Ultimate All-Time Packers Mock Draft

With the 2023 NFL Draft order set, here are the Green Bay Packers’ 10 draft slots – and the best picks from those spots in draft history.

GREEN BAY, Wis. – With the addition of two compensatory draft picks, the Green Bay Packers are scheduled to have 10 picks in the 2023 NFL Draft.

With the NFL releasing the full seven-round draft order on Friday, here are the best picks at each of those draft slots. Call it the All-Time Packers Mock Draft.

First Round: No. 15

Two Hall of Famers have come from this slot: Packers running back Jim Taylor, the 1962 NFL MVP and NFL rushing leader, and Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Alan Page. Unofficially, Page is No. 8 on the NFL’s all-time sacks list with 148.5.

In more recent times, linebacker Ryan Shazier (Steelers, 2014) and running back Melvin Gordon (Broncos, 2015) were two-time Pro Bowlers selected over the last decade. Offensive tackle Kolton Miller (Raiders, 2018) is a five-year starter and receiver Jerry Jeudy (Broncos, 2020) just missed his first 1,000-yard season.

Page, Albert Haynesworth and Jason Pierre-Paul would lead a formidable defensive front.

Green Bay has had the 15th pick six times, most recently linebacker Wayne Simmons in 1993. Receiver Billy Howton was one of the stars of the 1952 draft. He’s one of the 11 All-Pros.

The pick: With apologies to bruising Taylor, we’ll take Page.

Second Round: No. 45

Linebacker Eric Kendricks (2015), who was released this week by the Vikings, and Titans running back Derrick Henry (2016) highlight the last decade of drafts. Both had an All-Pro season and Henry is a three-time Pro Bowler and two-time rushing champion. The Bucs got safety Antoine Winfield at this spot in 2020.

Receiver Alshon Jeffery (Bears, 2012) and guard Zane Beadles (Broncos, 2010) were longtime starters of semi-recent vintage, too.

Tight end Dave Casper is the lone Hall of Famer selected at No. 45. Led by Casper’s four, nine players were All-Pros. Running back Ricky Watters (49ers, 1992) joined Casper as five-time Pro Bowlers.

The Packers have had this pick twice: cornerback Josh Jackson, a bust, in 2018 and defensive tackle Fred Heron, who started 57 games in seven seasons for the St. Louis Cardinals, in 1966.

The pick: Casper.

Third Round: No. 78

There’s been a bit of a slump. Of the last six players taken at this spot, only center Matt Hennessy (Falcons, 2020) and guard Michael Deiter (Dolphins, 2019) have been full-time starters. They were for one season apiece and not in 2022. However, in the 12 seasons spanning guard linebacker Kirk Morrison (Raiders) in 2005 and Joe Thuney (Patriots) in 2016, there have been eight multi-season starters.

Vasquez is the most recent of eight All-Pros. Two guards, Gene Hickerson (Browns, 1957) and Danny Fortman (Bears, 1936) are Hall of Famers.

The Packers have picked from No. 78 three times, most recently and most notably picking receiver James Jones in 2007.

The pick: Thuney.

Fourth Round: No. 116

Defensive tackle Rodney Gunter (Cardinals, 2015) defensive end Carl Lawson (Bengals, 2017) and safety Amani Hooker (Titans, 2019) have been multi-season starters taken in recent years. Linebacker Zak DeOssie (Giants, 2007) was a two-time Pro Bowler based on special teams.

Guard John Niland (Raiders, 1966) is the only All-Pro taken from this slot, earning the honor three times as a nine-year starter. He earned six consecutive Pro Bowl honors from 1968 through 1973. Everybody else taken 116th has combined for nine Pro Bowl accolades.

Green Bay has picked from this slot 10 times, led by linebacker Mike Douglass (1978) as a seven-year starter. The last time was 1988. Linebacker Darrell Reed, an All-American at Oklahoma, didn’t play in a single game.

The pick: Niland.

Fifth Round: No. 149

This has been a fruitful spot. Kicker Evan McPherson (Bengals, 2021) and punter Michael Dickson (Seahawks, 2018) are two of the best specialists in the business. Defensive back Demontae Kazee (Falcons, 2017), running back Jay Ajayi (Dolphins, 2015) and offensive linemen Kevin Pamphile (Buccaneers, 2014) and Johnnie Troutman (Chargers, 2013) were multi-season starters taken over the last decade.

