Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft kicks off in one week from Green Bay, Wisconsin. All 32 teams own a first-round pick entering the draft for the first time in NFL history.
This draft offers a lot of intrigue for fans of every franchise. This year lacks a lot of high-end talent in the first round but the middle rounds, especially on Day 2 of the draft, should be full of good players who could contend for starting roles as rookies.
As is tradition in recent years for the NFL, Day 2 will also feature former and active players announcing draft picks live from Green Bay. Every team will have at least one guest announce picks on Day 2 with the host Green Bay Packers bringing in a large contingent to announce their selections.
In all, four Pro Football Hall of Fame players will announce draft picks and five active players. Here’s a team-by-team breakdown of the guest announcers for Day 2:
2025 NFL draft: Day 2 pick announcers
Arizona Cardinals
Arizona will have recently retired cornerback Patrick Peterson announce their picks on Day 2. Peterson played 10 of his 13 NFL seasons with the Cardinals and made the All-Pro first team three times.
Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons will have longtime linebacker Keith Brooking announce their pick in Day 2. Atlanta drafted Brooking with the No. 12 pick in the 1998 NFL draft and he played 11 years with the franchise, making five Pro Bowls in that span.
Baltimore Ravens
Former offensive lineman Jason Brown will be in Green Bay to announce the Ravens’ picks on Day 2. Brown spent four years with Baltimore after the Ravens selected him in the fourth round, No. 124 overall in the 2005 NFL draft.
Buffalo Bills
Former Buffalo Bills and Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Lee Evans will announce the franchise’s picks on Day 2. Evans spent seven of his eight NFL seasons with the Bills after being drafted in the first round, No. 13 overall in 2004.
Carolina Panthers
Carolina is one of six teams to have an active player announce a draft pick this year. Running back Chuba Hubbard will be on stage in Green Bay to announce the franchise’s Day 2 selection.
Chicago Bears
Former Bears wide receiver Dez White will announce the team’s Day 2 picks. White spent four years with the Bears after Chicago drafted him in the third round, No. 69 overall in 2000.
Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati is one of many teams tabbing a former Wisconsin Badger to announce their pick. Longtime defensive tackle Tim Krumrie will announce the team’s Day 2 pick. The Eau Claire, Wisconsin native spent all 12 years of his NFL career with Cincinnati after being draft in the 10th round, No. 276 overall in 1983.
Cleveland Browns
Cleveland checks the boxes of a Wisconsin native, former Wisconsin Badger and Hall of Famer with their choice of longtime left tackle Joe Thomas. The Brookfield, Wisconsin native spent 11 years with the Browns and made 10 Pro Bowls and eight All-Pro teams.
Dallas Cowboys
Longtime center Travis Frederick will be announcing the Cowboys’ Day 2 picks. Frederick, a Sharon, Wisconsin native and former Wisconsin Badger, made five Pro Bowls with the Cowboys in his six-year career.
Denver Broncos
The Broncos drafted former Badgers running back Montee Ball in the second round, No. 58 overall in 2013. He’ll be back on stage for the Broncos to announce their Day 2 picks.
Detroit Lions
The Lions opted for an active player to announce their picks on Day 2. Their top pick, cornerback Terrion Arnold, will be in Green Bay for their selections.
Green Bay Packers
As the hosts of the draft, the Packers have multiple former players slated to be on stage for their Day 2 picks. The group includes:
- K Mason Crosby
- RB Ahman Green
- WR James Jones
- Hall of Fame OL Jerry Kramer
- OLB Clay Matthews
- WR Jordy Nelson
- Hall of Fame LB Dave Robinson
Houston Texans
Two-time Pro Bowl tight end and former Wisconsin Badger player Owen Daniels will announce the Texans’ Day 2 picks.
Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis chose an active player and Wisconsin alum Jonathan Taylor to announce their picks on Day 2.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Former Jaguars linebacker T.J. Slaughter will announce the team’s Day 2 picks this year. Slaughter played one game for the Packers in the 2003 season.
Walter Payton Man of the Year winner Arik Armstead will also announce the Jacksonville Jaguars’ pick at No. 5 overall.
Kansas City Chiefs
Former wide receiver and standout return man Dante Hall will be in Green Bay to announce the Chiefs’ Day 2 picks.
Las Vegas Raiders
Las Vegas chose one of the best offensive linemen in franchise history to announce their picks on Day 2. Steve Wisniweski spent all 13 of his NFL seasons with the Raiders and made eight Pro Bowls and eight All-Pro teams in that time.
Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles decided that former Chargers and Wisconsin Badgers’ running back Melvin Gordon would announce the team’s Day 2 picks.
