Green Bay, WI – The Green Bay Packers may have pulled off one of the biggest steals of the 2025 NFL Draft, landing TCU wide receiver Savion Williams with the 87th overall pick. Standing at a towering 6’5″ with an elite catch radius and a knack for explosive plays, Williams brings a dynamic element that could immediately reshape Jordan Love’s arsenal.
A two-year starter at TCU, Williams terrorized Big 12 defenses with his size, athleticism, and ability to dominate in contested catch situations. His catch radius and body control made him a nightmare for smaller defensive backs, while his sneaky acceleration turned routine slants into home runs. In 2024, Williams hauled in 52 receptions for 841 yards and 8 touchdowns, averaging an eye-popping 16.2 yards per catch.
“He’s a rare size-speed combo,” Packers GM Brian Gutekunst said post-draft. “We see a ton of upside in what he can add to our red-zone and vertical passing game.”
For a Packers offense seeking more red-zone efficiency and explosive chunk plays, Williams fits like a glove. His presence will immediately create mismatches alongside Keon Coleman and Christian Watson, giving Jordan Love an embarrassment of riches on the outside. Expect Green Bay to deploy Williams heavily in fade routes, jump balls, and intermediate crossers — areas where he consistently bullied defenders at TCU.
Despite his undeniable traits, minor questions about route precision and separation kept Williams out of the top 50 picks. But in Green Bay, he won’t be asked to be a WR1 right away — he’ll thrive as a complementary weapon who can stretch the field vertically and win in tight windows.
The Packers needed size, they needed playmakers, and they just landed a skyscraper with a big-play gene. Savion Williams might just be the steal of Day 2.
