round and Trump (who once drafted Herschel Walker No. 1 when he owned the USFL’s New Jersey Generals) appears ready to fire every owner of a team that needs a quarterback after posting his displeasure about Sanders still being available.
“What is wrong with NFL owners, are they STUPID?” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social April 25. “Deion Sanders was a great college football player, and was even greater in the NFL. He’s also a very good coach, streetwise and smart! Therefore, Shedeur, his quarterback son, has PHENOMENAL GENES, and is all set for Greatness. He should be “picked” IMMEDIATELY by a team that wants to WIN. Good luck Shedeur, and say hello to your wonderful father!”
5:51 pm CT April 25, 2025
LeRoy Butler has ‘issue’ with Green Bay Packers over snub at NFL Draft
Christopher Kuhagen
LeRoy Butler has represented the Green Bay Packers as a guest announcer on stage at past NFL Drafts and delivered some memorable moments.
He was hoping he would get the chance to do it again. After all, the draft has come to Green Bay for the first time. Butler, who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2022, spent his entire career with the Packers, invented the Lambeau Leap and continues to be a big supporter of the team.
But the team has gone with other Packers legends for night 2 of the NFL Draft.
“First of all, I do have an issue,” Butler said to Kay Adams on the “Up & Adams Show” on April 25. “I’ve done four or five draft picks off premises. Now it’s in my backyard and I don’t do a pick.”
5:32 pm CT April 25, 2025
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur ‘ecstatic’ about Matthew Golden pick
Ricardo Torres
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said the draft room was “ecstatic” when the team picked wide receiver Matthew Golden on the first night of the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay.
Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show April 25 outside Lambeau Field for the second night of the NFL draft, LaFleur said he FaceTime’d with quarterback Jordan Love who shared in the enthusiasm for the first-round pick.
“[Love] was like ‘I gotta get my arm loose,’” LaFleur said. “That’s tough to throw to 4.29 (speed).”
4:46 pm CT April 25, 2025
Rainy, windy weather expected for day two of the NFL Draft
Maia Pandey
You might want to wear an extra layer if you’re attending the second day of the NFL Draft.
Rain showers are expected throughout the afternoon in Green Bay, tapering off between 5 and 7 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Luckily, conditions will be mostly dry when the draft kicks off at 6 p.m.
Still, it’ll be a cooler evening in Green Bay, with temperatures reaching a high of 40 to 50 degrees. Gusty winds between 25 and 30 mph may make it feel chillier.
4:44 pm CT April 25, 2025
How many people attended Day 1 of the NFL draft?
Hannah Kirby
205,000.
That’s how many people attended the first round of the NFL draft in Green Bay on April 24, per the NFL.
How does that compare to last year’s draft? 275,000 people were in attendance of Day 1 in Detroit.
In Green Bay, the NFL expected 250,000 fans throughout the three-day event. That’s way more than double Green Bay’s population of about 107,000.
Time will soon tell how many fans the second day of the draft will draw.
4:18 pm CT April 25, 2025
Matthew McConaughey shows support for newest Packer Matthew Golden
Cailey Gleeson
Matthew McConaughey seems to be happy Matthew Golden is joining the Green Bay Packers.
“route, hands, speed,” McConaughey wrote of Texas’ 21-year-old wide receiver in an April 24 post on X shortly after the Packers picked Golden with the 23rd selection. The award-winning actor is a Texas alum and a Longhorns superfan.
The Packers had their own response to MccConaughey’s post, writing: “DID WE JUST BECOME BEST FRIENDS?!”
You can read the full story here.
4:13 pm CT April 25, 2025
What grade did the Packers get for first-round pick Matthew Golden?
JR Radcliffe
The Green Bay Packers snapped a long streak of avoiding wide receivers in the first round of the NFL draft, making the selection of Texas wideout Matthew Golden with the 23rd pick April 24.
Even Packers president Mark Murphy acknowledged that it’s been a while — since 2002, with Javon Walker — before announcing the name in Green Bay.
And guess what? It wasn’t just Packers fans who loved it. Read the full story on the national media’s grades for the Packers pick.
4:00 pm CT April 25, 2025
What channel is the NFL Draft on? TV, live stream
Christopher Kuhagen
There is wall-to-wall coverage of the NFL Draft from Green Bay. Here’s how to watch the draft on TV and streaming.
ESPN and ABC, along with the NFL Network, are airing the entire NFL Draft.
3:52 pm CT April 25, 2025
When does the second round of the NFL Draft start?
Christopher Kuhagen
The NFL Draft starts at 6 p.m. to kick off the second round.
3:49 pm CT April 25, 2025
NFL Draft order (second round)
Christopher Kuhagen
The NFL Draft continues with the second and third rounds on April 25. Here is the draft order for the second round.
The Packers have the 54th overall pick (the 22nd pick in the second round). The Cleveland Browns, who traded down three spots in the first round on April 24, open the night with the first pick in the second round.
33. Cleveland Browns
34. Houston Texans (from Giants)
35. Tennessee Titans
36. Cleveland Browns (from Jaguars)
37. Las Vegas Raiders
38. New England Patriots
39. Chicago Bears (from Panthers)
40. New Orleans Saints
41. Chicago Bears
42. New York Jets
43. San Francisco 49ers
44. Dallas Cowboys
45. Indianapolis Colts
46. Los Angeles Rams (from Falcons)
47. Arizona Cardinals
48. Miami Dolphins
49. Cincinnati Bengals
50. Seattle Seahawks
51. Denver Broncos
52. Seattle Seahawks (from Steelers)
53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
55. Los Angeles Chargers
56. Buffalo Bills (from Vikings through Texans)
57. Carolina Panthers (from Rams)
58. Houston Texans
59. Baltimore Ravens
60. Detroit Lions
61. Washington Commanders
62. Buffalo Bills
63. Kansas City Chiefs
64. Philadelphia Eagles
3:46 pm CT April 25, 2025
2025 NFL draft order (third round)
Christopher Kuhagen
There are 38 picks in the third round. The Packers enter the night with one pick in this round (the 87th overall).
65. New York Giants
66. Kansas City Chiefs (from Titans)
67. Cleveland Browns
68. Las Vegas Raiders
69. New England Patriots
70. Jacksonville Jaguars
71. New Orleans Saints
72. Chicago Bears
73. New York Jets
74. Carolina Panthers
75. San Francisco 49ers
76. Dallas Cowboys
77. New England Patriots (from Falcons)
78. Arizona Cardinals
79. Houston Texans (from Dolphins through Eagles and Commanders)
80. Indianapolis Colts
81. Cincinnati Bengals
82. Seattle Seahawks
83. Pittsburgh Steelers
84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
85. Denver Broncos
86. Los Angeles Chargers
87. Green Bay Packers
88. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Vikings)
89. Houston Texans
90. Los Angeles Rams
91. Baltimore Ravens
92. Seattle Seahawks (from Lions through Jets and Raiders)
93. New Orleans Saints (from Commanders)
94. Cleveland Browns (from Bills)
95. Kansas City Chiefs
96. Philadelphia Eagles
97. Minnesota Vikings (Compensatory Selection)
98. Miami Dolphins (Compensatory Selection)
99. Houston Texans (Compensatory Selection from Giants)
100. San Francisco 49ers (Special Compensatory Selection)
101. Atlanta Falcons (Special Compensatory Selection from Rams)
102. Detroit Lions (Special Compensatory Selection)
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