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The Green Bay Packers picks in 2023 NFL draft and what time they should happen

jr radcliffe, milwaukee journal sentinel
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For now at least, the Green Bay Packers have 11 selections in the 2023 NFL draft, starting April 27, and taking place in Kansas City.

Here's a rundown of selections and when you can expect them, with an estimated time for selection that averages the same selection over the past five seasons.

The draft begins at 7 p.m. (Central) Thursday, a 6 p.m. start Friday and an 11 a.m. kickoff Saturday.

Round 1: No. 13 overall***

Aaron Donald holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy during the Rams' Super Bowl 56 championship rally at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Aaron Donald holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy during the Rams' Super Bowl 56 championship rally at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

  • Last year: Jordan Davis, DT (Eagles)

  • Previous four years: Rashawn Slater, OT (Chargers); Tristan Wirfs, OT (Buccaneers); Christian Wilkins, DT (Dolphins); Daron Payne, NT (Commanders)

  • A player you know: Aaron Donald, DT (Rams, 2014)

  • Packers picks*: Gale Gillingham, G (1966); Lloyd Voss, DE (1964); Alex Hawkins, RB (1959)

  • Estimated time of selection: 8:44 p.m. Thursday (last five: 8:33 p.m., 8:57 p.m., 8:50 p.m., 8:47 p.m., 8:31 p.m.)

*Note that some picks mentioned throughout this story were selected when the draft had fewer teams, and though their draft slot is correct, the round may be different. Alex Hawkins, for example, was a second rounder at No. 13 in 1959

Round 2: No. 42 overall***

Rob Gronkowski was taken with the 42nd overall pick in 2010.
Rob Gronkowski was taken with the 42nd overall pick in 2010.

  • Last year: Andrew Booth, CB (Vikings)

  • Previous four years: Liam Eichenberg, OL (Dolphins); Laviska Shenault Jr., WR (Jaguars); Drew Lock, QB (Broncos); Mike Gesicki, TE (Dolphins)

  • A player you know: Rob Gronkowski (Patriots, 2010)

  • Packers pick: Tony Liscio, OT (1963)

  • Estimated time of selection: 6:52 p.m. Friday (last five: 6:52 p.m., 6:50 p.m., 6:51 p.m., 6:58 p.m., 6:47 p.m.)

Round 2: No. 45 overall

Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. was a No. 45 draft pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. was a No. 45 draft pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Packers second-round successes (last 15 drafts): Christian Watson (2022, No. 34); Josh Myers (2021, No. 62); AJ Dillon (2020, No. 62); Elgton Jenkins (2019, No. 44); Kevin King (2017, No. 33); Davante Adams (2014, No. 53); Eddie Lacy (2013, No. 61); Casey Hayward (2012, No. 62); Randall Cobb (2011, No. 64); Jordy Nelson (2008, No. 36)

Round 3: No. 78 overall

Offensive lineman Michael Deiter was a No. 78 draft pick by the Miami Dolphins.
Offensive lineman Michael Deiter was a No. 78 draft pick by the Miami Dolphins.

  • Last year: Alex Wright, DE (Browns)

  • Previous four years: Chazz Surratt, LB (Vikings); Matt Hennessy, C (Falcons); Michael Deiter, OG (Dolphins); Malik Jefferson, LB (Bengals)

  • A player you know: Laveranues Coles, WR (Jets, 2000)

  • Packers picks: John Rowser, DB (1967); James Jones, WR (2007)

  • Estimated time of selection: 9:11 p.m. Friday (last five: 9:11 p.m., 9:13 p.m., 9:25 p.m., 9:14 p.m., 8:52 p.m.)

Packers third-round successes: (last 15 drafts) Ty Montgomery (2015, No. 94); Richard Rodgers (2014, No. 98); Morgan Burnett (2010, No. 71); Jermichael Finley (2008, No. 91)

Round 4: No. 116 overall

Safety Amani Hooker was a No. 116 draft pick by the Tennessee Titans.
Safety Amani Hooker was a No. 116 draft pick by the Tennessee Titans.

