Be there for non-stop Draft coverage and analysis, plus the spring's best party. 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. Here's our final seven-round mock draft, where the Bears address some important needs on offense and defense. Soph Sanders is a former five-star prospect who transferred from Alabama after the 2021 season and all he did was show out for the Razorbacks. MORE: Why the Chicago Bears Are Expected To Roll With Justin Fields in 2023. With limited capital in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears may have to get creative. Thats when 259 high profile rookies will begin their pro journey after hearing their names called by commissioner Roger Goodell or any number of special guests some exalted, others less so. He was an edge rusher for the Crimson Tide, but he lined up all over the defense for Arkansas and he's been a one-man wrecking crew when he's on the field. With Robert Quinn, Trevis Gipson and Al-Quadin Muhammad locked in at defensive end, it's highly unlikely the team will add another end early in the 2022 NFL Draft. NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! Youve now completed your Big Board, but if you want to save it youll need to become a TDN Premium member. 4 and No. 39: Kyler Gordon, CB, Washington Round 2, Pick No. Sign up to receive all the latest news and annoucements. Instead, the Falcons punch up their pass rush after ranking dead last in pressure rate in 2022 (14.6 percent). Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of Monday, February 27. 3 overall. But, sometimes, you just have to trust the tape. 2023 PFN Consensus Big Board. Stroud for the Lions at No. Part of that strategy has to include contingencies and replacements for star players who get injured or leave via free agency. The Bears have a need at safety next to Eddie Jackson. Plus, two prolific offenses add a running back. Luke Easterling. Whether it's Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Love or the QB behind Door No. Kentucky 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. Anderson would give them a new Khalil Mack after also saying goodbye to Robert Quinn and Roquan Smith on the second level. Finding an impact edge rusher would certainly fit that bill. With the NFL Draft just over two months away, here's what 14 NFL analysts are predicting the Bears will do with the No. 6'0" Lets get back to adding some players to fill actual needs, shall we? Im certain the Bears will draft a cornerback in this years draft, and. Hey, you can't say this mock draft isn't realistic. March 3, 2023 6:30 am CT. 1 overall pick: Charlie Campbell, Walter Football (Feb. 20). Chicago Bears: Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia. Torrence transferred from Louisiana and didn't miss a beat. Do a mock draft of your own by using TDNs Mock Draft Machine. In ESPN's three-round mock draft, Kiper and McShay had the Bears take Texas A&M guard Kenyon Green, Elam and Kentucky defensive end Josh Paschal. He can sometimes get a little too handsy downfield, but he checks many of the boxes of what team's look for when drafting DBs. NFL DRAFT ANALYST JOSH EDWARDS: Edwards swung a deal with the Bears to move up to No. Patrick Conn. follow. With the NFL draft just a few weeks away, here is our updated seven-round Bears mock draft of . Good news: The Saints got a much-needed first-round pick in the Sean Payton deal. The first offensive lineman off the board is Skoronski, a versatile blocker capable of filling multiple positions who can be a ready made 2023 starter at tackle or someone who kicks inside in a pinch to bring technical, crisp protection to the guard position. Anderson can be the cornerstone for the Bears to build their defense around. That makes a sliding Smith-Njigba too tempting to pass up. The only knock on Johnston is his high drop rate. He tracks the ball well and gets upfield with a quickness, creating a defense-scrambling counter punch to Terry McLaurin. Youve now completed your Big Board, but if you want to save it youll need to become a TDN Premium member. Heres my best guess at what a post-Mack trade Bears mock draft could look like: So, this pick remains the same. While Murphy has been consistently productive in three seasons since arriving in Clemson as a five-star prospect, hes carefully refined his game and proven hes more than just the product of a successful program. Hes an extremely raw but incredibly talented offensive lineman who profiles more as an interior player right now. NFL Scouting Combine shifts mock draft, but Bears' needs unchanged. Jr They also get: all for a minor trade down and the inconvenience of parting with a pair of fourth round picks. 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. 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. Daniel Jeremiah,NFL.com(Feb. 21) Pick: Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter Comment: I'm not projecting trades in a mock draft this early in the offseason, but I'll be surprised if the Bears end up holding onto the No. 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. 6'6" 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 . He has outstanding instincts and showed a great motor in the 2021 season. Check out the full first-round forecast, 1-31. Round 2, Pick No. While he may not possess the prototypical physical make-up to be a true No. 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? Probably not. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. What the Jags do in free agency will dictate the direction of this pick. 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. Jalen Carter is a freakish presence who can slide into [the] Bears' front seven and anchor the unit for years. Anderson is stout against the run, too, and led the nation with 31 TFLs last season. 15 Best Free Agent Acquisitions of All-Time. With that in mind, heres an updated seven-round Bears mock draft as we inch closer to the 2022 NFL Draft kicking off. The Illinois star has quietly climbed up draft boards this winter. If the Texans had the No. In his first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Lance Zierlein projects the Buccaneers and Raiders to begin new eras at quarterback. 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. Let's take a look at who they might be interested in taking. He can play deep safety, take snaps as a linebacker or slide into the slot to erase productive routes over the middle. 1 pick trade compensation It's a bit easier to figure what the Bears might get for the No. Do the Eagles NEED him? 1 overall pick Finally, and probably most importantly, we are looking to try and determine who or at least what position Ryan Poles and the Bears will select at each pick. The Bears badly need a difference maker for their defensive line and have to replace Robert Quinn and Khalil Mack. But if Las Vegas opts to buck trends it could add a cornerback capable of having an immediate impact in the NFL. He has all the physical tools you look for in an elite edge defender and it's easy to see him in a few years being dominant. 