Dickson is the only All-Pro taken here. Tight end Elbie Nickel (Steelers, 1947) leads the way as a three-time Pro Bowler and was the Steelers’ career leader in receptions by a tight end until he was passed by Heath Miller. There are a total of seven Pro Bowlers, including Green Bay’s Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila and Dorsey Levens, who were selected in 2000 and 1994, respectively. They were by far the most accomplished of Green Bay’s nine picks at No. 149.

The pick: Nickel.

Fifth Round: No. 170

Defensive tackle Broderick Washington (Ravens, 2020), cornerback Darius Phillips (Bengals, 2018) and running back Vick Ballard (Colts, 2012) were one-year starters taken over the last 11 drafts.

Running back Travis Jervey (1995) was one of Green Bay’s two picks at No. 170 and one of the four Pro Bowlers. Defensive back Mike Nelms (Bills, 1980) and defensive end Norm Willey (Eagles, 1950) were the only All-Pros. Defensive tackle Michael McCrary (Seahawks, 1993) had 48.5 sacks over a four-season span.

The pick: McCrary.

Seventh Round: No. 232

There hasn’t been a starter taken at this spot since the Packers took linebacker Sam Barrington in 2013. Injuries cut short a promising career.

That doesn’t mean you can’t find a real gem. Receiver Raymond Berry (Colts, 1954) was a three-time All-Pro, six-time Pro Bowler and Hall of Famer who led the NFL in receptions three times, yards three times and touchdowns twice. His 108.2 yards per game in 1960 ranks 17th all-time. Defensive back Pat Fischer (Cardinals, 1961) was a three-time Pro Bowler with 56 interceptions in 17 seasons. Julian Edelman (Patriots, 2009) was one of Tom Brady’s go-to receivers.

Barrington was one of three Packers taken 232nd; defensive tackle James Looney (2018) played in three games.

The pick: Berry.

Seventh Round: No. 235

Punter Mike Horan (Falcons, 1982) is the only All-Pro but there have been some real standouts. In 2018, the Colts selected linebacker Zaire Franklin, who ranked among the NFL leaders with 167 tackles in 2022. Defensive tackle Shelby Harris (Raiders, 2014) has been a starter the past four seasons and has 24.5 career sacks. His 64 career starts rank third all-time. Defensive back Mike Zordich (Chargers, 1986) leads with 127 starts.

The Packers have picked 235th only once; tight end John Thompson (1979) caught two passes in four seasons.

The pick: Franklin.

Seventh Round: No. 242

Defensive end Brett Keisel (Steelers, 2002) and running back Woody Campbell (Oilers, 1967) were one-time Pro Bowlers. Keisel had staying power, though, with 114 starts over his 13 seasons. He had 30 sacks.

Green Bay has picked four times from 242, including outside linebacker Jonathan Garvin in 2020. Offensive tackle Keith Wortman (1972) started 49 games in 10 seasons.

The pick: Keisel.

Seventh Round: No. 256

There’s never been an All-Pro or Pro Bowler taken here. In fact, only four regular starters have been taken at this spot, led by four-year starting center Wayne Frazier (Chargers, 1972). Kicker Ryan Succop’s 216 games are 166 more than anyone else. Drafted by the Chiefs in 2009, he is 32nd all-time in scoring.

The Packers took running back Kylin Hill in 2021, receiver Carl Ford in 2003, quarterback Bud Keyes in 1988, running back Larry Key in 1978 and back Ed Holtsinger in 1946. They combined for zero starts.

The pick: Succop.

Full NFL Draft Order

Here is the updated seven-round order for the 2023 NFL Draft. The Packers have 10 picks: one in each of the first four rounds, two in the fifth round, zero in the sixth round and four in the seventh round.

Round 1

1) Carolina Panthers* (from Chicago)
2) Houston Texans
3) Arizona Cardinals
4) Indianapolis Colts
5) Seattle Seahawks (from Denver)
6) Detroit Lions (from L.A. Rams)
7) Las Vegas Raiders
8) Atlanta Falcons
9) Chicago Bears* (from Carolina)
10) Philadelphia Eagles (from New Orleans)
11) Tennessee Titans
12) Houston Texans (from Cleveland)
13) New York Jets
14) New England Patriots
15) Green Bay Packers
16) Washington Commanders
17) Pittsburgh Steelers
18) Detroit Lions
19) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
20) Seattle Seahawks
21) Los Angeles Chargers
22) Baltimore Ravens
23) Minnesota Vikings
24) Jacksonville Jaguars
25) New York Giants
26) Dallas Cowboys
27) Buffalo Bills
28) Cincinnati Bengals
29) New Orleans Saints (from San Francisco through Miami and Denver)
30) Philadelphia Eagles
31) Kansas City Chiefs

