The Green Bay Packers weren't deterred by the fact they had already used a first-round pick on Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden in the 2025 NFL Draft, as they drafted another pass-catcher for Jordan Love in the form of TCU standout and supremely talented athlete Savion Williams.
While Williams' teammate in Jack Bech was selected at the end of the second round by the Las Vegas Raiders, Savion was regarded as the superior athlete of the two. Part of that is due not only to his 6-5 and 225-pound frame, but the way that he was used in the Horned Frogs' offense.
Williams was used as a semi-frequent running back/Wildcat quarterback, which helped him scamper for 322 extra yards and six touchdowns. That unique skillset has helped him earn some comparisons to someone who has suited up for some of Green Bay's biggest rivals and made some All-Pro teams in the process.
Williams earned a comparison (perhaps an obvious one) to former Bears and Vikings wide receiver/running back Cordarrelle Patterson from Todd McShay. This is both a compliment due to his tremendous physical talent and an insult thanks to some underdeveloped route-running.
New Packers WR Savion Williams gets compared to Cordarrelle Patterson
Williams needs to be used in a very specific way to be a solid NFL player. Williams doesn't play like a 6-5 muscular receiver, has some major drop issues that need to be rectified, and runs a very limited route tree. Luckily, he is going to a very creative offensive mind in LaFleur.
Williams has exceptional speed, the ball-carrying skill sod a bigger running back, and the ability to make plays on go balls down the field. No wonder LaFleur took just one look at him and instantly found ways to get him the ball in an advantageous position in open space.
With Christian Watson seemingly on the verge of being phased out of the Green Bay offense, expect Golden and Jayden Reed to take on huge roles in the Packers passing game while Williams competes with Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks for snaps.
Williams needed to go to the right situation to prevent him from being an Amari Rodgers or Malachi Corley-type bust who can't run NFL routes, but he could be the type of player who will find some way to have a long, Patterson-like career as a gadget-type player.