Packers lead the way with seven legends announcing draft picks
Packers lead the way with seven legends announcing draft picks
Hosting the NFL Draft has its perks, including having a deep lineup of former players announcing picks. On Thursday, ESPN's Adam Schefter posted the list of former and active players scheduled to take the stage to announce their teams' picks during this year's draft, and the Packers -- who are hosting the 2025 draft in Green Bay -- have the most with seven.
Those seven are:
Mason Crosby
Ahman Green
James Jones
Jerry Kramer
Clay Matthews
Jordy Nelson
Dave Robinson
Naturally, these players are among the team's biggest draft success stories, with Kramer and Robinson both being in the NFL Hall of Fame for being standout players during the Vince Lombardi era. Kramer was a fourth-round pick by Green Bay in 1958, and Robinson was a first-round pick in 1963.
Crosby, a sixth-round pick back in 2007, has the most points in franchise history. He recently announced his retirement from the NFL after 17 seasons, 16 of which were with the Packers.
Green was a third-round pick in 1998 and became the team's all-time leader in rushing attempts and yards.
Meanwhile, Jones, Matthews, and Nelson were all members of the 2010 team that defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV to claim the franchise's fourth Super Bowl. Drafted in back-to-back years—Jones in 2007 and Nelson in 2008—both receivers rank in the top 15 in franchise history for receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns. Matthews was a first-round pick in 2009 and remains Green Bay's all-time sack leader with 83.5.
This year marks the first time the Packers are hosting the NFL Draft. The first round kicks off on Thursday, April 24, followed by Rounds 2 and 3 on Friday, and concluding with rounds 4-7 on Saturday.
Green Bay currently holds eight draft picks, but it remains unclear which player will announce which selection.
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