Brady Roby and PJ Williams are set to be free agents and Cam Smith is a first-round talent who can be a Day 1 contributor. 65, 104, 203, 239, a 2024 second-round pick, and two 2024 fourth-round picks (CLE & HOU). Maybe then again, there is a premium on big, physical cornerbacks; in recent drafts Sauce, Stingley, Jaycee and Surtain were all taken early in the first round. According to NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein, the Bears are not expected to receive any compensatory selections. 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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 | Clemson 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. The organization has major fish to fry this offseason in free agency and the draft. Currently, the Bears have one of the weakest receiver rooms in the NFL and have an offensive line that is shaky at best. But, the Bears can't win any tiebreakers against their draft position opponents because they have the highest strength of schedule, meaning they would lose every tiebreaker. TCU On Nov. 1, they obtained second- and fifth-round picks from the Ravens in exchange for linebacker Roquan Smith and dealt their own second-round choice to the Steelers for receiver Chase Claypool. The Eagles swapped a fourth-round pick for Quinn. Georgia Tech Draft Wire editor Luke Easterling and USA TODAY Sports Mackenzie Salmon discuss: Pour Salt Down Your Drain At Night, Here's Why. 4, 36, 80 and a 2024 first- and second-rounder. 6'4" 6'0" 2022 NFL season, Week 18: What We Learned from Sunday's games. Traded Tyreek Hill to Dolphins for 2022 first round pick (#29-Cole Strange) 2022 second round pick (#50-Tyquan Thornton) . 6'2" In return, the Bears received a pair of picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, giving them nine total selections. So, who could the Bears target with their wealth of resources in 2023? 6'2" Pro Football Network, LLC. The Bears need to add some depth in the secondary, and Ricks has the size, length, instincts, and ball skills to be a gem in the later rounds. As of Monday afternoon, here are the Bears 2023 draft picks. Dee Winters is another former safety converted to linebacker with exceptional coverage skills. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, general manager Ryan Poles has the ammunition to shape the roster how he sees fit. While general manager Ryan Poles hasn't ruled out drafting a quarterback at first overall as he's doing. Jacob Camenker is a senior content producer at The Sporting News. ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. recently released an updated mock draft predicting how each organization will approach the first-round. But the teams clamoring to trade up for a QB will make this an interesting development leading up to the draft. The Bears are currently expected to have the most salary cap space of any NFL team during the 2023 offseason, and it's not particularly close. The Bears were 3-4 following their shocking blowout of the Patriots in prime time in Week 7 but finished the season with 10 straight losses (including six at home). 4. A conversation with former NFL general manager Thomas Dimitroff and Eric Eager of Sumer Sports as Super Bowl LVII's Radio Row put this idea on the map. LSU / 175 lbs. The Chicago Bears are aggressively stockpiling salary cap space and draft picks as they work through a rebuilding process, and they struck again Monday, sending linebacker Roquan Smith to the Baltimore Ravens. Chicago currently has eight draft selections in the 2023 NFL draft. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/draft/free/stories, Alabama COACH: Matt Nagy: OFF. Three of those picks rest within the first three rounds, while five more reside on Day 3 two in Round 4, two in Round 5, and a final selection in Round 7. / 194 lbs. 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Jr He needs to go to a team that can optimize his athleticism by putting him in the right position to succeed. https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2023/01/09/chicago-bears-2023-nfl-draft-picks-after-week-18/, Full 7-round Bears 2023 mock draft: Pre-NFL Scouting Combine, 10 takeaways from Bears GM Ryan Poles at NFL Scouting Combine, Bears updates from DL/LB prospect media availability at NFL Scouting Combine, Every NFL team's available salary cap space ahead of free agency, 10 defensive linemen the Bears should be watching at NFL Scouting Combine, Arrest warrant issued for Jalen Carter related to crash that killed Georgia teammate, staffer, Bears' potential trade partners for No. Chicago Bears Future Draft Pick Status . Copyright 2019-2023. He has a good mix of height, weight, and speed while also being a great pass-catcher out of the backfield. Cody Mauch lacks the athleticism to play on the edge in the NFL, but he will be great as a guard especially in a zone run scheme. He naturally overtakes defenders and can pull and work to the second level as a lead blocker. Addison isn't a big target, but he's one of the most dynamic players in the country who can line up anywhere. In 14 games, Johnson gave up just 14 total pressures and only two sacks, per ProFootballFocus. The NFL Scouting Combine is here, and despite increased rumors of a trade, the Chicago Bears still hold the No.1 overall pick for the 2023 draft. Sign up for our newsletter and have updates delivered to your inbox! The 2022 NFL season is finally in the books, and now the real fun begins. 