The first round of the 2025 NFL Draft was dominated by power conference schools, as the SEC and Big Ten were ubiquitous during Thursday night's action with 26 of the first 32 picks coming from the two most powerful conferences in the sport.

The 2025 NFL Draft class is loaded with talent from the SEC, and so many players have already heard their names called during the first round. As picks flew off the board on Thursday evening, many of them had SEC ties, and you might be wondering: How many SEC players were picked in the first round of the draft?

On the surface, it seems like the Packers already have a loaded receiver room. But Christian Watson is on the final year of his rookie deal and will be a free agent after the season. He’s also returning from an ACL tear and will likely miss more than half of the 2025 regular season.