Packers’ Jordan Love Admits Surprise Over Offensive Help Added in 2025 NFL Draft, Excited for Green Bay’s New-Look Attack
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has waited patiently for his moment to lead the historic franchise, and in 2023, he proved that he has the tools, the temperament, and the tenacity to become a franchise cornerstone. After throwing for over 4,000 yards and leading the Packers to the postseason in his first full season as the starter, Love showed poise in pressure moments and silenced the doubters who questioned his ability to succeed Aaron Rodgers.
But even with all his growth and potential, few expected what the Packers would do next. When the 2025 NFL Draft arrived, Green Bay made a clear and surprising statement: they’re all-in on Jordan Love.
“I was definitely surprised,” Love said during a press conference on the second day of training camp. “You always hope your team adds pieces to help the offense, but I didn’t think we’d come away with this much. It just shows their belief in what we’re building.”
The Packers used four of their first five picks on offensive players, adding speed, versatility, and depth across the board. Most notably, Green Bay selected wide receiver Tre’Vion Barnes out of LSU with their first-round pick, a burner with 4.32 speed and elite after-the-catch ability. In the second round, they drafted offensive lineman Jonah Figueroa from Arizona State to solidify the right side of their line. And in the third, they grabbed tight end Nolan Brackens out of Iowa—a bruising, sure-handed red zone threat in the mold of George Kittle.
For Love, the influx of talent wasn’t just helpful—it was energizing.
“It changes everything,” he said. “You’ve got a guy like Tre’Vion who can take the top off the defense on every play. Jonah gives us more protection, and Nolan is already looking like a mismatch problem in the red zone. You can’t ask for a better setup heading into camp.”
Head coach Matt LaFleur echoed Love’s sentiments, praising the quarterback’s leadership and the front office’s aggressiveness.
“We believe in Jordan,” LaFleur said. “And when you have your quarterback, it’s your responsibility to give him the weapons to succeed. These additions were made to maximize what he can do, and we’re thrilled with the direction we’re heading.”
The Trust Factor
The 2025 NFL Draft wasn’t just a show of faith in Love’s development—it was a strategic response to what the league has seen in recent years. Teams like the Chiefs, Bengals, and Eagles have surrounded their young quarterbacks with elite offensive arsenals. The Packers, long reliant on homegrown development and a conservative draft philosophy, took a modern approach this time—and Jordan Love is the clear beneficiary.
“I talked to Brian [Gutekunst], and he just said they wanted to make sure we’re explosive,” Love explained. “They know we can control the game with defense and our run game, but they wanted to make sure we could strike fast too. That means a lot.”
Gutekunst confirmed that the team evaluated not only scheme fit but chemistry potential—how well these new additions would mesh with Love’s style and rhythm.
“Jordan is a thinker, but he’s also a gunslinger,” Gutekunst said. “We wanted guys who could make plays when things break down and turn a 5-yard route into 25. We think we’ve found that.”
The New-Look Attack
The 2025 Packers offense will look markedly different than last season. Christian Watson returns healthy, slot receiver Jayden Reed has another year under his belt, and now Barnes joins the mix with the potential to immediately start on the outside. Brackens gives them another tight end to pair with Luke Musgrave, while the backfield remains anchored by Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon.
But the biggest difference? Flexibility.
“We can go four-wide, we can go two-tight end, we can even go heavy if we want,” said offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich. “These new guys open up the playbook in a major way.”
Stenavich revealed that the Packers are implementing more motion-based sets and designed rollouts to maximize Love’s mobility and arm strength.
“Jordan’s great when he’s on the move. With these receivers, we’re going to stress defenses vertically and horizontally,” he said. “There’s nowhere to hide.”
Training Camp Chemistry
The Packers opened camp last week, and already the rookies are turning heads. Barnes caught two touchdown passes in the team’s first full-squad scrimmage, including one 60-yard bomb from Love. Brackens has looked like a seasoned vet, boxing out defenders and showing soft hands in tight spaces.
“He’s like a basketball player,” Love said of Brackens. “He just knows how to position himself and go up and get it.”
Veteran wideout Romeo Doubs said the rookies have already begun to push the veterans.
“Everyone’s raising their game,” Doubs said. “Tre’Vion is crazy fast, Nolan’s a tank, and Jordan is throwing dimes. It’s competitive in the best way.”
Jones, the team’s elder statesman in the backfield, believes the team’s offensive potential is higher than it’s been in years.
“Everyone’s got a role, and we all complement each other,” Jones said. “Jordan’s got full command, and now he’s got guys all over the field who can take it to the house.”
External Praise, Internal Focus
Around the league, analysts are starting to take notice of Green Bay’s aggressive push. ESPN’s Mina Kimes called the Packers “one of the sneakiest dangerous teams in the NFC,” noting that their combination of young skill players, elite defense, and ascending quarterback makes them a dark-horse Super Bowl pick.
NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah praised the draft class as “one of the best offensive hauls of 2025.”
Yet inside Lambeau Field, the focus remains on execution, chemistry, and taking things one day at a time.
“Flash doesn’t win games,” LaFleur said. “Execution does. We love the potential, but we’ve got to put the work in every day.”
Love echoed that sentiment.
“I’m not satisfied with last year,” he said. “I want to win the division. I want to get to the playoffs and go deep. I want to bring a championship back to Green Bay. That’s the only goal.”
A Defining Year Ahead
For Jordan Love, 2025 represents more than just another season—it’s a defining chapter in his career. With the franchise fully committed to building around him, and a cache of dynamic new weapons at his disposal, Love has the opportunity to take the leap from “promising starter” to elite quarterback.
“He’s not a placeholder,” said NBC’s Peter King. “He’s the guy. And Green Bay is finally giving him the roster to prove it.”
Whether that results in a division title, a deep playoff run, or simply the continued maturation of a franchise quarterback, one thing is clear: the Packers are done waiting. And so is Jordan Love.
“Let’s go,” Love said with a smile. “We’re ready.”
