The Green Bay Packers will host the NFL draft at Lambeau Field on April 24, and excitement is in the air. Packers fans will see their favorite team select a potential cornerstone player in their stadium.

Despite this, nobody knows what direction the Packers will go at pick 23, or even what position they are targeting. With all this in mind, let’s look at what the experts think Green Bay will do in the first round.

Mel Kiper and Field Yates (ESPN+)

Shemar Stewart, DE, Texas A&M

Stewart has some of the most intriguing traits in the class. His speed, length, and power all pop on tape and were on full display at the combine. However, he managed just 4.5 sacks in three seasons at Texas A&M. This would be a bet on his potential for Green Bay, but there’s no doubt the Packers could use his upside and ability to get pressure off the edge.

Yates and Kiper think the Packers will go for another defensive end in this class, adding Stewart to a room with Lukas Van Ness and Rashan Gary. Stewart also fits the Van Ness and Gary mold. With great traits but a lack of production, he seems like the prototypical Packers edge rusher pick. They will look to develop Stewart and help him actualize his potential.

Marc Ross (NFL)

Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky

Jaire Alexander is at the forefront of trade discussions in Green Bay — and he’s missed double-digit games in three of the past four seasons. Bottom line: It’s time for the Packers to invest in his replacement. Hairston has the skill set to step in as a starting cornerback.

Ross also has the Packers going defense early, but this time, he sees them invest even more in their secondary. With the Jaire Alexander question looming over this offseason, the Packers will need more reinforcements at cornerback if they decide to finally trade him.

Even if they keep him around, his injury history proves that the Packers would be wise to invest in a cornerback who grows into a starting role.

Bleacher Report

Mykel Williams, DE, Georgia

While sitting at No. 23, Green Bay should still be looking for someone other than Gary who can consistently generate pressure off the edge.

Georgia’s Mykel Williams is a work-in-progress, but he could solve the issue.

“Green Bay could use some help at edge-rusher and general manager Brian Gutekunst has leaned toward drafting projects with a lot of physical traits at the position,” Holder said. “Williams might be a year away from being a significant contributor but has enormous potential.”

Another mock draft that has the Packers selecting a defensive end. Bleacher Report also goes with the Packers betting on upside and traits. Williams is another incredible athlete who, under the right guidance, could be one of the better defensive ends in the NFL.

Chad Reuter (NFL)

TRADE: Packers send picks 23 and 87 for picks 19 and 157

Mykel Williams, DE, Georgia

Williams’ 40 time at his pro day (high 4.7s) might place him within the Packers’ reach. They should have great interest because of his length and potential as a strong pass rusher and run defender on the edge. Green Bay lands a key player for the price of swapping a third-rounder for a fifth-round pick.

Another mock that has the Packers going with Williams, Reuter believes the Packers will have to trade up to get him, giving the home fans something to get excited about on Day 1. While moving up just four spots might seem unappealing, it’s a small price to pay for getting “your guy,” especially at a premium position like edge rusher.

Joe Riveria (USA TODAY)

Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan

The Packers have no shortage of needs and would seriously consider Texas CB Jahdae Barron, Texas A&M DE Shemar Stewart, and Boston College DE Donovan Ezeiruaku, among others. But they need a big man for the middle of their defensive line, and big men with Grant’s talent are hard to find.

Riviera has the Packers looking at their interior defensive line instead of their edge, plugging the middle with Kenneth Grant from Michigan. While it may not be the sexiest pick, adding Grant to the middle of the defensive line would give the Packers a high-motor defensive tackle who would incentivize the run for opposing offenses on early downs.