It’s official! All eight members of the Green Bay Packers’ 2025 draft class have been given their jersey numbers. For first-round pick Matthew Golden, it’s official AGAIN, as it was previously announced he’d be wearing #81 until he switched to #22. No take-backsies. I will not write about this again.
In order of draft position, let’s break down notable occupants of each jersey number.
WR Matthew Golden, #22
RB Elijah Pitts (1961-1971)
WR Jon Staggers (1972-1974)
FB Aaron Ripkowski (2015-2017)
Most recent occupant: CB Robert Rochell (2023-2024)
OL Anthony Belton, #71
LB Bill Forester (1959-1963)
DL Gilbert Brown (1993)
DL Santana Dotson (1996-2001)
OL Josh Sitton (2008-2015)
Most recent occupant: OL Josh Myers (2021-2024)
WR Savion Williams, #83
DL Bill Quinlan (1959-1962)
DL Clarence Williams (1970-1977)
WR John Jefferson (1981-1984)
TE Tom Crabtree (2010-2012)
WR Jeff Janis (2014-2017)
WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (2018-2021)
Most recent occupant: WR Cornelius Johnson (2024)
DL Barryn Sorrell, #99
I would just like to say this is an elite big boy number, and I am just so happy that he is the one this went to. Watch out for the sweetie pie wearing #99!!!
LB John Dorsey (1984-1988)
DL Corey Williams (2004-2007)
DL Jerel Worthy (2012-2013)
Most recent occupant: DL Jonathan Ford (2024)
DL Collin Oliver, #45
FB/LB Clarke Hinkle (1934)
LB Vince Biegel (2017)
Most recent occupant: LB Eric Wilson (2022-2024)
DL Warren Brinson, #91
LB Brian Noble (1985-1993)
DL Justin Harrell (2007-2010)
LB Jayrone Elliott (2014-2016)
Most recent occupant: LB Preston Smith (I love you) (2019-2024)
CB Micah Robinson, #26
QB Arnie Herber (1931)
CB Herb Adderley (1961-1969)
CB Tim Lewis (1983-1986)
S Chuck Cecil (1988-1992)
S Charlie Peprah (2006-2011)
S Darnell Savage (2019-2023)
Most recent occupant: CB Corey Ballentine (2024)
OL John Williams, #73
OL Tootie Robbins (1992-1993)
OL Aaron Taylor (1995-1997)
OL Daryn Colledge (2006-2010)
OL J.C. Tretter (2014-2016)
OL Yosh Nijman (2020-2023)
Most recent occupant: OL Andre Dillard (2024)