Logan Thomas turns 32 in July and only has 57 catches over the previous two seasons. All Rights Reserved. Offensive line would make sense given the Bears need to put more pieces (and protection) around QB Justin Fields. 39 overall): Treylon Burks, WR, Alabama. Here is who the draft gurus project the Packers will select in the latest iterations of their mock drafts. Finding an impact edge rusher would certainly fit that bill. Enter White, who can essentially redshirt or play sparingly as the Bears RB3 in 2022 with the plan to ascend to RB2 behind Herbert, or even RB1 if Montgomery leaves town in 2023. Georgia T Ugly loss for the #Bears. / 265 lbs. Jones had had a strong '22 campaign for the Bulldogs, where he has faced some of the best defensive players in the country every day at practice for the last two years. / 200 lbs. Good news: The Saints got a much-needed first-round pick in the Sean Payton deal. Well, that last mock draft didn't last too long! Jones didnt notch an interception this year, in large part because he was only targeted 19 times total, but hes shown good ball skills earlier in his college career. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Trading down a few spots with a team in need of a franchise passer obviously is a viable path. Patrick Conn. follow. Oregon Naturally, its time to revisit what the Bears might do with their new arsenal of selections in the 2022 NFL Draft. There hasnt been as much buzz about him as there was after the NFL Scouting Combine, and while that doesnt mean hell free-fall out of day two, it does suggest hell be hanging around when the Bears are on the clock in the third round. The only knock on Johnston is his high drop rate. Texas 4 and stockpile picks. 1 overall pick, as there is some more clear precedent for it. This would be a bold move, but if Tampa stays at No. Charbonnet is big at 6-foot-1 and 220 pounds. 2 Dec 7, 2022 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Jalen Carter tracks for Bears at No. 4. Jones has a build meant to stretch the upper limits of your create a player sliders in the Madden franchise.. Hes 6-foot-8 and 375 pounds and is by no means a gentle giant. While I won't project trades in this iteration of my mock, it's more likely than not that the Bears will find a trade partner as a quarterback-needy team looks to move up. Tom Brady has re-retired and the Bucs currently have Kyle Trask under contract and that's it. Anderson is stout against the run, too, and led the nation with 31 TFLs last season. The Bears finally made it to the bye week, but while many teams use the rest to prepare for a second half playoff push there will be no postseason run in Chicago. Jr One of Poles' offseason obstacles will be trying to acquire. 29. / 275 lbs. Northwestern Hes a big cornerback at 6-foot-2 who also brings lightning fast speed to the table and could make an immediate Tariq Woolen-like impact for a Lions defense that ranked 23rd against the pass in 2022. If we look at the wide receiver group, the additions of Byron Pringle and Equanimeous St. Brown are not home run signings. Lets get back to adding some players to fill actual needs, shall we? Tony Pollard is a pending free agent and dealing with a broken leg. Tradeable picks in the Mock Draft Machine. Sign up for the For The Win newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. offers great value as a solid day-three pick. 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. Join us at Soldier Field for the 2023 Miller Lite Chicago Bears Draft Party, and spend night 1 of the Draft with thousands of your closest friends. Here's how all seven. 34 overall pick . In his first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Bucky Brooks predicts the Bills and Giants will add wide receivers as they seek deeper playoff runs next season. Young is currently the clubhouse leader to be the first quarterback selected, and for good reason. Stroud might be that guy! This seems as good a place as any to make another calculated risk and hope Smith-Njigba can be the missing piece to truly unlock Seattles offensive potential. Georgia Tech Hed be an immediate boon for a Houston team whose top returning wideouts not counting currently disgruntled Brandin Cooks are Nico Collins and Amari Rodgers. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Another wide receiver in the second round? Thats precisely what the Ravens need. Round 5 (No. Posted February 28, 2023. Addison wasnt able to fully capitalize on his 2021 momentum after transferring to USC, but he remains a viable and valuable young wideout who can thoroughly gash defenses with precise routes and big gains after the catch. The Bears added a quality nickel cornerback in former Baltimore Raven Tavon Young, and veteran tight end Ryan Griffin was inked to provide depth behind Cole Kmet. 2 Dec 7, 2022 Bears mock draft roundup 2.0: draft picks, prospects, analysis Dec 7, 2022 Click here to follow the Under Center Podcast. The 33rd Team 2023 Mock Draft 3.2 1. Ojulari could end up being better than Azeez, and that's saying something. So, the Bears get what could be tremendous value in next years draft and Indianapolis gets its quarterback. Porter is the prototypical big, physical cornerback who looks like he belongs in the NFL. If we look at the wide . What would you do differently in your own Bears mock draft? Absolutely, 100%, unequivocally yes. Wilson is a consistent mauler capable of lining up at end or kicking inside to shoot gaps in order to exploit weakness. I took to the mock draft simulators to see exactly what that might look like in a couple of weeks. Which three teams does she have drafting WRs? He has outstanding instincts and showed a great motor in the 2021 season. Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles is taking advantage of some free-agent bargains with less than three weeks to go until the 2022 NFL Draft. Jr A draft class of Watson, Bell, and Doubs only enhances the odds that Justin Fields has an exciting young receiver corps to work with moving forward. 4), 2023 second-round pick (No. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Draft Network. In her first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Cynthia Frelund uses her analytical model to project Picks 1-31. Seahawks trade their 20th overall pick and 2024 fifth round pick. Ohio State 3 (Trade edition) By Zack Pearson Apr 7, 2:19 PM 0 LAKE FOREST, Ill., We are less than a month away from the 2022 NFL Draft and things are about to. Kincaid could step into the void he leaves behind and immediately become one of Joe Burrows favorite targets. Lets summarize. His slower-than-expected 40-yard dash and pedestrian explosion scores have some wondering whether he can be a Deebo Samuel-like game-breaker in the NFL. But that was before the Khalil Mack trade. He has major injury red flags after tearing both of his ACLs during his time at Georgia. Click here to follow the Under Center Podcast. Part of the appeal of a trade back in this situation is that it would put the Patriots in position to draft a receiver who could make an instant impact while acquiring bonus draft assets. With Robert Quinn, Trevis Gipson and Al-Quadin Muhammad locked in at defensive end, its highly unlikely the team will add another end early in the 2022 NFL Draft. Theres some Josh Allen to his game a big, beefy, laser-armed quarterback who struggled with accuracy in college and runs like a one-man herd of buffaloes when called upon. The 350-pound mauler handled the jump from Sun Belt to SEC competition in 2022 with aplomb, asserting himself against a higher class of defender and proving he could handle top tier athletes in the trenches. Stroud flew under the national media radar for much of the fall, but some NFL teams will tell you he'll be in the running for QB1, and his performance in the semifinal game vs. Georgia back in January showed that he can beat you with his arm and his legs. A trade-down makes sense if Chicago receives quality offers for QB-needy teams, but going too far down puts them at risk of missing out on Carter and/or Will Anderson Jr. Garrett Podell, CBS Sports (Feb. 21) Pick: Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter Comment: The Bears need help at a number of positions across the board, so why not go get the top prospect in the draft? Free agency will patch some roster holes while leaving others, giving us a better idea of each teams draft priorities. Smith would slide in as a starter at guard for Chicago as a rookie. 2:16 pm ET, 2023 NFL combine: WR/TE winners and losers, NFL combine: Grading top QBs, plus winners and losers, NFL Combine 2023: Colossal Richardson sets QB marks, 2023 NFL mock draft: Four QBs in top seven after trades, NFL combine: Why Richardson can be No. No surprise that the Colts move up three spots to get their QB of the future (not Anthony Richardson! February 28, 2023 11:13 pm ET. Pocket. Click Here To Find Out How To Test. It was before the Bears had the 48th overall pick. If Gordon is there, he will be tough to pass on with this pick. 3, and Anderson, who the Bears may have taken with the No. Each year we wait for the Packers to spend a first round pick on a wideout or tight end capable of taking the top off Aaron Rodgers offense. 