1 pick in NFL draft, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Will the Giants feature not one but two members of the Ojulari family next season? This would be a bold move, but if Tampa stays at No. Iowa So, once again, the Bears trade back, drafting a run-stopping specialist from Alabama and adding future picks. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. With almost $100 million in salary cap space and eight picks, including the No. With Burns checking the No. Instead, the focus is on defense. 14 selection if every other team loses out.). Kentucky Charles Davis spotlights six standouts, including a wide receiver who gave his stock a big boost. Since the draft was instituted in 1936, the Bears have selected two players with the No. 2 to virtually anywhere else in the draft not further than the No. A year after five Bulldogs went in Round 1, expect a handful this time around too. 1 or trading down -- there is no shortage of needs the Bears could address. 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. His length and size allow him to match up with tight ends, and he has the speed to hang with some slot receivers. It's a chance to even out history for the Bears, who traded two thirdround picks and a fourth-round pick to swap . Johnson has the size, strength, and athleticism to be an elite tackle in the NFL. Not only what he put on tape at Texas Tech but his upside 2-3 years down the road. Jr Jr 6'5" Will Deadly January Car Accident Tank Jalen Carters Draft Stock? Chicago traded linebacker Roquan Smith to the Ravens in exchange for multiple draft picks. MORE: Roquan Smith trade details Ravens acquire star LB from Bears. Stroud 2023 NFL Draft profile, scouting report, Jalen Carter 2023 NFL Draft profile, scouting report, Bryce Young 2023 NFL Draft profile, scouting report, Will Anderson Jr. NFL Draft profile, scouting report. Texas Tech Jr 39), 2024 first-round pick I took the low-hanging fruit in my first mock draft. . / 347 lbs. 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. 6'4" Yes, his footwork needs some fine-tuning but his huge frame, long arms and enormous wingspan more than make up for what he lacks in quickness. Since the Bears have the second-worst win percentage in the NFL as of this writing, they currently own the No. That, of course, includes the quarterbacks, a group that's considered much better than its 2022 counterparts, and will likely see four off the board in the top 10. And that, in large part, is what makes him such an interesting prospect. 2023-03-01T08:00:00.0000000Z. Version 3.0 will include all seven rounds. Jr The Bears have reportedly been called by multiple teams regarding a trade for the No. "It just depends how far back," Poles said of trading. Florida Daniel Jeremiah previewed the event on Friday, identifying some intriguing prospect-team fits. Burns and Ojulari should change that in a hurry. You can never have too many edge rushers. Ohio State Jr He consistently wins at the line of scrimmage and is good against both the run and getting after the quarterback. That being said, it's been widely prognosticated the Bears would be more interested in trading their pick down in the draft to acquire more capital, while staying relevant in the non-quarterback draft. Sr Maryland Jr At 6-foot-3 and 300 pounds, he has a stout lower body that allows him to successfully take on double teams and control the line of scrimmage. The future replacement for Eddie Jackson, this safety out of Notre Dame, is a ball hawk with a high football IQ. / 315 lbs. Without further ado, a look at our latest Bears seven-round mock draft ahead of the NFL Scouting Combine: Chicago trades back twice from pick No. ET. Reporting from HBCU Legacy Bowl practices in New Orleans, Steve Wyche highlights seven prospects creating draft buzz among NFL scouts, including speedy Florida A&M wide receiver Xavier Smith. As such, the Bears could focus their free-agent resources there while targeting receivers via the draft. Traded Jakeem Grant to Bears for 2023 sixth round pick (?-?) No surprise that the Colts move up three spots to get their QB of the future (not Anthony Richardson! You can watch the entire show, also with former Vikings GM Rick Spielman, below: In another mock trade, the Buccaneers move up from No. On Oct. 26, the Bears acquired a fourth-round pick from the Eagles for defensive end Robert Quinn. Bears Traded 2023 sixth round pick to Chargers for 2022 seventh round pick (#254-Elijah Hicks), 2022 seventh round pick (#255 . 