Los Angeles Rams
Defensive lineman Michael Brockers spent nine of his 11 NFL seasons with the Rams and will announce the team’s Day 2 picks.
Miami Dolphins
Like the Colts, Miami chose an active player and Wisconsin alum as their representative on Day 2: linebacker Alec Ingold.
Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota announced Madison, Wisconsin native and Wisconsin alum Stu Voigt will be their representative on Day 2. Voigt spent all 11 years of his NFL career with the Vikings as a tight end.
New England Patriots
The Patriots chose Super Bowl 51 legend and former Wisconsin Badgers running back James White to announce their picks on Day 2.
New Orleans Saints
The Saints will have Wisconsin alum and active player Ryan Ramczyk in Green Bay to announce their picks on Day 2.
New York Giants
Longtime Giants cornerback Jason Sehorn will announce the team’s Day 2 picks. Sehorn spent eight of his nine years in the NFL with the Giants.
New York Jets
It’s been 25 years since the Jets drafted defensive end John Abraham No. 13 overall. He’ll again be back representing New York to announce their Day 2 picks.
Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles selected former defensive tackle and Wisconsin alum Beau Allen to announce their picks. Allen spent four years with Philadelphia.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh is also calling on a Hall of Fame player to announce their picks: wide receiver and Super Bowl 10 MVP Lynn Swann.
San Francisco 49ers
Like the Jets, San Francisco is tabbing their top draft pick from 2000 to announce their picks on Day 2: two-time All-Pro linebacker Julian Peterson.
Seattle Seahawks
Seattle will have two former players announce their Day 2 picks: 2005 NFL MVP running back Shaun Alexander and five-time All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay is the only team to bring a former player who the franchise did not draft to announce their Day 2 picks. Two-time All-Pro Simeon Rice will be in Green Bay to announce the Buccaneers’ picks.
Tennessee Titans
Tennessee drafted two-time All-Pro linebacker Keith Bulluck in the first round, No. 30 overall in the 2000 draft and will have him back on stage to announce their picks.
Washington Commanders
Washington will have former wide receiver Gary Clark announce the team’s Day 2 picks. Clark spent eight of his 11 NFL seasons with Washington and made three All-Pro teams.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 2025 NFL Draft: Joe Thomas leads guests to announce Day 2 picks
Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft kicks off in one week from Green Bay, Wisconsin. All 32 teams own a first-round pick entering the draft for the first time in NFL history.
This draft offers a lot of intrigue for fans of every franchise. This year lacks a lot of high-end talent in the first round but the middle rounds, especially on Day 2 of the draft, should be full of good players who could contend for starting roles as rookies.
As is tradition in recent years for the NFL, Day 2 will also feature former and active players announcing draft picks live from Green Bay. Every team will have at least one guest announce picks on Day 2 with the host Green Bay Packers bringing in a large contingent to announce their selections.
In all, four Pro Football Hall of Fame players will announce draft picks and five active players. Here’s a team-by-team breakdown of the guest announcers for Day 2:
2025 NFL draft: Day 2 pick announcers
Arizona Cardinals
Arizona will have recently retired cornerback Patrick Peterson announce their picks on Day 2. Peterson played 10 of his 13 NFL seasons with the Cardinals and made the All-Pro first team three times.
Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons will have longtime linebacker Keith Brooking announce their pick in Day 2. Atlanta drafted Brooking with the No. 12 pick in the 1998 NFL draft and he played 11 years with the franchise, making five Pro Bowls in that span.
Baltimore Ravens
Former offensive lineman Jason Brown will be in Green Bay to announce the Ravens’ picks on Day 2. Brown spent four years with Baltimore after the Ravens selected him in the fourth round, No. 124 overall in the 2005 NFL draft.
Buffalo Bills
Former Buffalo Bills and Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Lee Evans will announce the franchise’s picks on Day 2. Evans spent seven of his eight NFL seasons with the Bills after being drafted in the first round, No. 13 overall in 2004.
Carolina Panthers
Carolina is one of six teams to have an active player announce a draft pick this year. Running back Chuba Hubbard will be on stage in Green Bay to announce the franchise’s Day 2 selection.
Chicago Bears
Former Bears wide receiver Dez White will announce the team’s Day 2 picks. White spent four years with the Bears after Chicago drafted him in the third round, No. 69 overall in 2000.
Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati is one of many teams tabbing a former Wisconsin Badger to announce their pick. Longtime defensive tackle Tim Krumrie will announce the team’s Day 2 pick. The Eau Claire, Wisconsin native spent all 12 years of his NFL career with Cincinnati after being draft in the 10th round, No. 276 overall in 1983.
