Jayden Reed

Jayden Reed had thenopportunity to be the number one receiver on a productive offense, but didnt take his opportunity. An injury interrupted preseason wont help. Now or never.

Fantastic player, but dealing with a Jones Fracture in his foot that typically requires 10 weeks of recovery. Playing through the injury is likely to make it worse and eventually require surgery. And that's before we consider that the Packers rarely play Reed in two-wide sets. Let someone else draft him.

Reed has been the team's most productive receiver for the past two years, but his archetype is more akin to a strong 1-B to a classic 1-A like Nico Collins. In a Packers offense that has had 3-4 startable options at receiver, Reed hasn't needed to be the classic primary option. 

Matthew Golden isn't that classic WR1, either. Savion Williams looks like one, and he might develop into one. There's also a chance he could wind up a starting running back one day. 

Reed's foot injury is a concern. He has a Jones fracture that could get worse throughout the year. When healthy enough, Reed should lead the receivers in rushing, receptions, yards, and likely, TDs. However, this revelation about the injury impacts his potential reliability. He's no longer a safe bargain.

He's a very good player paired with Jordan Love in a Matt LaFleur-led offense. LaFleur utilizes Reed lined up in the backfield, on handoffs, pop passes, in motion, etc. He's an important chess piece who will continue to play a big role in 2025.