The Green Bay Packers typically take defensive players in the first round of the draft, and that isn’t lost on Jordan Love. On her podcast, Kay Adams asked Love what he thought the Packers would do in the draft, and he felt he knew based on historical precedent.

“That’s a great question, let’s see,” Love said. “Knowing the Green Bay Packers, I think we’re gonna go defense.”

If the young quarterback is correct, what would Green Bay’s draft look like if they focus on defense?

Round 1 (29) – Donovan Ezeiruaku, ED, Boston College

There were no players that screamed future Packer available at 23, so I swung a trade with the Washington Commanders to acquire an extra second-round pick. I still landed a player who could be a stud in Green Bay at 29.

My favorite player in the class is Texas corner Jahdae Barron, who was still there at 29. The more time that passes where Jaire Alexander is still on Green Bay’s roster, the more I think he’ll remain with the team. Therefore, corner is not a need at the top of the draft.

Instead, the Packers address their pass rush with stud edge rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku. The Boston College product is familiar with current Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, who recruited him.

Ezeiruaku had 14 sacks for BC last season, and PFF gave him elite pass-rush and run-defense grades. He’s a little undersized at 6”2’, 247 lbs., but his athleticism and production make up for it.

Round 2 (55) – Derrick Harmon, DL, Oregon

Harmon can be an impact starter from his first NFL snap at 3- or 5-tech. He’s great in both the run and the pass while being an elite gap filler.

He played as a freshman at Oregon and improved every year. Harmon is 6’5”, 310 lbs., and moves well for a player his size. Adding him to the front seven would give the Packers one of the best young defensive lines in the NFL.

Harmon would be scary playing next to Devonte Wyatt and Kenny Clark, with Karl Brooks in the mix.

Round 2 (61) – Wyatt Milum, T, West Virginia 

One of the best pure football players in the class, Milum can play either guard or tackle in the NFL. He was PFF’s highest-graded pass blocker last season, excels in a zone scheme, and is an equally proficient run blocker.

Adding Milum to Green Bay’s offensive line gives them a starter at either guard or tackle, allowing the team to put their best five guys out there.

Round 3 (87) – Nick Emmanwori, DB, South Carolina 

I attempted to trade up to grab a cornerback, either Kentucky’s Maxwell Hairston or FSU’s Azareye’h Thomas. However, I couldn’t make it work, so I went with Emmanwori, the best defender available.

The South Carolina product is like Evan Williams, a tackling machine for SC who played a lot in the box. Still, he had elite coverage grades and would be another chess piece for Hafley in the defensive backfield.

Round 4 (123) – Zy Alexander, CB, LSU

Another Alexander to Green Bay? LSU’s Alexander is not quite like Jaire. At 6’2”, 194 lbs., Zy Alexander is a bigger corner but still plays a ton on the boundary and was solid against top-tier SEC competition for the Tigers’ defense.

Zy Alexander struggled a bit in man coverage and run defense but excels in zone schemes and has good ball skills. He’s got the size and athleticism to keep up in the NFL. However, he might need some time to adjust to a new system.

Round 4 (159) – Cody Lindenberg, LB, Minnesota 

One of the toughest guys out there, Lindeberg gets after the ball carrier and can hold his own in pass coverage. He led one of the best defenses in college football last season and could step in on Day 1 and be a tackling machine in the NFL.

Round 6 (198) – Jay Higgins, LB, Iowa

Higgins is a linebacker who excels in pass coverage and had four interceptions for the Hawkeyes last season. He received elite grades in coverage while not being a liability in the run game. Adding Higgins to a linebacker unit that struggled in pass coverage could be a huge asset for Hafley’s defense.

Round 7 (238) – Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville 

Shough was a stud for Louisville last season and could show some potential as the third-stringer behind Love and Malik Willis. He’d be great value in the last round.

Round 7 (250) – Marcus Wehr, G, Montana State

Wehr has good size at 6’4”, 300 lbs. with elite grades at an FCS school. He’s worth a shot with the 250th pick in the last round.