Trenches. If there's a lesson from the Super Bowl, it's how important it is to beat your opponent at the line of scrimmage. And this is something Brian Gutekunst is already philosophically inclined to do anyway.

This is my first seven-round mock draft of 2025, so let's go ahead and discuss the possibilities.

Format: I've done it using the PFF draft simulator, and it hasn't updated the Packers' seventh-round selection coming from the Pittsburgh Steelers for the Preston Smith's trade. But it's projecting a seventh-rounder for a compensatory pick.

Round 1, Pick 23: T Armand Membou, Missouri

Membou is slightly short to play tackle, but it's not a huge difference if compared to Zach Tom and Jordan Morgan. He is impressively polished and, even though he played his college career at right tackle, there is some potential to move him around at the NFL level.

Round 2, Pick 55: EDGE Jared Ivey, Ole Miss

Ivey is the perfect Packers prototype to play defensive end. Coming from a seven-sack season, he is highly athletic and has a huge upside. Ivey plays mostly as an edge defender, but he has a track record of versatility to play situationally at the B-Gap, which would offer Jeff Hafley intriguing matchup possibilities.

Round 3, Pick 87: WR Tre Harris, Ole Miss

Another pick, another Packers prototype. Green Bay will need to address the WR position because Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs are entering the final year of their deals, and Watson is hurt. Harris has the ideal combination of size and speed, offering a deep threat ability that the current roster doesn't have outside of Watson. He needs to be developed, but that's the type of player you can get in the third round.

Round 4, Pick 123: QB Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss

Ok, it's weird to take three players from the same school in a row, and the Packers don't necessarily need a quarterback. But the value here is too good to pass up. Dart is a solid, experienced player, who had 41 college starts despite being only 21 now. He had a strong showing at the Senior Bowl, which is something the Packers historically value. With Malik Willis under contract for only one more season, taking Dart would give the Packers the flexibility to develop a long-term backup or even to trade Willis if there's a good offer on the table.

Round 5, Pick 160: CB Dorian Strong, Virginia Tech

Strong might be undersized at 185lbs for Packers' standards, but his ability to play man coverage and affect opposing receivers at the line of scrimmage is enticing for what Jeff Hafley wants to run as a scheme. Moreover, the need at cornerback is real, so throwing a dart early on Day 3 makes complete sense.

Round 6, Pick 199: DT Cam Horsley, Boston College

Horsley spent five seasons at Boston College, and the first four of them were under head coach Jeff Hafley, who's now the Packers defensive coordinator. Horsley is a run-stuffer interior defensive lineman, something important since TJ Slaton is slated to hit free agency. In his final college season, he had seven tackles for loss.

Round 7, Pick 251: LB Aaron Smith, South Carolina State

Smith offers impressive versatility and athleticism for a late-round prospect. He can play in the box or in the slot, and can create pressure as a blitzer. His ability to cover is good for an off-ball linebacker. He could also play on special teams.

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