'It Was a Dream;' Green Bay Packers 2025 Draft Pick Reveals He Wanted Team to Take Him

The Green Bay Packers shocked the NFL world, and especially their own fans, when they took Matthew Golden, a wide receiver, with their first round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Not only did the Packers have a roster that was deep at the position going into the draft, but they also had not taken a wide receiver in the first round since 2002.

As if that were not shocking enough, Green Bay continued to focus on the offensive side of the ball with their two picks on the second day of the draft. While many fans called on the team to select a cornerback and/or pass rusher, the Packers selected offensive lineman Anthony Belton in the second round and another wide receiver, Savion Williams, in the third.

Green Bay Packers Rookie Savion Williams Says He Wanted Team to Take Him in the 2025 NFL Draft

On Saturday, the Packers continued their rookie mini camp, which was comprised of the players they drafted, undrafted free agents, several players present for a tryout, and some holdovers from last season.

After their practice, some of the draft picks met with the media to discuss their first week with the organization. During this time, Williams, their third round pick, revealed that the Packers were actually the team that he hoped would take him in the weeks leading up to the draft.

“So the whole week before the draft, everybody was asking ‘If there was one team you could get picked by, who would you want to get picked by?’ I told them, ‘It’d be Green Bay, that’s where I want to go.’ So seeing those area code numbers pop up [on my phone], grinning ear to ear. Just being in Green Bay is just a dream, man.”

Williams, a gadget type wide receiver, is going to be an interesting part of the Packers offense going forward. During his final year at TCU, he put up 60 receptions for 611 yards and six touchdowns. However, he also had 51 rushing attempts for 322 yards and six more touchdowns.

Obviously, the draw of Green Bay to a prospect like Williams is quarterback Jordan Love, who spreads the ball out, giving all of his targets equal opportunities to make a difference in the game. However, head coach Matt LaFleur is also well-known for his play-calling abilities, which will help a Swiss Army knife player like Williams reach his highest potential in the league.a