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, yet already have a promising young quarterback on the roster in Justin Fields. Jr 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. Sam Mustipher is a nice depth piece, but I'm not sure the Bears want to rely on him as their starting center. 6'6" Three of those picks rest within the first three rounds, while five more reside on Day 3 two in Round 4, two in Round 5, and a final selection in Round 7. 6'4" Jr March 1, 2023 Updated 12:27 p.m. / 201 lbs. 9. As a result, the Larry Borom experiment can come to an end. That said, the Bears' decision to trade Smith makes sense. 1 overall for much of the season, sitting in the top spot since Week 10 while earning only one win and one tie in their first 14 games. The draft will take place near Union Station, according to the league. Branch isn't the first name you hear about when the conversation turns to Alabama's defense, but maybe he should be. A mountain of an offensive lineman at 6-foot-8 and 359 pounds, Chicago finds an actual tackle who can anchor the right side of the offensive line. 11 and draft Justin Fields back in 2021.). 2 overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft. 2023 NFL Mock . 8; the Falcons get No. Sr Harmon was chosen with a selection the Bears obtained in a trade with the Eagles, while Fenimore was chosen with a pick the Bears won via an NFL lottery. The Houston Texans are in the midst of a top . 39), 2024 first-round pick. With each passing week, the 2023 NFL Draft order comes more clearly into focus. 1 pick in NFL draft, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. An NFL-ready body and a hard-hitter, Cam Jones sets the tone on defense when stopping the run. Jr Alabama Texas The Bears have not had a first-round pick in three of the last four drafts, having traded their 2019 and 2020 selections to the Raiders for outside linebacker Khalil Mack and their 2022 choice to the Giants to move up nine spots in the first round of the 2021 draft to pick quarterback Justin Fields at No. 6'4" Bad news: It's not nearly high enough to land the team a QB. Chicago receives: No. Jack Sanborn likely will be the Bears' starting middle linebacker in 2023, but the search for a long-term answer at the WILL continues. 11, 41, 72, and three 2024 seventh-round picks (CAR, PHI, & TEN). The Patriots have needs at wide receiver, but instead look first to bolster the offensive line. In this Bears 2023 NFL Mock Draft, the blue and orange take the next step. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.. The Bears already have their franchise quarterback in Justin Fields, and could use additional draft capital to build a better supporting cast around him. They are effectively sacrificing the rest of the 2022 campaign for a shot at a brighter future in 2023. *Unconfirmed whether the Ravens fifth-round pick is their own (159) or the one from the Patriots (148). In his first three-round mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Chad Reuter gives the Detroit Lions a big-bodied quarterback in Round 3. And remember to check out "With the First Pick," our NFL Draft podcast that is now twice a week: every Monday and Thursday at 2 p.m. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. C. Bill Lazor: DEF. A converted defensive back, Henley is still learning the linebacker position, but his athleticism shines through in his pass coverage. Is this too early for Porter? 3 min read. / 215 lbs. 18, No. Originally the Bears had acquired another sixth round pick in this draft as part of the Khalil Mack trade with the Los Angeles Chargers, but traded the pick back to the Chargers in exchange for two seventh-round picks in the 2022 draft. While some have wondered if Poles might look to trade quarterback Justin Fields and use the top pick on a quarterback of his choosing, most around the league expect the Bears to trade the No. In addition, hes a willing and highly skilled run blocker. Previously, the Bears had owned six picks in the 2023 draft picks, and all were their own. And given Chicago isnt in need of a quarterback, the Bears hold a lot of leverage with the selection given the quarterback-needy teams that could look to move up to the top spot. Select Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson or the best player available. 6'0" This week in Indianapolis, coaches will. In conjunction, front offices are looking at avenues for addressing roster-specific needs in 2023 and beyond. Smith, 25, leads the NFL in tackles through eight weeks with 83 and has been an AP All-Pro second-teamer in back-to-back seasons. 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