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. The 2023 NFL draft is creeping up, so we will supply you with in-depth coverage between now and then to inform you who the Chargers could target while they're on the clock. The Eagles had 2022s top pass defense, but both James Bradberry and CJ Gardner-Johnson are free agents this spring. The Bears have a need at safety next to Eddie Jackson. Snag a General Admission ticket for access to activities in the Dr Pepper Patio, the Miller Lite Midway, the Verizon Mezzanine and on the field, or upgrade to a Club Reserved ticket for a guaranteed seat in the United Club with live analysis and programming on the Draft Party main stage. NFL DRAFT ANALYST JOSH EDWARDS: Edwards swung a deal with the Bears to move up to No. 1 overall selection and the Bears get Nos. But that was before the Khalil Mack trade. Here's my initial full first-round mock draft of 2023. 1 of 31. 6'3" He has the size, strength and speed to line up against NFL wide receivers; he just needs to improve in run support. Kentucky Chicago Bears: Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia. 2 pick in the draft. 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. NFL Draft Bears Mock Draft 2022: Post-Khalil Mack Trade Bryan Perez March 10, 2022 In case you missed it, I recently posted a seven-round Chicago Bears 2022 mock draft here on TDN. Mock drafts are crazy, and if this happens in real life the Bears will be extremely, extremely happy. The Bears currently have six draft picks. The 2023 NFL Draft starts with the Chicago Bears, . Jr Also, Chicago will likely take advantage of the . Luke Easterling. / 243 lbs. 6'0" / 194 lbs. 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. Another wideout isnt a pressing need, but Tyler Lockett will turn 31 years old this September and Seattle hasnt been shy about using valuable draft assets to flesh out its receiving corps. Witherspoons college production flashed Sauce Gardner levels of talent a cover corner who tracks routes like he has insider info and gets to the ball to utterly shut down opponents. Thanks to a long list of key free agents on both sides of the ball, and a daunting . 6'5" 71 overall): Khalil Shakir, WR, Boise State. Vinny Iyer, Sporting News (Feb. 12) Pick: Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson Comment: The Bears, picking first overall for the first time since 1947, shouldn't need to consider QB with the passing and running ceiling of big-armed Justin Fields. 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. 6'4" This places an emphasis on high ceiling players at expensive positions of need. Flowers broke through in 2022 by showcasing an increased ability to bring down catches in traffic. Among those positions, Anderson is the best prospect. 2023 PFN Consensus Big Board. He also plays with a physicality and intensity that Bears coaches will love. Amari Carter 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. Florida Hes also a steady tackler capable of shedding blocks to stop plays before they can break free for long gains another asset Detroit can use in its quest to cap off its expedited rebuild under Dan Campbell. 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 . That makes this an acceptable risk. There are some bread crumbs for us to follow when we do this. The NFL Scouting Combine is on the horizon. In Jacksonville, he could replace Evan Engram, if the team is unable to re-sign him after a career year. Jr Anderson can be the cornerstone for the Bears to build their defense around. 6'5" 19, four QBs will be off the board. Ohio State Smith has all the tools to turn into a Pro Bowl defender in the NFL and there may be no better place for him to develop than a Philly team that had four different players finish with at least 11 sacks last season. 39). 16 picks in this years draft, plus a 2024 third-rounder and fifth-rounder. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/draft/free/stories, Alabama Round 2 (No. And that, in large part, is what makes him such an interesting prospect. 8. 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. After finishing the 2022 season with a 3-14 record, the Chicago Bears have the No.1 pick in the NFL draft, in addition to seven other selections. There hasnt been as much buzz about him as there was after the NFL Scouting Combine, and while that doesnt mean hell free-fall out of day two, it does suggest hell be hanging around when the Bears are on the clock in the third round. Keep reading to see how the rest of the first round unfolds. . 