6'3" It was before the Bears had the 48th overall pick. Van Ness is in the same conversation, but could be the best of the bunch. 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. In his first three-round mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Chad Reuter gives the Detroit Lions a big-bodied quarterback in Round 3. / 188 lbs. Chicago Bears: Will Andersson, EDGE, Alabama. Young is currently the clubhouse leader to be the first quarterback selected, and for good reason. 6 allows the Panthers to draft Levis, leapfrogging the Raiders and Falcons in the process. Richardson is an unmoored rocket launcher, capable of glorious displays of destruction both in favor of and against his own team. This would be a home run. 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. Andersons headline is the 17.5 sacks recorded in 2021, but hes more than just an edge rusher. Mock Draft Machine Beta Testing Has Begun! This mock draft represents, in my estimation, the floor for Carter in the aftermath of this major news. . Thanks to a long list of key free agents on both sides of the ball, and a daunting . 16 picks in this years draft, plus a 2024 third-rounder and fifth-rounder. Also, these mini mocks will be limited to the first three rounds. 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. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. The NFL docked Miami this pick and a 2023 third rounder and fined team owner $1.5 millionfor violating the integrity of the gameas it pertained to tampering with then-Saints head coach Sean Payton and Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady. Texans trade their 2023 first round pick (second overall), 2023 second round pick (33rd overall) and 2024 second round pick. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Addison isn't a big target, but he's one of the most dynamic players in the country who can line up anywhere. Bears receive second-round pick (No. This is what we would do with the picks after the board shook out while doing a full 7-round, 32-team mock draft. Christian Watsonstill would be the preferred wide receiver if hes on the board at the top of round two. The Texans drafted their QB of the future at No. Logan Thomas turns 32 in July and only has 57 catches over the previous two seasons. Darius Slayton admirably stepped into the Giants WR1 role and posted a top five yards per target number (10.2) but the odds he sustains that are slim and, even if he did, hed need help. Jr With the NFL draft fast approaching, here's our updated seven-round Bears mock draft. Chargers trade their 2023 first round pick (21st overall), 2023 third round pick (85th overall) and 2024 third round pick. Specifically, the Colts get the No. We'll be live all week from Indianapolis for the combine, and we'll have bonus podcasts (so look for that! He consistently wins at the line of scrimmage and is good against both the run and getting after the quarterback. His 2022 numbers dont jump out at you (zero interceptions, 11 passes defensed) until you realize he put that together in 10 games with Big Ten quarterbacks largely writing off whatever wideout was unlucky enough to draw him in coverage. He crushes linebackers at the second level and while pad level is always going to be a concern hes got quick enough feet and long arms to keep from getting beat around the edge. 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. This years draft is deep. 6'5" Or as some of us have named it, the underwear Olympics. More importantly, he played through minor injuries throughout the Horned Frogs 2022 run to the National Championship Game, showcasing the kind of commitment NFL coaches absolutely cannot get enough of. Desmond Ridders presence may be enough to keep Atlanta from reaching for Anthony Richardsons boom-or-bust tendencies at No. And it was before the tectonic plates under the Chicago football universe shifted. They are missing their first rounder after trading it to move up to acquire Fields last year. Tony Pauline, Pro Football Network (Feb. 21) Pick: Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter Comment: The Bears can use help all over the field, but taking the best player available is the best strategy at this point. With their eighth loss in a row, the Bears are sure to have one of the first picks of Round 1 come April. 8. Bears draft order: No. 35), 2024 first-round pick, 2024 second-round pick. At 64, 215 pounds Johnston is another big body for Fields to target, who has real breakaway speed and knows how to use his size to win contested catches on 50/50 balls. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Witherspoon is a common sense pick, which means hes probably not going to be a Raider. Burks is the perfect pick for Chicago in this years draft. 29. Things are about to get confusing at Halas Hall, because the Bears now have two players named Jaylon Jones at cornerback. In 2022, Anderson collected 51 tackles, 10 sacks and an interception returned for a touchdown. Mock drafts need to come in February, January at the. 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. Van Ness never started a game at Iowa but that's not the point. Smith would slide in as a starter at guard for Chicago as a rookie. Tight end target Both ESPN analysts Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay along with CBS Sports' Kyle Stackpole project the Packers will select tight end Michael Mayer out of Notre Dame. His stock has risen steadily in the pre-draft process. C.J. Getting this cornerstone pass rusher and active all-around playmaker is great call. 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. Then they can draft Skoronski to keep him upright. This places an emphasis on high ceiling players at expensive positions of need. section: | slug: 2023-nfl-mock-draft-bears-stockpile-future-picks-bucs-trade-up-for-qb-packers-finally-take-first-round-wr | sport: football | route: article_single_special | The Chicago Bears don't figure to be too busy during the 2022 NFL Draft. Well, well, well. We must also follow the free agency moves to see exactly what positions the team may be focusing on in free agency versus the NFL Draft. 3, and Anderson, who the Bears may have taken with the No. The Ohio State product has a ceiling as high as any WR in this years draft but plenty of risk as well. February 28, 2023 11:13 pm ET. For this mock draft, I used The Draft Network's mock draft simulator. 6'0" 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. All Rights Reserved. Jr Round 5 (No. Free agency will patch some roster holes while leaving others, giving us a better idea of each teams draft priorities. 6'0" / 205 lbs. If Jawaan Taylor signs an extension, Jacksonville could look for an interior lineman like OCyrus Torrence. 1 overall selection and the Bears get Nos. 57 and No. 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. Im certain the Bears will draft a cornerback in this years draft, and Mario Goodrich offers great value as a solid day-three pick. That mix will allow the Bears to use Adebawore in different packages, regardless of whether they want to stop the run or pressure the QB.