3 burning questions for Florida Panthers entering 2026 offseason
Florida Panthers Face Key Decisions Ahead of 2026 Offseason

The 2026 NFL Draft first round takes place tonight, but the Green Bay Packers do not have a pick due to a previous trade. They will make their first selection on April 24 with the 52nd overall pick in the second round.
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For Green Bay Packers fans, the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft had the buzz of an airplane engine.
But the 2026 draft, not so much.
Last April's NFL draft was at Lambeau Field, so the Packers' first pick was among the most anticipated in team history. However, this season, the draft is in Pittsburgh and Green Bay doesn't have a pick in the first round Thursday night, April 23 due to the trade for Micah Parsons last season.
So unless the Packers make an unexpected trade to move up, fans will have to wait until Friday night, April 24, when Green Bay has the 52nd overall pick in the second round and the 84th overall pick in the third round.
NFC North rivals Detroit, Minnesota and Chicago all pick in the first round. The Lions hold the 17th pick, the Vikings pick 18th and the Bears pick 25th.
Here's the draft order for the first round, as well as the full seven rounds:
More: Why don't the Packers have a first-round draft pick tonight?
The Packers traded their first-round pick to acquire Micah Parsons last season.
The Packers will make their first pick on April 24, 2026, with the 52nd overall selection in the second round.
The Detroit Lions have the 17th pick, the Minnesota Vikings pick 18th, and the Chicago Bears pick 25th.
The 2026 NFL Draft is taking place in Pittsburgh.
Florida Panthers Face Key Decisions Ahead of 2026 Offseason

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NFL draft prospect, Matthew Golden of Texas, signs autographs during the NFL Draft Red Carpet event at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
Wide receiver Matthew Golden holds a Green Bay Packers jersey after being selected with the 23rd pick during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The draft runs through April 26.
NFL draft prospect, Matthew Golden of Texas, talks to reporters during the NFL Draft Red Carpet event at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
NFL draft prospect, Matthew Golden of Texas, arrives during the NFL Draft Red Carpet event at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
Wide receiver Matthew Golden embraces NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after the Packers select him with the 23rd pick during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The draft runs through April 26.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 01: Matthew Golden #2 of the Texas Longhorns catches a pass for a 2-point conversion during the second overtime against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 01, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images)
Wide receiver Matthew Golden of Texas poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy after being selected by the Green Bay Packers during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field on April 24, 2025, in Green Bay.
Wide receiver Matthew Golden of Texas heads to the stage after being selected as the 23rd overall pick by the Green Bay Packers during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field on April 24, 2025, in Green Bay.
Texas Longhorns wide receiver Matthew Golden on the red carpet before the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field.
Apr 23, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; Texas Longhorns receiver Matthew Golden at the NFL Draft prospect clinic with Special Olympics at Draft Experience Field at Titletown.
Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas wideout Matthew Golden (WO16) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Texas Longhorns wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) signs an autograph following the Longhorns' game against the Florida Gators, Nov. 9, 2024 at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin.
Texas Longhorns wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) walks into the stadium ahead of the Texas Longhorns' game against the ULM Warhawks at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 21, 2024.
Oct 19, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) in the second quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-Imagn Images
Texas Longhorns wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) stretches during practice on the University of Texas campus in Austin, Dec. 27, 2024 ahead of the second round playoff game against Arizona State in the Peach Bowl on the New Years Day.
Jan 1, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) catches a pass for a touchdown against the Arizona State Sun Devils in overtime at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Texas Longhorns receiver Matthew Golden (2) makes a catch near the endzone during the Red River Rivalry game against Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. Golden landed out of bounds and the catch was ruled incomplete.
Texas Longhorns wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) walks the field ahead of the game as the Texas Longhorns prepare to play the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semi-final at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas, Jan. 10, 2025.
Nov 23, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) right before opening kickoff against the Kentucky Wildcats at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-Imagn Images
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NFL draft prospect, Matthew Golden of Texas, signs autographs during the NFL Draft Red Carpet event at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
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NFL draft prospect, Matthew Golden of Texas, signs autographs during the NFL Draft Red Carpet event at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
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Wide receiver Matthew Golden holds a Green Bay Packers jersey after being selected with the 23rd pick during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The draft runs through April 26.
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NFL draft prospect, Matthew Golden of Texas, talks to reporters during the NFL Draft Red Carpet event at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
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NFL draft prospect, Matthew Golden of Texas, arrives during the NFL Draft Red Carpet event at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
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Wide receiver Matthew Golden embraces NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after the Packers select him with the 23rd pick during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The draft runs through April 26.
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 01: Matthew Golden #2 of the Texas Longhorns catches a pass for a 2-point conversion during the second overtime against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 01, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images)
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Wide receiver Matthew Golden of Texas poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy after being selected by the Green Bay Packers during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field on April 24, 2025, in Green Bay.
