doesnt project as a cant-miss starter, but he will bring to the roster a tough guys mentality who isnt afraid to lower his shoulder and deliver a hit. Bryce Young might be historically undersized by successful NFL QB standards, but we don't care. For this mock draft, I used The Draft Network's mock draft simulator. / 359 lbs. Im certain the Bears will draft a cornerback in this years draft, and. Anderson can be the cornerstone for the Bears to build their defense around. Jr Clemson Kevin Hanson, Sports Illustrated (Feb. 17) Pick: Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter Comment: The Bears find themselves in an ideal situation. For now, however, he slides to 17 and becomes a plug-and-play starter clearing space for Kenny Pickett and Najee Harris in the Steel City. While questions about his ability to perform under duress in the pocket persist, he looks like a rock solid quarterback prospect something the Colts havent had since Andrew Luck. This will be the. Ohio State Here's my initial full first-round mock draft of 2023. / 194 lbs. 2022 Chicago Bears Mock Draft: Pearson's Vol. He consistently wins at the line of scrimmage and is good against both the run and getting after the quarterback. 1, sending Chicago Nos. With the NFL draft just a few weeks away, here is our updated seven-round Bears mock draft of . 4. Wright had Day 3 grades coming into the 2022 season and was dominant for the Vols, and he capped that off with a strong Senior Bowl week. Patrick Peterson was Minnesotas top corner in 2022 by far, and while he could re-sign this spring hes also set to turn 33 years old. A year after five Bulldogs went in Round 1, expect a handful this time around too. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. 1 overall pick, as there is some more clear precedent for it. Adding Porter would keep a Pennsylvania-based star close(ish) to home and provide a low-cost above-average starter for a team without a ton of salary cap space at the moment and a lucrative Jalen Hurts contract extension on the way. You can watch the entire show, also with former Vikings GM Rick Spielman, below: In another mock trade, the Buccaneers move up from No. Does Tennessee have the coaching staff to do the same for Richardson? It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. / 275 lbs. Below are all the 2023 NFL Mock Draft selections for the Bears from Walt's and Charlie's 2023 NFL Mock Draft, a summary from the WalterFootball.com 2023 Mock NFL Draft Builder, as well as Bears's Draft History. The Patriots have needs at wide receiver, but instead look first to bolster the offensive line. 6'0" Instead, they get a player Dan Campbell is gonna appreciate the hell out of in Bresee, a role-filling defensive lineman capable of lining up in multiple slots and creating the chaos that allows teammates to thrive. Mayer is more Gronk than Kelce but that's not a bad thing. His stock has risen steadily in the pre-draft process. Smith had a breakout 2021, then saw opposing quarterbacks largely ignore his side of the field in 2022. Johnston also has demonstrated he can beat both press man coverage with his agile releases at the line, or zone coverage with his ability to find soft spots in the defense. Wilson is a consistent mauler capable of lining up at end or kicking inside to shoot gaps in order to exploit weakness. White is one of the best pure running backs in the 2022 NFL draft. Ojulari, whose brother played at Georgia and plays for the Giants, had a solid campaign for the Tigers, and he has many of the same explosive qualities that made his brother so hard to block for the Bulldogs. You can check out our first version here, and the second here. Is this too early for Porter? Okereke earned a career-high 79.3 run-defense grade in 2022, with . Covering Mayer with a linebacker is like trying to track lightning across the night sky. Carter is a versatile monster who can line up in multiple positions on the defensive line and breed havoc from each. Bears trade their first overall pick and fourth round pick (projected to be 102nd overall after compensatory selections are awarded). The Chicago Bears address the offensive line issues and find a potential WR1 in the offense in this 2022 mock draft. 66 picks since that is where the Bears are currently slated to pick, per Tankathon. His aggressiveness is going to lead to some frustrating penalties as a rookie, but putting in the work can grind down those rough edges and produce a gem. Theres been some first-round buzz on him, but I think that was a bit rich. Ryan Poles will feel comfortable taking a size and speed freak in the form of Cincinnati's Alec Pierce to provide a go-to threat for . Trading away that 2024 first rounder is steep, but if Irsay believes Stroud can get this team to the playoffs its roughly in line with both the traditional Jimmy Johnson and updated Bill Belichick-styled draft pick value charts. Lions trade their sixth overall pick and a 2023 sixth round pick (currently 192nd overall). He won't test as well as some of the other, more athletic TEs in this class, but he does everything well. The Bears badly need a difference maker for their defensive line and have to replace Robert Quinn and Khalil Mack. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, they wouldn't need to worry about missing out on Alabama's Bryce Young. / 286 lbs. If we look at the wide receiver group, the additions of Byron Pringle and Equanimeous St. Brown are not home run signings. Kentucky Bears draft picks 2022: Who did Chicago take? If he falls, the Bears might pounce. Smith-Njigba barely saw the field during the 2022 season because of injuries but he's still one of the top wideouts in the class. That starts in the 2022 NFL Draft. Which three teams does she have drafting WRs? Check out the full first-round projection, 1-31. Bears Mock Draft: Final Edition for BearDigest Consequences if Bears Don't Trade Down Too often in this 2022 mock draft, version 6.0 for BearDigest, players are unavailable who the. Tennessee Trades will drastically shake up the draft order, further muddying any predictions made in February. What would you do differently in your own Bears mock draft? Alabama His improvement throughout 2022 sets the stage for even more growth as a pro, giving LA a pair of Pro Bowl caliber bookends to keep Justin Herberts jersey clean over the next decade. The Bears need to add more depth and competition to their interior line spots, and Ingram presents the kind of value in the third round that fills that void. Here are the results for the Green Bay Packers in my latest . The ideal scenario is trading down for extra first-down selection power with a team looking to jump the Texans for a particular franchise QB. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports (Feb. 22) Pick: Bears trade down from 1 to 4 with Colts and take Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson Comment: Anderson gives me serious Khalil Mack vibes, which makes this perfect for the Bears, particularly after trading back. Hes talented enough to potentially replace Larry Borom at right tackle and force Borom to move inside. Bringing in a low cost replacement like Smith could keep that front seven rolling and cover Smiths growing pains as he levels up his game. The recent trend back to the RB1 in the NFL could mean hes drafted long before the Cowboys have a shot, but if he slides hell have his share of suitors among last years playoff teams. And that, in large part, is what makes him such an interesting prospect. Ryan Poles gets a call from Seattle asking about the No. / 188 lbs. A strong showing at the Combine could cement his place as 2023s first defensive back selected. Its assumed Poles will add a player or two at the position in free agency, but I have a feeling he will target the position he knows best with his bosss money in free agency: the offensive line. In his first three-round mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Chad Reuter gives the New England Patriots a dynamic wide receiver in Round 2. Im certain the Bears will draft a cornerback in this years draft, and Mario Goodrich offers great value as a solid day-three pick. Las Vegas Raiders. Addison would look great in Foxborough, but Flowers is an appealing consolation prize whose consistency and ability to create space would be a boon for a team that stands to lose Jakobi Meyers (and Nelson Agholor) in free agency this spring. It's easy to forget that he led the 2021 Buckeyes in receptions and that corps included first-rounders Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave, and future first-rounder Marvin Harrison Jr. Tennessee Alabama's Will Anderson is distancing himself as the best overall prospect in . He's a sure tackler, can blitz off the edge, and is solid in coverage, and if Nick Saban trusts him, that's all you need to know about his NFL prospects. Jones is big, strong and fast and could blast his way up draft boards by lighting up the Combine. Hes not a flash in the pan player, either. Witherspoon is a common sense pick, which means hes probably not going to be a Raider. Arkansas Young is currently the clubhouse leader to be the first quarterback selected, and for good reason. Sure, NFL free agency will dominate headlines through March, but the terminus of the early offseason journey is the three-day event set to take over Kansas City April 27 through 29. He ran slower than youd like from a pro receiver and his explosion numbers werent great. Do the Eagles NEED him? Here is who the draft gurus project the Packers will select in the latest iterations of their mock drafts. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/draft/free/stories, Alabama Keith Sanchez, Draft Network (Feb. 20) Pick: Bears trade down from 1 to 7 with Raiders and take Ohio State offensive tackle Paris Johnson Comment: Chicago trades back in this NFL mock draft and decides to help Fields with OL Paris Johnson Jr. Johnson has experience playing multiple positions and should be an immediate plug-and-play starter to help give Fields more protection. The Bears trade down twice, pick up a boatload of draft assets, and still get the player who may have made the most sense for them at No. Dallas gets it done here at 26, ensuring a few more years of efficient running to bolster Dak Prescotts passing game. Ojulari could end up being better than Azeez, and that's saying something. Since hes the guy capable of making Jeff Saturday an honest-to-goodness NFL head coach for reasons still unknown to mankind, its reasonable to believe hell get what he wants here even if it comes at the cost of a pricy trade up. Gonzalez, a Colorado transfer, is a big-time athlete who is still growing into the position. Richardson is one of the most exciting prospects in this class. 24. Texans trade their 2023 first round pick (second overall), 2023 second round pick (33rd overall) and 2024 second round pick. The Bears are taking full advantage of the opportunity presented by the NFL to conduct 18-minute interviews with 45 prospects this week at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. USC And you can subscribe oniTunes,Spotifyor wherever you listen to podcasts. All Rights Reserved. 19 in a deal with the Falcons to get a quarterback with the eighth pick. South Carolina Rather than sweat out a potential run on offensive linemen, the Chargers get proactive here and the Patriots get to embrace the Belichick Way and trade down in the first round. The Combine and Pro Days will help shape scouts opinions of players on whom theyve studied hours upon hours of game tape. Not only was he a dominant pass rusher, but Anderson was a strong, tough run defender. Smith would slide in as a starter at guard for Chicago as a rookie. Georgia He also plays with a physicality and intensity that Bears coaches will love. 5 with the pick gleaned from dealing broken Russ Wilson and are coming off an unexpected (by most) playoff appearance. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | / 193 lbs. Offensive tackle was a big hole for the Jets in 2022 and they hope to get a bigger contribution from this pick than they did from Mekhi Becton, whom they selected in the first round in 2020. . TCU offers great value as a solid day-three pick. In that spirit, the Pack eschew Michael Mayer or Jordan Addison in order to select a safety who has been rising up draft boards in recent weeks. 6'4" All Rights Reserved. Pocket. Leading into the 2022 draft felt like the organization was grabbing a hold of the secondary parachute to end a three-year free-fall of poor decisions. Let's take a look at who they might be interested in taking. Lets get back to adding some players to fill actual needs, shall we? The Chicago Bears seem very likely to attempt to trade out of this pick, and chances are . Jr Romeo Doubsisnt a traditional sixth-round pick; hell be an active-roster player and will contribute right away. Gavino Borquez. Sr Either way, Smith would be a win for the Bears. We'll see if Jones ultimately find his way into the first round, but it's hard to overlook just how dominant he was in one day of practice at the Senior Bowl. Hes the size-speed blend that the Bears lack at wide receiver, and hes the after-the-catch wizard Chicago hasnt had in many, many years. Even better, hes a maestro with the ball after the catch and thats the kind of drive-padding yards after catch Mac Jones could desperately use in 2023. Watching him in person against TCU in the College Football Playoff National Championship game, it was mind-blowing to see his fluidity as he smoothly moved Horned Frogs offensive linemen out of the way with ease. Physically he looks like an All-Pro blindside protector a massive presence with nimble feet and quick hands capable of punching away the more fearsome pass rush. Chicago Bears in 2023 NFL Free Agency. The Colts dont need to trade up from the fourth overall pick to push the Bears or Cardinals away from a quarterback. 6'6" 6'5" He's long, has the frame to add weight if needed and he's a dominant, high-motor pass rusher who can take over games. Mock drafts need to come in February, January at the. The goal for the Bears should be surrounding QB Justin Fields with talent. Rather than trade back, the Texans get Young some much needed support by adding 2022s breakthrough wide receiving star Johnston. / 233 lbs. Round 6 (No. 1 overall. and general manager Ryan Poles gave him a vote of confidence after the 2022 season. According to PFFs Mock Draft simulator, this deal had a 58% chance of going through, and in this instance fake John Schneider and fake Poles went for it. With the NFL draft fast approaching, here's our updated seven-round Bears mock draft. Shakir reminds me a lot of Buffalo Bills star Stefon Diggs. / 205 lbs. Surprise, surprise. Instead, Mike Tomlin gets a new toy for his offensive line and caps off a mini-run of blockers by selecting Georgias Jones. 