Packers Draft Day Moves: Top Round 1 Trade-Up Possibilities

Green Bay Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst has a history of trading up in the first round. In 2018, he moved up to select cornerback Jaire Alexander. A year later, he did the same for safety Darnell Savage. In 2020, the Packers traded up again to draft quarterback Jordan Love.

The Packers enter this year’s draft with a Brian Gutekunst-era low of eight picks. However, if a top prospect that is high on their board begins to slip, Green Bay likely won’t hesitate to make calls and trade up to secure him.

Today, Athlon Sports explores possible trade scenarios and potential partners for the Packers if they decide to move up in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Green Bay Packers GM Brian Gutekunst speaks at the podium during the NFL Scouting Combine. © Kirby Lee-Imagn Images © Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis holds the 14th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. To make the jump, the Packers would likely need to part with pick No. 23, a third-rounder, and a fourth-rounder, while potentially getting a late Day 3 pick in return. Their most likely target in this scenario is an edge rusher or a cornerback-two positions that lack depth and starting-quality talent on Green Bay’s roster.

Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks have been a frequent trade partner when the Packers have looked to move up. In 2018, Green Bay sent picks No. 27, 76, and 186 to Seattle in exchange for No. 18 and 248. A year later, the two teams struck another deal, with the Packers acquiring pick No. 21 in exchange for No. 30 and two fourth-rounders, 114 and 118.

The mid-to-late first round of this year’s draft is an intriguing range, with a potential run on offensive tackles and wide receivers-two positions the Packers are likely targeting. Interior defensive line is another option, but with strong talent projected throughout the first two rounds, Green Bay may choose to wait before addressing it.

Seattle hold the 18th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. If the Packers wanted to move up from No. 23, it would most likely cost a third-round pick, along with a possible Day 3 pick swap to finalize the deal.

Denver Broncos

Denver holds the 20th overall pick. Moving up to No. 20 would allow Green Bay to leapfrog the Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Chargers-two teams that likely have a receiver on their radar. That could push the Packers to make a deal-especially if there is a particular wide receiver they don’t want to risk missing out on. Still, the Packers likely have multiple receivers graded as first-round talents. To move from No. 23 to No. 20, Green Bay would probably need to part with a fourth-round pick and include a Day 3 pick swap.