April 26, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. – After selecting Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden at No. 23, the Green Bay Packers shook up Day 3, trading Romeo Doubs to the Minnesota Vikings to climb the draft board, sources told ESPN Saturday.
Doubs, a 2022 fourth-rounder, recorded 60 catches for 700 yards in 2024 but stirred controversy with a one-game suspension for conduct (NFL.com). With Golden’s 4.29-second speed and Jayden Reed’s ascent, the 25-year-old became trade bait (Spotrac).
The Packers used No. 119 to draft Penn State safety Jaylen Reed, whose 2.5 sacks and 3 interceptions in 2024 bolster Jeff Hafley’s secondary. “We’re building depth,” GM Brian Gutekunst said, eyeing a versatile playmaker (PFF).
Green Bay Packers Receive: 2025 Fourth-Round Pick (No. 119)
Minnesota Vikings Receive: Romeo Doubs, 2025 Fifth-Round Pick (No. 159)
Minnesota, thin at receiver after losing Camryn Bynum, adds Doubs’ 11.4 yards per catch to complement Jordan Addison. The Vikings’ four-pick draft benefits from No. 159, fueling Day 3 moves for Kevin O’Connell’s squad (ESPN).
Green Bay’s secondary, ninth in passing yards allowed, relied on Xavier McKinney’s 7 picks in 2024. Reed’s 88.6 PFF run-defense grade strengthens the box, supporting Javon Bullard amid Jaire Alexander’s trade rumors (Packers Wire).
“I’m ready to make plays,” Reed told reporters, targeting a dime role. Trading Doubs to a rival risks bite-back, but Minnesota sees his route-running as a spark for Sam Darnold, fresh off Aaron Jones’ 1,138 yards (CBS Sports).
With an 11-6 wild-card exit exposing gaps, Golden and Reed address offense and defense, backing Josh Jacobs’ 1,329 yards. Gutekunst’s trade keeps Green Bay’s Super Bowl hopes alive with Jordan Love’s 3,947-yard arm (The Athletic).