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Wide receiver Matthew Golden of Texas heads to the stage after being selected as the 23rd overall pick by the Green Bay Packers during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field on April 24, 2025, in Green Bay.
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Texas Longhorns wide receiver Matthew Golden on the red carpet before the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field.
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Apr 23, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; Texas Longhorns receiver Matthew Golden at the NFL Draft prospect clinic with Special Olympics at Draft Experience Field at Titletown.
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Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas wideout Matthew Golden (WO16) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Texas Longhorns wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) signs an autograph following the Longhorns' game against the Florida Gators, Nov. 9, 2024 at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin.
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Texas Longhorns wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) walks into the stadium ahead of the Texas Longhorns' game against the ULM Warhawks at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 21, 2024.
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Oct 19, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) in the second quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-Imagn Images
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Texas Longhorns wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) stretches during practice on the University of Texas campus in Austin, Dec. 27, 2024 ahead of the second round playoff game against Arizona State in the Peach Bowl on the New Years Day.
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Jan 1, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) catches a pass for a touchdown against the Arizona State Sun Devils in overtime at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Texas Longhorns receiver Matthew Golden (2) makes a catch near the endzone during the Red River Rivalry game against Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. Golden landed out of bounds and the catch was ruled incomplete.
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Texas Longhorns wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) walks the field ahead of the game as the Texas Longhorns prepare to play the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semi-final at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas, Jan. 10, 2025.
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Nov 23, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) right before opening kickoff against the Kentucky Wildcats at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-Imagn Images
Green Bay Packer defensive end Jamal Reynolds watches from the sidelines as he prepares for the 2002 season on July 23, 2002. First-round draftee Reynolds was the 10th pick. He played for Green Bay from 2001-’03.
Green Bay Packers Javon Walker reels in a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter of their game against Chicago Bears Monday, September 29, 2003 at Soldier Field in Chicago. First-round draftee Walker was the 20th pick. He played for Green Bay from 2002-’05.
Green Bay Packers linebacker Nick Barnett reacts after recovering a fumble by Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler on the 1-yard line during the second quarter of their game Monday, October 29, 2007 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. First-round draftee Barnett was the 29th pick. He played for Green Bay from 2003-’10.
Green Bay Packers cornerback Ahmad Carroll runs past Chicago Bears Gabe Reid while returning a kickoff during the fourth quarter of their game Sunday, December 4, 2005 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. First-round draftee Carroll was the 25th pick. He played for Green Bay from 2004-’06.
Green Bay Packers inside linebacker A.J. Hawk (50) stops Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) for no gain during the first quarter of their game at Mall of America Field at the H.H.H. Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minn. First-round draftee Hawk was the 5th pick. He played for Green Bay from 2006-’14.
The Titans' Chris Johnson runs away from Justin Harrel as Kerry Collins cheers from behind in the overtime period of their NFL football game at LP Field in Nashville, TN., on Nov, 2, 2008. First-round draftee Harrel was the 16th pick. He played for Green Bay from 2007-’10 (Harrel spent the 2009 season on IR).
Green Bay Packers' Clay Matthews and B.J. Raji puts pressure on Chicago Bears' Jay Cutler at Soldier Field on September 27, 2010. First-round draftee Raji was the 9th pick. He played for Green Bay from 2009-’15.
Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga (75) provides pass protection during their preseason game Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Green Bay Packers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-9. First-round draftee Bulaga was the 23rd pick. He played for Green Bay from 2010-’19.
Green Bay Packers tackle Derek Sherrod (78) is shown during their preseason game Friday, August 22, 2014 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packer beat the Oakland Raiders 31-21. First-round draftee Sherrod was the 32nd pick. He played for Green Bay from 2011-’14.
Green Bay Packers defensive end Datone Jones (95) tackles Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) after a nine yard reception during the fourth quarter of their game Monday, December 8, 2014 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Green Bay Packers beat the Atlanta Falcons 43-37. First-round draftee Jones was the 26th pick. He played for Green Bay from 2013-’16.
Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Kenny Clark (97) teams up to sack Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the first quarter of their game Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. First-round draftee Clark was the 27th pick. His years with Green Bay are 2016-present.
Jaire Alexander (23) of the Green Bay Packers breaks-up a pass against Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) of the Detroit Lions during the first half at Lambeau Field on September 20, 2021 in Green Bay, Wis. First-round draftee Alexander was the 18th pick. His years with Green Bay are 2018-present.
Jan 14, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) throws a pass during the second quarter in a 2024 NFC wild card game at AT&T Stadium. First-round draftee Love was the 26th pick. His years with Green Bay are 2020-present.
Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes (21) nearly intercepts a pass intended for Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) during the fourth quarter of their game on December 25, 2021 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. First-round draftee Stokes was the 29th pick. His years with Green Bay are 2020-present.
Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker (7) tackles Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (24) during the second quarter of their game on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. First-round draftee Walker was the 22nd pick. His years with Green Bay are 2022-present.
