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. Lets get back to adding some players to fill actual needs, shall we? In addition, they have the No. Hell be an immediate upgrade in Charlotte and the kind of developmental franchise passer the team has lacked since Cam Newtons first stint in teal. 1 target for a 10-win team in 2022 behind 70 catches, 890 yards and eight touchdowns last fall. March 3, 2023 7:00 am CT. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 6'0" 12 overall in trade package in latest Draft Wire 3-round mock. He wants to build a roster that wins year over year. Replacing him isnt the teams top priority, but Washington now has Eric Bieniemy at offensive coordinator and if theres one guy who understands the value of a dynamic pass catching tight end, its him. 39 overall): Treylon Burks, WR, Alabama. Mock drafts are crazy, and if this happens in real life the Bears will be extremely, extremely happy. 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. 1 overall pick, as there is some more clear precedent for it. Bears Draft Prospects To Target at 2023 NFL Combine. Covering Mayer with a linebacker is like trying to track lightning across the night sky. 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. 48: Jaquan Brisker, S, Penn State Round 3, Pick No. 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. They picked up Murphy at No. That makes this an acceptable risk. Alabama's Will Anderson is distancing himself as the best overall prospect in . Bears mock draft: Poles trades down, still lands Anderson. The Chiefs know the value of a monster tackle; they traded away a first rounder for Orlando Brown Jr., who theyll likely sign to a lengthy and expensive contract extension this spring. Sign up to receive all the latest news and annoucements. Carter, at best, would be the thunder to Jacksons lightning. Sr 1 overall pick. Stroud might be that guy! Roster Move: Bears release Al-Quadin Muhammad, What analysts project Bears will do with No. 6'3" While many mocks have the Colts trading up to this spot, Im throwing the Texans in for a modest move-up to ensure the top quarterback on their board. He's been that good for Alabama, dragging that team to victory just about every week. These are the rounds that you swing on offensive linemen, and Jones is the kind of high-ceiling prospect who could pay big dividends in a few years. 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. 1 pick in the draft. 1. 6'4" 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. Things are about to get confusing at Halas Hall, because the Bears now have two players named Jaylon Jones at cornerback. In the two-round projection, the Bills address two needs on offense with both relating to the run game. NFL DRAFT ANALYST JOSH EDWARDS: Edwards swung a deal with the Bears to move up to No. The Eagles had 2022s top pass defense, but both James Bradberry and CJ Gardner-Johnson are free agents this spring. The Bears traded a second-round pick for former Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool on Tuesday. Young may have pushed the cornerback need down the teams list of must-haves, but it didnt eliminate it. Will that be early or late though? Hes a ridiculously skilled route-runner who has ankle-breaking ability in the open field. Desmond Ridders presence may be enough to keep Atlanta from reaching for Anthony Richardsons boom-or-bust tendencies at No. NFL Scouting Combine shifts mock draft, but Bears' needs unchanged. 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. With that, the team stepped into the No. Goodrich didnt do exceptionally well at the NFL Scouting Combine, and he has limited experience as a starter at Clemson. 8; the Falcons get No. In this version, the Bears trade the No. The on-field drills at the NFL Scouting Combine are scheduled to start on Thursday with the defensive lineman and linebackers set to go through the drills. / 194 lbs. 6'1" And in this projection, we get a second-round quarterback run, with Malik Willis, Desmond Ridder and Matt Corral all coming off the board. He can play deep safety, take snaps as a linebacker or slide into the slot to erase productive routes over the middle. Let's take a look at who they might be interested in taking. Patriots trade their 14th overall pick and 2024 fourth round pick. Not only what he put on tape at Texas Tech but his upside 2-3 years down the road. After a surprising start to the 2021 season, the Chicago Bears have started to sputter against better teams. Jones is big, strong and fast and could blast his way up draft boards by lighting up the Combine. Sr Right as the 2023 NFL combine got underway, Pro Football Focus dropped their latest mock draft. 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. The Bears further bolster their defensive line with an intriguing prospect. This will be the. Either way, Smith would be a win for the Bears. They are missing their first rounder after trading it to move up to acquire Fields last year. Tom Brady has re-retired and the Bucs currently have Kyle Trask under contract and that's it. Jr The dynamic tailback is valuable as a runner or receiver, a player who can explode vertically or horizontally similar devastating effect. 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. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need to hit their 2023 NFL draft class out of the park, and the best way to make that happen is to acquire more dart throws by trading down from the No. DWayne Eskridge was the teams second round pick in 2021 but so far only has 17 catches in 20 career games (zero starts). Mayer is also a viable in-line blocker who clears space in the running game and does just about everything well. This week the top draft prospects are in Indianapolis, Indiana, to take part in the NFL scouting combine. Ringo is a long, physical corner who has matched up against some of the best players in the country. Porter is the prototypical big, physical cornerback who looks like he belongs in the NFL. Georgia For this mock draft, I used The Draft Network's mock draft simulator. 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. Part of that strategy has to include contingencies and replacements for star players who get injured or leave via free agency. Texans trade their 2023 first round pick (second overall), 2023 second round pick (33rd overall) and 2024 second round pick. Which three teams does she have drafting WRs? / 220 lbs. This would be a home run. 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. The 2022 NFL regular season is over, so for 18 of the league's 32 teams, it's officially draft season. 5 with the pick gleaned from dealing broken Russ Wilson and are coming off an unexpected (by most) playoff appearance. Colts trade up with the Chicago Bears for the first overall . 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. 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. 1 of 31. 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. 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. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. There's no offseason for the Bears, and this year we're ready to celebrate our #1 pick with the whole family. Cornerback has long ranked high on the Bears list of draft needs, and while Young alone doesnt eliminate that need, he knocks it down a few spots on the wish list. 2 pick in the draft. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of Monday, February 27. 20 to No. Obviously that will change as the final month of the season plays out, but whatever, were doing this now. 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Lions grab Anthony Richardson early in first round; Colts trade up to No. General manager Ryan Poles is at the NFL Combine this week collecting information about prospects that could help crystalize what the Bears will do with the No. Jaquan Brisker was praised Thursday at the Combine by two former college teammates who are on the cusp of joining the Bears safety in the NFL. At the time of this mock draft, the Bears only have Darnell Mooney as a viable wideout on the roster. Mock drafts need to come in February, January at the. By takingDavid Bellwith this pick, the Bears are hedging their bets. Heres a look at all 31 picks of the 2023 NFL Draft. Pringle is an underrated signing that I am in love with, but it is apparent that the team is going to look to add more receivers in the draft.