Green Bay Packers 2025 fifth-round pick: DE/LB Collin Oliver

The Green Bay Packers selected Oklahoma State defensive end and linebacker Collin Oliver in the fifth round (No. 159 overall) of the 2025 NFL draft.

Profile

Height: 6-1
Weight: 240
Age: 22
From: Oklahoma City, OK

Breakdown: Tweener in terms of size but the Packers see an edge rusher with twitch and explosiveness and an ability to be a “designated pass rusher” for Jeff Hafley while also playing some off-ball linebacker — two roles he played at Oklahoma State. Elite athlete with big-time get off the ball. Produced big-time disruptive numbers — 40.5 tackles for loss and 23.5 sacks. Had 49 pressures, 41 stops and 25 missed tackles during a wild 2023 season in which he split time on the edge and linebacker. Packers love the playstyle and think he can be a plus special teamer. Was a Freshman All-American in 2021 (15.5 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks) and a three-time All-Big 12 pick. Missed 10 games with a foot injury in 2024. Played in the Senior Bowl and tested at the combine, giving Packers confidence in his return from injury.

Scouting reports

Dane Brugler’s scouting report: “A three-year starter at Oklahoma State, Oliver was a hybrid weakside linebacker in former defensive coordinator Bryan Nardo’s 3-3-5 base scheme, standing up as a wide edge and of-the-ball ‘backer. A defensive end his first two seasons in Stillwater, he moved to linebacker in the spring of 2023, although he was at his best when allowed to rush the pocket. He led the team in sacks his first three seasons — and likely would have again in 2024, were it not for his season-ending foot injury. With his short-area burst and high energy, Oliver makes himself a fast, small target for blockers, and he plays with better force than expected for his size. Though it is easy to love his football-playing temperament, his sawed-of body can leave him tied up and overwhelmed, especially in tight quarters. Overall, Oliver is an explosive, leverage-based rusher, but he lacks the measurables for full-time edge work and is unproven dropping or playing from depth. He projects best as a nickel rusher with long-term potential as a developmental of-ball linebacker.”

Lance Zierlein’s scouting report: “The right foot injury that cost Oliver all but two games in 2024 could create unsure evaluations. He’s a natural edge rusher with outstanding fluidity and movement talent but lacks the size or length to project there as a three-down player. As an off-ball linebacker in 2023 he flashed the ability to handle the position, but he clearly lacked the seasoning and recognition that can only come with more reps. No matter the alignment, he needs to play with better composure and positioning to handle run reps on his terms and make more tackles. He projects as a designated pass rusher and developmental off-ball linebacker with the ability to jump into a special-teams role.”

They said it: “You turn the (2023) tape on him and you can see he’s got a twitch and explosiveness off the edge that brings a little bit more of a unique skill set that way. He’s also got some versatility that’s going to allow him to potentially play some stack (linebacker) and then he brings incredible special teams value with his whole skill set.” — Packers director of scouting Milt Hendrickson

New uniform: TBD

Oliver wore No. 30 at Oklahoma State. Running back Chris Brooks wears No. 30 in Green Bay currently. Oliver also wore No. 18 in high school, but Malik Heath has the number.