One week. Seven days. 10,740 minutes or so from the time of publication of this article, the 2025 NFL Draft will officially begin in Green Bay.
The wait is almost over. NFL fans are preparing to descend on Titletown for the biggest event in the city’s history, and APC will be there to cover it all. But before next week, there’s still plenty of coverage, mock drafts, and speculation left to be written and read.
With a week to go, let’s start off today’s curds by looking at something that’s a bit of a surprising observation about the first-round draft order.
A week before the 2025 NFL Draft, every team holds its own first-round pick | NFL.com
This is an oddity, as first-round picks get traded pretty often. The fact that there were no big trades last year that included a first-rounder in 2025 is probably the biggest reason for this situation, which will surely change next Thursday night.
Bold predictions for Packers ahead of 2025 NFL draft | Packers Wire
Waiting on a corner until day three? Drafting a trio of Oregon defensive linemen? What’s your big, bold prediction?
Isn’t it obvious? Because the Bears still suck.
(The Packers rank 7th, by the way.)
Ultimate NFL Mock Draft: Best Pick Ever at Each Slot No. 1 to No. 224 | SI.com
This isn’t really a mock draft, it’s just looking at the best player ever to come out of each draft slot. The Packers get 10 names on this list, though Ed Reed over Aaron Rodgers at #24 overall is a surprising choice that I struggle to support.
Pre-draft picture: Tucker Kraft, Luke Musgrave charge into Year 3 | Packers.com
If the Packers go for a tight end in the draft this year, look for it to be a complementary player, not a premier one.
Man found with a live turtle concealed in his pants by TSA at a New Jersey airport | AP News
Is that a turtle in your pants or are you just happy to see me?