Green Bay Packers linebacker Lukas Van Ness (90) tackles Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) during the first quarter of their game Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. First-round draftee Van Ness was the 13th pick. His years with Green Bay are 2023-present.
Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Jordan Morgan runs a drill during practice on Tuesday at Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon. Arizona offensive lineman Morgan was the first Packers pick in the 2024 NFL draft, selected in Round 1, pick 25.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden (0) makes a 35-yard reception while being covered by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (29) during the second quarter of their game Sunday, October 12, 2025 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Golden was the Packers' first-round pick in the 2025 draft.
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Green Bay Packer defensive end Jamal Reynolds watches from the sidelines as he prepares for the 2002 season on July 23, 2002. First-round draftee Reynolds was the 10th pick. He played for Green Bay from 2001-’03.
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Green Bay Packer defensive end Jamal Reynolds watches from the sidelines as he prepares for the 2002 season on July 23, 2002. First-round draftee Reynolds was the 10th pick. He played for Green Bay from 2001-’03.
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Green Bay Packers Javon Walker reels in a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter of their game against Chicago Bears Monday, September 29, 2003 at Soldier Field in Chicago. First-round draftee Walker was the 20th pick. He played for Green Bay from 2002-’05.
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Green Bay Packers linebacker Nick Barnett reacts after recovering a fumble by Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler on the 1-yard line during the second quarter of their game Monday, October 29, 2007 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. First-round draftee Barnett was the 29th pick. He played for Green Bay from 2003-’10.
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Green Bay Packers cornerback Ahmad Carroll runs past Chicago Bears Gabe Reid while returning a kickoff during the fourth quarter of their game Sunday, December 4, 2005 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. First-round draftee Carroll was the 25th pick. He played for Green Bay from 2004-’06.
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Green Bay Packers inside linebacker A.J. Hawk (50) stops Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) for no gain during the first quarter of their game at Mall of America Field at the H.H.H. Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minn. First-round draftee Hawk was the 5th pick. He played for Green Bay from 2006-’14.
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The Titans' Chris Johnson runs away from Justin Harrel as Kerry Collins cheers from behind in the overtime period of their NFL football game at LP Field in Nashville, TN., on Nov, 2, 2008. First-round draftee Harrel was the 16th pick. He played for Green Bay from 2007-’10 (Harrel spent the 2009 season on IR).
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Green Bay Packers' Clay Matthews and B.J. Raji puts pressure on Chicago Bears' Jay Cutler at Soldier Field on September 27, 2010. First-round draftee Raji was the 9th pick. He played for Green Bay from 2009-’15.
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Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga (75) provides pass protection during their preseason game Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Green Bay Packers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-9. First-round draftee Bulaga was the 23rd pick. He played for Green Bay from 2010-’19.
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Green Bay Packers tackle Derek Sherrod (78) is shown during their preseason game Friday, August 22, 2014 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packer beat the Oakland Raiders 31-21. First-round draftee Sherrod was the 32nd pick. He played for Green Bay from 2011-’14.
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Green Bay Packers defensive end Datone Jones (95) tackles Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) after a nine yard reception during the fourth quarter of their game Monday, December 8, 2014 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Green Bay Packers beat the Atlanta Falcons 43-37. First-round draftee Jones was the 26th pick. He played for Green Bay from 2013-’16.
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Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Kenny Clark (97) teams up to sack Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the first quarter of their game Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. First-round draftee Clark was the 27th pick. His years with Green Bay are 2016-present.
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Jaire Alexander (23) of the Green Bay Packers breaks-up a pass against Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) of the Detroit Lions during the first half at Lambeau Field on September 20, 2021 in Green Bay, Wis. First-round draftee Alexander was the 18th pick. His years with Green Bay are 2018-present.
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Jan 14, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) throws a pass during the second quarter in a 2024 NFC wild card game at AT&T Stadium. First-round draftee Love was the 26th pick. His years with Green Bay are 2020-present.
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Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes (21) nearly intercepts a pass intended for Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) during the fourth quarter of their game on December 25, 2021 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. First-round draftee Stokes was the 29th pick. His years with Green Bay are 2020-present.
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Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker (7) tackles Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (24) during the second quarter of their game on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. First-round draftee Walker was the 22nd pick. His years with Green Bay are 2022-present.
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Green Bay Packers linebacker Lukas Van Ness (90) tackles Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) during the first quarter of their game Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. First-round draftee Van Ness was the 13th pick. His years with Green Bay are 2023-present.
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Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Jordan Morgan runs a drill during practice on Tuesday at Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon. Arizona offensive lineman Morgan was the first Packers pick in the 2024 NFL draft, selected in Round 1, pick 25.
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden (0) makes a 35-yard reception while being covered by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (29) during the second quarter of their game Sunday, October 12, 2025 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Golden was the Packers' first-round pick in the 2025 draft.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Here's NFL Draft order for tonight's first round, all seven rounds