Round 2

32) Pittsburgh Steelers (from Chicago)
33) Houston Texans
34) Arizona Cardinals
35) Indianapolis Colts
36) Los Angeles Rams
37) Seattle Seahawks (from Denver)
38) Las Vegas Raiders
39) Carolina Panthers
40) New Orleans Saints
41) Tennessee Titans
42) Cleveland Browns
43) New York Jets
44) Atlanta Falcons
45) Green Bay Packers
46) New England Patriots
47) Washington Commanders
48) Detroit Lions
49) Pittsburgh Steelers
50) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
51) Miami Dolphins
52) Seattle Seahawks
53) Chicago Bears (from Baltimore)
54) Los Angeles Chargers
55) Detroit Lions (from Minnesota)
56) Jacksonville Jaguars
57) New York Giants
58) Dallas Cowboys
59) Buffalo Bills
60) Cincinnati Bengals
61) Chicago Bears* (from San Francisco through Carolina)
62) Philadelphia Eagles
63) Kansas City Chiefs

Round 3

64) Chicago Bears
65) Houston Texans
66) Arizona Cardinals
67) Denver Broncos (from Indianapolis)
68) Denver Broncos
69) Los Angeles Rams
70) Las Vegas Raiders
71) New Orleans Saints
72) Tennessee Titans
73) Houston Texans (from Cleveland)
74) New York Jets
75) Atlanta Falcons
76) New England Patriots (from Carolina)
77) Miami Dolphins (from New England)
78) Green Bay Packers
79) Indianapolis Colts (Washington Commanders)
80) Pittsburgh Steelers
81) Detroit Lions
82) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
83) Seattle Seahawks
84) Miami Dolphins
85) Los Angeles Chargers
86) Baltimore Ravens
87) Minnesota Vikings
88) Jacksonville Jaguars
89) New York Giants
90) Dallas Cowboys
91) Buffalo Bills
92) Cincinnati Bengals
93) Carolina Panthers (from San Francisco)
94) Philadelphia Eagles
95) Kansas City Chiefs
96) Arizona Cardinals (Compensatory Selection)
97) Washington Commanders (Compensatory Selection)
98) Cleveland Browns (Special Compensatory Selection)
99) San Francisco 49ers (Special Compensatory Selection)
100) New York Giants from Kansas City Chiefs (Special Compensatory Selection)
101) San Francisco 49ers (Special Compensatory Selection)
102) San Francisco 49ers (Special Compensatory Selection)

Round 4

103) Chicago Bears
104) Houston Texans
105) Arizona Cardinals
106) Indianapolis Colts
107) New England Patriots (from L.A. Rams)
108) Denver Broncos
109) Las Vegas Raiders
110) Atlanta Falcons (from Tennessee)
111) Cleveland Browns
112) New York Jets
113) Atlanta Falcons
114) Carolina Panthers
115) New Orleans Saints
116) Green Bay Packers
117) New England Patriots
118) Washington Commanders
119) Minnesota Vikings (from Detroit)
120) Pittsburgh Steelers
121) Jacksonville Jaguars (from Tampa Bay)
122) Kansas City Chiefs (from Miami)
123) Seattle Seahawks
124) Baltimore Ravens
125) Los Angeles Chargers
126) Cleveland Browns (from Minnesota)
127) Jacksonville Jaguars
128) New York Giants
129) Dallas Cowboys
130) Buffalo Bills
131) Cincinnati Bengals
132) Carolina Panthers (from San Francisco)
133) Chicago Bears (from Philadelphia)
134) Kansas City Chiefs
135) New England Patriots (Compensatory Selection)