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. I especially wont be surprised if he values Zamir White as a player he cant pass up at this point in the draft. Georgia Indianapolis Colts Bryce Young, QB, Alabama . Having Bresee to shrink pockets from the inside out alongside Alim McNeill will help turn those pressures into negative, drive-killing plays for an ascendant Lions team. 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. Its what Johnston does after the catch that makes him a special athlete, however. Hes not a flash in the pan player, either. Youngs addition is the bigger of the two signings and will directly impact the Bears 2022 NFL draft plan and this Bears Mock Draft. Levis, who definitely looks the part, was plagued by injuries and poor play all fall. Jr Branchs value lies in his versatility. Instead, the focus is on defense. There's a strong . Detroit ranked ninth in pressure rate but just 18th in sacks last season. He was dominant for Florida last fall, he was dominant during Senior Bowl practices and if history is any guide, he'll be dominant in the NFL, too. Christian Watsonstill would be the preferred wide receiver if hes on the board at the top of round two. Youve now completed your Big Board, but if you want to save it youll need to become a TDN Premium member. Carter, at best, would be the thunder to Jacksons lightning. 3, the Packers need to break the 20-year drought of not taking a wideout in the first round. Heres my best guess at what a post-Mack trade Bears mock draft could look like: So, this pick remains the same. And if thats the case? We know how unpredictable negotiations can be with those second deals for this position. Roster Move: Bears release Al-Quadin Muhammad, What analysts project Bears will do with No. Round 2, Pick No. He wants to build a roster that wins year over year. Quarterback isnt the Titans biggest need, but its clear something needs to be done in Nashville following 2022s cratering and the first losing record of the Mike Vrabel era. / 315 lbs. Bears Draft Prospects To Target at 2023 NFL Combine. 4 and No. Is he the kind of prospect who can challenge to start right away? Notre Dame White was another player who had a great week at the Senior Bowl, and NFL teams love his size (6-foot-4, 280 pounds) and his motor. The Bears pass rush from the front four has been nonexistent for most of the year, and Anderson will bring a boost immediately as he leaves Alabama with 34.5 sacks, the second most in school history. Johnson has started at both right guard and left tackle at Ohio State, giving up only two sacks in two seasons as a first teamer (both came last year at tackle). The Bears added a quality nickel cornerback in former Baltimore Raven Tavon Young, and veteran tight end Ryan Griffin was inked to provide depth behind Cole Kmet. Sr 6'0" One, we must listen to what general manager, Ryan Poles, and head coach, Matt Eberflus are both telling us. Gavino Borquez. / 232 lbs. Do a mock draft of your own by using TDNs, Browns 7-Round Mock Draft 2023: NFL Combine Risers. Unfortunately, they only have six draft picks, including none in the first round. This would be a home run. Furthermore, hes fast, shifty and capable of working from the slot or outside. He has the physical tools and versatility to thrive up front in a 4-3 setup or as an outside linebacker in the Seahawks 3-4 another nod over the slightly less athletic Wilson (who, again, is still great at football). 35), 2024 first-round pick, 2024 second-round pick. It also puts a stop to the rumors that this team isnt building around Justin Fields. 2 pick to acquire more draft capital. / 210 lbs. The Bears did not find a deal worth potentially missing out on one of the elite defenders so they stick and pick Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson. Soph He can play deep safety, take snaps as a linebacker or slide into the slot to erase productive routes over the middle. 2 and now they give Stroud an explosive playmaker. With the NFL Draft just over two months away, here's what 14 NFL analysts are predicting the Bears will do with the No. In his first three-round mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Chad Reuter gives the Detroit Lions a big-bodied quarterback in Round 3. If Evan Engram leaves, tight end Dalton Kincaid could be the choice. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. So this is one of three iterations of a mini mock draft. Mock Draft Machine Beta Testing Has Begun! He tracks the ball well and gets upfield with a quickness, creating a defense-scrambling counter punch to Terry McLaurin. Smith had a breakout 2021, then saw opposing quarterbacks largely ignore his side of the field in 2022. This week the top draft prospects are in Indianapolis, Indiana, to take part in the NFL scouting combine. That said, NFL teams love how he projects to the next level, but he'll be a controversial talking point in the coming months. 6'3" 2022 Chicago Bears Mock Draft: Vol. Murphy turned 21 in early January, and while we'd like to see him play with more consistency he just turned 21 in early January. Comment: While some might consider offensive tackle the biggest need for the Chicago Bears with their first pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, there isn't a prospect that you'd feel comfortable taking in this mock. This months FTW mock draft leans into the volatility of these picks with five first round deals including three in the top six selections alone. 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. While he may not have the ceiling of Paris Johnson Jr. or Broderick Jones, he has the highest floor of any lineman in this years draft. Green Bay is liable to lose Adrian Amos to free agency and could use reinforcements in an NFC North ripe with Pro Bowl wideouts and tight ends. I dont care about his 40-time; hes the kind of receiver who can bail out his quarterback, which is what general manager Ryan Poles highlighted as a trait he wants from the next wave of Bears pass-catchers. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. 14 overall pick on Ohio State All-American receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. With the NFL draft just a few weeks away, here is our updated seven-round Bears mock draft of . The goal for the Bears should be surrounding QB Justin Fields with talent. Probably not. Jr 8; the Falcons get No. Lets get back to adding some players to fill actual needs, shall we? Hyatt wasn't in the first-round conversation heading into the 2022 season but he's a great example of a player taking advantage of his opportunities, thanks in large part to Hendon Hooker's Heisman Trophy campaign. Whether or not the Colts are a playoff team is questionable, but the only man whose opinion matters here is Irsays, and hes nothing if not confident. which armed the Steelers with the Chicago Bears No. 6'4" He ranks 10th with 17 TFLs this year. C.J. Its so deep that its almost impossible for Poles to fail. March 3, 2023 7:00 am CT. Young may have pushed the cornerback need down the teams list of must-haves, but it didnt eliminate it. Kevin Hanson, Sports Illustrated (Feb. 17) Pick: Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter Comment: The Bears find themselves in an ideal situation. 6'1" Will that be early or late though? Texas Tech / 180 lbs. Chad Reuter,NFL.com(Feb. 13) Pick: Bears trade down from 1 to 2 with Texans and 2 to 4 with Colts and take Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson Comment: Chicago adds to its haul, trading back another two spots and still landing Anderson, an all-around talent on the edge. That starts in the 2022 NFL Draft. If the Bears stay, they should look to get familiar defensive pop. He split time with James Cook in 2021 and was generally an afterthought as a draft prospect this year, but his NFL Scouting Combine performance reminded scouts of why he was one of the top recruits of his cycle. If he nails the Combine hell push Mayer for TE1 honors and likely not make it all the way to Cincy at No. If general manager Ryan Poles can pull this off, he might get his own holiday in Chicago. The Cardinals could use a running back along with James Conner. Iowa He ran slower than youd like from a pro receiver and his explosion numbers werent great. Rather than trade back, the Texans get Young some much needed support by adding 2022s breakthrough wide receiving star Johnston. Im certain the Bears will draft a cornerback in this years draft, and. March 2, 2023 1:09 pm PT. Jalen Carter is a freakish presence who can slide into [the] Bears' front seven and anchor the unit for years. / 188 lbs. No, but neither was last years sixth-round pick, Thomas Graham. March 3, 2023 6:45 am ET. Check out the full first-round projection, 1-31. After a surprising start to the 2021 season, the Chicago Bears have started to sputter against better teams.

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