1 wide receiver, he has a chance to become one of the NFLs best slot targets. 1 pick in draft, NFL Combine QB measurements: Bryce Young's size, more, 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Colts, Bucs trade up for QBs, NFL Combine: Grading top QBs, plus winners, losers, CBB winners, losers: Jayhawks routed in finale, Ranking 10 best NFL landing spots for QB Richardson, NBA investigating video of Morant brandishing a gun, Mbappe nets record-breaking goal in PSG win, What Tar Heels must do to secure NCAA tourney bid, Swimmer Ledecky loses first race on American soil in nine years. The only knock on Johnston is his high drop rate. This week the top draft prospects are in Indianapolis, Indiana, to take part in the NFL scouting combine. The Bears traded a second-round pick for former Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool on Tuesday. Gonzalez was very good at the University of Colorado and then elite after transferring to Oregon, exploding for four interceptions and seven passes defensed in his lone season as a Duck. Jr 2022 Bears mock draft: Final 7-round predictions WCG's lead draft analyst shares his last-minute predictions for the Bears' haul in the 2022 NFL Draft. Among those positions, Anderson is the best prospect. 1 . With Round 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft in the books, Lance Zierlein projects how Rounds 2 and 3 will play out on Friday night. The Bears cornerback depth chart remains unsettled, and Bryant would be a good candidate to continue the run of Chicagos hits in the fifth round of recent drafts. Do a mock draft of your own by using TDNs, Browns 7-Round Mock Draft 2023: NFL Combine Risers. The Bears moved on from Robert Quinn before the trade deadline so they'll be in the market for an edge rusher this offseason, and Will Anderson is in the same pre-draft conversations as Chase Young and Nick Bosa when it comes to best non-QB players in a class. 2 overall pick, was still on the board at No. 2 Dec 7, 2022 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Jalen Carter tracks for Bears at No. Ian Cummings, Pro Football Network (Feb. 21) Pick: Bears trade down from 1 to 4 with Colts and take Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson Comment: The Bears are in an enviable spot with the No. Seahawks trade their 20th overall pick and 2024 fifth round pick. 6'4" He was third in the SEC with seven sacks while also recording 10.5 tackles for a loss and 52 tackles. Jr This would be a home run. This is huge, because Flowers isnt; at 5-foot-10 and 172 pounds hed consistently be one of the lighter players on the field each Sunday. if you love or hate (but especially love) these picks. And it was before the tectonic plates under the Chicago football universe shifted. The race for the third defender selected currently looks like a toss up between Murphy and Texas Tech stud Tyree Wilson. The UGA star is an upper crust athlete with blazing speed and good size (6-foot-2) for the position. In her first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Cynthia Frelund uses her analytical model to project Picks 1-31. Matt Eberflus takes over the controls after a 6-11 season sent the old staff packing. / 265 lbs. Bears draft order: No. That said, NFL teams love how he projects to the next level, but he'll be a controversial talking point in the coming months. He's been that good for Alabama, dragging that team to victory just about every week. Is he the kind of prospect who can challenge to start right away? 6'0" So the Bears get Carter here. In the trade, the Bears get this pick, the Colts' selections in Round 2 and Round 4 along with a 2024 first-round pick and third-round pick, plus a 2025 second-round choice. Carter, at best, would be the thunder to Jacksons lightning. Khalil Herbert was a day-three steal last year, but every team needs multiple running backs to succeed. Flipboard. Stroud for the Lions at No. The Lions could double-dip at corner here or reach for a high-ceiling pass rusher like Nolan Smith or Lukas Van Ness. 3, the Packers need to break the 20-year drought of not taking a wideout in the first round. Anderson was phenomenal in 2021, recording 101 tackles, 17.5 sacks and three passes defended. Ringo could be an immediate replacement in a defense thats likely to see plenty of turnover besides Dean. Colts get: 2023 first-round pick (No. Bears trade their second overall pick (acquired from the Texans) and 2024 fourth round pick. After a surprising start to the 2021 season, the Chicago Bears have started to sputter against better teams. R2 Treylon Burks WR | Arkansas R2 Kingsley Enagbare EDGE | South Carolina R3 Nicholas Petit-Frere OT | Ohio State View Mock 2 pick to acquire more draft capital. Youve now completed your Big Board, but if you want to save it youll need to become a TDN Premium member.
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