  • Last year: Eyioma Uwazurike, DE (Broncos)

  • Previous four years: Elerson Smith, DL (Giants); Ben Bartch, OG (Jaguars); Amani Hooker, S (Titans); Dorance Armstrong Jr, DE (Cowboys)

  • A player you know: Stephen Tulloch, LB (Titans, 2006)

  • Packers picks: Tom Hand, C (1946); Bill Roffler, DB (1952); Vic Rimkus, OG (1953); Bob Laughery, back (1956); Dwight Hood, DT (1967); Bill Hayhoe, OT (1969); Donnell Smith, DE (1971); Steve Odom, WR (1974); Mike Douglass, LB (1978); Darrell Reed, LB (1988)

  • Estimated time of selection: 11:41 a.m. Saturday (last five: 11:37 a.m., 11:36 a.m., 11:33 a.m.; 11:50 a.m., 11:52 a.m.)

Packers fourth-round successes (last 15 drafts): Romeo Doubs (2022, No. 132); Zach Tom (2022, No. 140); Royce Newman (2021, No. 142); Jamaal Williams (2017, No. 134); Blake Martinez (2016, No. 131); Dean Lowry (2016, No. 137); David Bakhtiari (2013, No. 109); JC Tretter (2013, No. 122); Mike Daniels (2012, No. 132); T.J. Lang (2009; No. 109); Josh Sitton (2008, No. 135)

Round 5: No. 149 overall

Wide receiver Hunter Renfrow was a No. 149 draft pick by the Raiders.
Wide receiver Hunter Renfrow was a No. 149 draft pick by the Raiders.

  • Last year: Cole Turner, TE (Commanders)

  • Previous four years: Evan McPherson, K (Bengals); Danny Pinter, OG (Colts); Hunter Renfrow, WR (Raiders); Michael Dickson, P (Seahawks)

  • A player you know: Dorsey Levens, RB (Packers, 1994)

  • Packers picks: Roy Bellin, back (1939); Ray Andrus, back (1940); Tom Kinkade, back (1942); Ed Adams, back (1955); Paul Winslow, DB (1960); Tim Moresco, DB (1977); Walter Dean, RB (1991); Levens; Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila, DE (2000)

  • Estimated time of selection: 1:13 p.m. Saturday (last five: 1:13 p.m., 1:03 p.m., 1:14 p.m., 1:16 p.m., 1:22 p.m.)

Packers fifth-round successes (last 15 drafts): Enagbare; Marquez Valdes-Scantling (2018, No. 174); Aaron Jones (2017, No. 182); Corey Linsley (2014, No. 161); Micah Hyde (2013, No. 159)

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Round 6: No. 207 overall***

Round 7: No. 232 overall

  • A player you know: Julian Edelman, WR (Patriots, 2009)

  • Packers you know: Sam Barrington, LB (2013), James Looney, DE (2018)

Round 7: No. 235 overall*

  • A player you know: Shelby Harris, DE (Raiders, 2014)

  • A Packer you know: John Thompson, TE (1979)

Round 7: No. 242 overall**

  • A player you know: Brett Keisel, DE (Steelers, 2002)

  • Packers you know: Charles Lee, WR (2000); Jonathan Garvin, DE (2020)

Round 7: No. 256 overall+

Packers sixth- and seventh-round successes (last 15 drafts): Jon Runyan (2020, No. 192); Equanimeous St. Brown (2018, No. 207); Aaron Ripkowski (2015, No. 206); Jeff Janis (2014, No. 236); James Starks (2010, No. 193); Brad Jones (2009, No. 218); Matt Flynn (2008, No. 209)

+ = Compensatory pick* = From Rams in deal that brought Corey Bojorquez to Green Bay (Rams received Packers' sixth-round pick)** = From Jaguars for offensive lineman Cole Van Lanen*** = From Jets in deal that sent Aaron Rodgers to New York (Packers swapped first-round picks and traded a fifth-round pick for a sixth-rounder)

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