Green Bay Packers Draft picks 2023: Full list of Packers selections

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What picks do the Green Bay Packers have?

The Green Bay Packers had a great outing during the 2023 NFL Draft. After successfully trading Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets, the Packers racked up quite a few selections and addressed their area of concerns through the draft. Here is how they stand.


Green Bay Packers Draft picks by Round

  • Round 1 | Pick 13 (from NYJ)
  • Round 2, Pick 42 (from NYJ)
  • Round 2, Pick 50 (from TB)
  • Round 3, Pick 78
  • Round 4, Pick 116
  • Round 5, Pick 149
  • Round 5, Pick 159 (from DET via JAX and ATL)
  • Round 6, Pick 179 (from HOU via TB)
  • Round 6, Pick 207 (from NYJ)
  • Round 7, Pick 232
  • Round 7, Pick 235 (from DET via LAR)
  • Round 7, Pick 242 (from JAX)
  • Round 7, Pick 256 (compensatory pick)

Green Bay Packers Draft picks 2023: Round 1

Pick 13 - Lukas Van Ness, DE, Iowa

They opted to use their first-round selection on Lukas Van Ness from Iowa to prove themselves with an elite edge rusher. The star prospect went 13th overall after the Packers and Jets swapped first-round picks.


Green Bay Packers Draft picks 2023: Round 2

Jayden Reed, WR, Michigan State
Jayden Reed, WR, Michigan State

Pick 42 - Luke Musgrave, TE, Oregon State

Pick 50 - Jayden Reed, WR, Michigan State

On Day 2, they drafted Tight End Luke Musgrave from Oregon as the 42 overall pick, which they received from the Jets for the Aaron Rodgers trade. Eight picks later, the Packers selected WR Jayden Reed from Michigan State to help assist QB Jordan Love in the post Aaron Rodgers era.


Green Bay Packers Draft picks 2023: Round 3

Pick 78 - Tucker Kraft, TE, South Dakota State

In round 3, with the 78 overall pick, the Packers drafted Tucker Kraft, the South Dakota State TE, to further strengthen the offense.


Green Bay Packers Draft picks 2023: Round 4-Round 7

Pick 116 - Colby Wooden, DE, Auburn

The Green Bay Packers began Day 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft by drafting Colby Wooden, the Defensive End from Auburn. The Packers added to their defense with Lukas Van Ness. Wooden is explosive and athletic, which will provide versalatily on the defense.


Green Bay Packers Draft picks 2023: Round 5

Pick 149 - Sean Clifford, QB, Penn State

Pick 159 - Dontayvion Wicks, WR, Virginia

The Packers went on to add QB Sean Clifford from Penn State. He will most likely be the back-up QB to Jordan Love. This is understandable from the Packers since they do not have another QB on their roster.

With the 159th pick, GM Brian Gutekunst got some more help for Jordan Love. The Packers drafted Virginia Wide Receiver Dontayvion Wicks in Round 5.


Green Bay Packers Draft picks 2023: Round 6

Pick 179 - Karl Brooks, DE, Bowling Green

Pick 207 - Anders Carlson, Kicker, Auburn

The Packers traded up to to No. 179 to select defensive end Karl Brooks from Bowling Green. With the 207 pick, they drafted Anders Carlson, a kicker from Auburn. This was an area of need for Green Bay and they got their guy.


Green Bay Packers Draft picks 2023: Round 7

Grant DuBose, WR, Charlotte
Grant DuBose, WR, Charlotte

Pick 232 - Carrington Valentine, CB, Kentucky

Pick 235 - Lew Nichols III, RB, Central Michigan

Pick 242 - Anthony Johnson Jr., Safety, Iowa State

Pick 256 - Grant DuBose, WR Charlotte

In the final round, the Green Bay Packers addressed their secondary by drafting Kentucky CB Carrington Velentine as the 232nd pick. They next selected Contral Michigan running back Lew Nichols. In 2021, Nichols was the MAC RB of the year.

With the 242nd pick, the Packers drafted safety Anthony Johnson Jr. from Iowa State. Anthony played as a cornerback before switching to safety during his senior year. Following Anthony, the Packers then selected Grant DuBose, a speedy wide receiver from Charlotte.

The Green Bay Packers have been active in the WR area and have drafted three WRs in each of 2022 and 2023 NFL Drafts.


What draft picks do the Green Bay Packers have next year in 2024?

Jodan Love, QB, Green Bay Packers
Jodan Love, QB, Green Bay Packers

While the pick numbers can't be determined until the conclusion of the 2023 NFL season, the Green Bay Packers will pick in the following rounds:

  • Round 1
  • Round 2
  • Round 2 (from Jets)*
  • Round 3
  • Round 4
  • Round 5
  • Round 6
  • Round 7

*Compensatory Pick


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