Round 5

136) Chicago Bears
137) Buffalo Bills (from Arizona)
138) Indianapolis Colts
139) Denver Broncos
140) Cleveland Browns (from L.A. Rams)
141) Las Vegas Raiders
142) Cleveland Browns
143) New York Jets
144) Las Vegas Raiders (from Atlanta)
145) Carolina Panthers
146) New Orleans Saints
147) Tennessee Titans
148) Chicago Bears (from New England through Baltimore)
149) Green Bay Packers
150) Washington Commanders
151) Seattle Seahawks (from Pittsburgh)
152) Detroit Lions
153) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
154) Seattle Seahawks
155) San Francisco 49ers (from Miami)
156) Los Angeles Chargers
157) Baltimore Ravens
158) Minnesota Vikings
159) Atlanta Falcons (from Jacksonville)
160) New York Giants
161) Dallas Cowboys
162) Indianapolis Colts (from Buffalo)
163) Cincinnati Bengals
164) San Francisco 49ers
165) New Orleans Saints (from Philadelphia)
166) Kansas City Chiefs
167) Los Angeles Rams (Compensatory Selection)
168) Arizona Cardinals (Compensatory Selection)
169) Dallas Cowboys (Compensatory Selection)
170) Green Bay Packers (Compensatory Selection)
171) Los Angeles Rams (Compensatory Selection)
172) New York Giants (Compensatory Selection)
173) San Francisco 49ers (Compensatory Selection)
174) Las Vegas Raiders (Compensatory Selection)
175) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Compensatory Selection)
176) Dallas Cowboys (Compensatory Selection)
177) Los Angeles Rams (Compensatory Selection)

Round 6

178) Kansas City Chiefs (from Chicago through Miami)
179) Houston Texans
180) Arizona Cardinals
181) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from Indianapolis)
182) Los Angeles Rams
183) Detroit Lions (from Denver)
184) New England Patriots (from Las Vegas)
185) Jacksonville Jaguars (from N.Y. Jets)
186) Tennessee Titans (from Atlanta)
187) New England Patriots (from Carolina)
188) Houston Texans (from New Orleans)
189) Los Angeles Rams (from Tennessee)
190) Cleveland Browns
191) Los Angeles Rams (from Green Bay)
192) New England Patriots
193) Washington Commanders
194) Detroit Lions
195) Denver Broncos (from Pittsburgh)
196) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
197) Miami Dolphins
198) Seattle Seahawks
199) Baltimore Ravens
200) Los Angeles Chargers
201) Houston Texans (from Minnesota)
202) Jacksonville Jaguars
203) Houston Texans (from N.Y. Giants)
204) Las Vegas Raiders (from Dallas)
205) Buffalo Bills
206) Cincinnati Bengals
207) New York Jets (from San Francisco through Houston)
208) Jacksonville Jaguars (from Philadelphia)
209) New York Giants (from Kansas City)
210) New England Patriots (Compensatory Selection)
211) Minnesota Vikings (Compensatory Selection)
212) Dallas Cowboys (Compensatory Selection)
213) Arizona Cardinals (Compensatory Selection)
214) Las Vegas Raiders (Compensatory Selection)
215) Washington Commanders (Compensatory Selection)
216) San Francisco 49ers (Compensatory Selection)
217) Kansas City Chiefs (Compensatory Selection)

Round 7

218) Chicago Bears
219) Philadelphia Eagles (from Houston through Minnesota)
220) Las Vegas Raiders (from Arizona)
221) Indianapolis Colts
222) San Francisco 49ers (from Denver)
223) Los Angeles Rams
224) Atlanta Falcons (from Las Vegas)
225) Atlanta Falcons
226) Jacksonville Jaguars (from Carolina)
227) New Orleans Saints
228) Tennessee Titans
229) Cleveland Browns
230) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from N.Y. Jets)
231) Las Vegas Raiders (from New England)
232) Green Bay Packers
233) Washington Commanders
234) Pittsburgh Steelers
235) Green Bay Packers (from Detroit through L.A. Rams)
236) Indianapolis Colts (from Tampa Bay)
237) Seattle Seahawks
238) Miami Dolphins
239) Los Angeles Chargers
240) New York Giants (from Baltimore)
241) Pittsburgh Steelers (from Minnesota through Denver)
242) Green Bay Packers (from Jacksonville)
243) New York Giants
244) Dallas Cowboys
245) Atlanta Falcons (from Buffalo)
246) Cincinnati Bengals
247) San Francisco 49ers
248) Philadelphia Eagles
249) Kansas City Chiefs
250) Kansas City Chiefs (Compensatory Selection)
251) Los Angeles Rams (Compensatory Selection)
252) Tampa Bay Buccaneers(Compensatory Selection)
253) San Francisco 49ers (Compensatory Selection)
254) New York Giants (Compensatory Selection)
255) San Francisco 49ers (Compensatory Selection)
256) Green Bay Packers(Compensatory Selection)
257) New Orleans Saints (Compensatory Selection)
258) Chicago Bears (Compensatory Selection)
259) Houston Texans (Compensatory Selection)

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