Cleveland Browns
Cleveland checks the boxes of a Wisconsin native, former Wisconsin Badger and Hall of Famer with their choice of longtime left tackle Joe Thomas. The Brookfield, Wisconsin native spent 11 years with the Browns and made 10 Pro Bowls and eight All-Pro teams.
Dallas Cowboys
Longtime center Travis Frederick will be announcing the Cowboys’ Day 2 picks. Frederick, a Sharon, Wisconsin native and former Wisconsin Badger, made five Pro Bowls with the Cowboys in his six-year career.
Denver Broncos
The Broncos drafted former Badgers running back Montee Ball in the second round, No. 58 overall in 2013. He’ll be back on stage for the Broncos to announce their Day 2 picks.
Detroit Lions
The Lions opted for an active player to announce their picks on Day 2. Their top pick, cornerback Terrion Arnold, will be in Green Bay for their selections.
Green Bay Packers
As the hosts of the draft, the Packers have multiple former players slated to be on stage for their Day 2 picks. The group includes:
- K Mason Crosby
- RB Ahman Green
- WR James Jones
- Hall of Fame OL Jerry Kramer
- OLB Clay Matthews
- WR Jordy Nelson
- Hall of Fame LB Dave Robinson
Houston Texans
Two-time Pro Bowl tight end and former Wisconsin Badger player Owen Daniels will announce the Texans’ Day 2 picks.
Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis chose an active player and Wisconsin alum Jonathan Taylor to announce their picks on Day 2.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Former Jaguars linebacker T.J. Slaughter will announce the team’s Day 2 picks this year. Slaughter played one game for the Packers in the 2003 season.
Walter Payton Man of the Year winner Arik Armstead will also announce the Jacksonville Jaguars’ pick at No. 5 overall.
Kansas City Chiefs
Former wide receiver and standout return man Dante Hall will be in Green Bay to announce the Chiefs’ Day 2 picks.
Las Vegas Raiders
Las Vegas chose one of the best offensive linemen in franchise history to announce their picks on Day 2. Steve Wisniweski spent all 13 of his NFL seasons with the Raiders and made eight Pro Bowls and eight All-Pro teams in that time.
Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles decided that former Chargers and Wisconsin Badgers’ running back Melvin Gordon would announce the team’s Day 2 picks.
Los Angeles Rams
Defensive lineman Michael Brockers spent nine of his 11 NFL seasons with the Rams and will announce the team’s Day 2 picks.
Miami Dolphins
Like the Colts, Miami chose an active player and Wisconsin alum as their representative on Day 2: linebacker Alec Ingold.
Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota announced Madison, Wisconsin native and Wisconsin alum Stu Voigt will be their representative on Day 2. Voigt spent all 11 years of his NFL career with the Vikings as a tight end.
New England Patriots
The Patriots chose Super Bowl 51 legend and former Wisconsin Badgers running back James White to announce their picks on Day 2.
New Orleans Saints
The Saints will have Wisconsin alum and active player Ryan Ramczyk in Green Bay to announce their picks on Day 2.
New York Giants
Longtime Giants cornerback Jason Sehorn will announce the team’s Day 2 picks. Sehorn spent eight of his nine years in the NFL with the Giants.
New York Jets
It’s been 25 years since the Jets drafted defensive end John Abraham No. 13 overall. He’ll again be back representing New York to announce their Day 2 picks.
Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles selected former defensive tackle and Wisconsin alum Beau Allen to announce their picks. Allen spent four years with Philadelphia.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh is also calling on a Hall of Fame player to announce their picks: wide receiver and Super Bowl 10 MVP Lynn Swann.
San Francisco 49ers
Like the Jets, San Francisco is tabbing their top draft pick from 2000 to announce their picks on Day 2: two-time All-Pro linebacker Julian Peterson.
Seattle Seahawks
Seattle will have two former players announce their Day 2 picks: 2005 NFL MVP running back Shaun Alexander and five-time All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay is the only team to bring a former player who the franchise did not draft to announce their Day 2 picks. Two-time All-Pro Simeon Rice will be in Green Bay to announce the Buccaneers’ picks.
Tennessee Titans
Tennessee drafted two-time All-Pro linebacker Keith Bulluck in the first round, No. 30 overall in the 2000 draft and will have him back on stage to announce their picks.
Washington Commanders
Washington will have former wide receiver Gary Clark announce the team’s Day 2 picks. Clark spent eight of his 11 NFL seasons with Washington and made three All-Pro teams.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 2025 NFL Draft: Joe Thomas leads guests to announce Day 2 picks
