Packers get Jordan Love weapons with Reed, other Day 2 draftees

The Green Bay Packers selected Michigan State wide receiver Jayden Reed in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 50th overall.

Reed joins tight end Luke Musgrave as offensive weapons that the Packers added for quarterback Jordan Love in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Green Bay later drafted South Dakota State tight end Tucker Kraft in the third round.

The Packers now have Reed, Musgrave, Kraft, Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, and Aaron Jones surrounding Love.

Reed finished his collegiate career with 203 receptions, 2,866 yards, and 26 touchdowns.

Pre-draft profile

Reed's athleticism doesn't jump off the screen, but he finds ways to succeed. His 4.45-second 40-yard time isn't too shabby, either. He uses his burst to quickly close spaces in coverage before making his moves. An expert in finding soft spots in zone coverages to exploit, Reed also has adequate yards-after-the-catch skills that make him a threat if he's not brought down. His three punt return touchdowns also speak to his talent in space. Though his arm length is nothing to write home about, he brings down more catches in tight windows than expected. Reed was tested in press coverage on occasion with mixed results. If he can find a way to adjust to tighter NFL coverage, he could carve out a nice role for himself. Otherwise, he may be destined for a strict role in the slot.