Carter, at best, would be the thunder to Jacksons lightning. / 243 lbs. offers great value as a solid day-three pick. 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. LSU Chicago Bears in 2023 NFL Free Agency. If Jawaan Taylor signs an extension, Jacksonville could look for an interior lineman like OCyrus Torrence. 4, 36, 80 and a 2024 first- and second-rounder. He has a 10:1 touchdown:interception ratio and more than 900 passing yards in only two (two!) Ringo could be an immediate replacement in a defense thats likely to see plenty of turnover besides Dean. He's not yet a finished product, but he has the athleticism and strength to be a difference-maker when he puts it all together. 6'3" which armed the Steelers with the Chicago Bears No. New blood and direction, but just the. 6'6" The Chicago Bears address the offensive line issues and find a potential WR1 in the offense in this 2022 mock draft. Hey, you can't say this mock draft isn't realistic. 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. This places an emphasis on high ceiling players at expensive positions of need. 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. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Also, these mini mocks will be limited to the first three rounds. And in this projection, we get a second-round quarterback run, with Malik Willis, Desmond Ridder and Matt Corral all coming off the board. Alabama All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. / 315 lbs. 6 allows the Panthers to draft Levis, leapfrogging the Raiders and Falcons in the process. 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 | Then they can draft Skoronski to keep him upright. Georgia His sense of timing and leverage make him a matchup nightmare who can immediately challenge NFL cornerbacks. Foskey, a second-team All-American and team captain in 2022, totaled 20.5 sacks in his final two seasons (25 games) with the Fighting Irish. 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. For the first time since 1947, the Bears have the very first pick of the NFL Draft, and you don't want to miss your opportunity to be there for THE MOMENT. In her first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Cynthia Frelund uses her analytical model to project Picks 1-31. 71 overall): Khalil Shakir, WR, Boise State. Adebawore has also shown the ability to beat offensive linemen with a variety of techniques like bull rushes, swim moves or pure speed coming off the edge. Mock Draft Machine Beta Testing Has Begun! 48 overall): Tyler Smith, iOL, Tulsa. Hes an extremely raw but incredibly talented offensive lineman who profiles more as an interior player right now. 5 with the pick gleaned from dealing broken Russ Wilson and are coming off an unexpected (by most) playoff appearance. Im certain the Bears will draft a cornerback in this years draft, and. So, the Bears get what could be tremendous value in next years draft and Indianapolis gets its quarterback. The trade itself is an expensive cost, but it might be what it takes with a solid class of quarterbacks and a handful of needy teams standing between the Panthers and a player like Levis. If this compensation looks familiar, we're lifting it from the most recent "With the First Pick" podcast, the one where CBS Sports Draft Analyst Josh Edwards proposed it. Covering Mayer with a linebacker is like trying to track lightning across the night sky. The NFL combine gets underway this week, which means that the draft stock of several hundred players will likely be viewed in a different light seven days from now. Plus, the Cowboys and Chiefs each add an explosive wide receiver. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Draft Network. Alabama 6'0" Specifically, the Colts get the No. Mock drafts are crazy, and if this happens in real life the Bears will be extremely, extremely happy. Lets focus on that last piece. 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. Tradeable picks in the Mock Draft Machine. February 28, 2023 10:05 am PT. This is the NFL draft, however, where the impossible is always and entirely possible. In 2022, Anderson collected 51 tackles, 10 sacks and an interception returned for a touchdown. 1 overall pick. 15 Best Free Agent Acquisitions of All-Time. At the time of this mock draft, the Bears only have Darnell Mooney as a viable wideout on the roster. Its so deep that its almost impossible for Poles to fail. The 2022 NFL draft is just days away, and your favorite NFL team is about to add tons of young talent to help improve their chances of success in the upcoming season. Indianapolis Colts Bryce Young, QB, Alabama . 1 . That makes this an acceptable risk. NFL mock draft 2023:Chicago Bears have leverage, compelling options with first pick. He tracks the ball well and gets upfield with a quickness, creating a defense-scrambling counter punch to Terry McLaurin. 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. 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. 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. The run on offense stops here with the other cornerback from Cincinnati. 7 overall pickto the New York Giants in. Let me know on Twitter (@BryanPerezNFL) if you love or hate (but especially love) these picks. I especially wont be surprised if he values Zamir White as a player he cant pass up at this point in the draft. The Bills could use help in the middle of the line and Torrence delivers the best available blocker at the end of the first round. Jr Projected trade with Chicago Bears - CHI receives 2023 first-round pick (7), 2023 second-round pick (38), 2024 first-round pick, 2024 fourth . Plus, two prolific offenses add a running back. 2022 Playoff Picture; Free Agency . He has the size, strength and speed to line up against NFL wide receivers; he just needs to improve in run support. The most talented prospect on a defense that yielded five first-round picks in 2022, Carter has a special blend of power, short-area quickness and lateral agility to be equally disruptive against the run and pass. That makes a sliding Smith-Njigba too tempting to pass up. Notre Dame Not only what he put on tape at Texas Tech but his upside 2-3 years down the road. Texans trade their 2023 first round pick (second overall), 2023 second round pick (33rd overall) and 2024 second round pick. The Bears add two potential starting wide receivers, a starting guard who could emerge as a starting tackle, some cornerback and safety depth, and a running back whose upside might be higher than Montgomerys. Ohio State But that was before the Khalil Mack trade. 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. 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. 6'0" Youve now completed your Big Board, but if you want to save it youll need to become a TDN Premium member. 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. 4 and No. Ohio State The Seahawks have some space to gamble here, so lets give them the higher-ceiling, lower-floor option in Murphy. The TCU standout is big and explosive, standing 6-foot-4 and averaging 19 yards per reception in three collegiate seasons. Pro Football Focus draft analyst Trevor Sikkema recently published a two-round projection for the 2023 NFL draft ahead of this week's combine in Indianapolis, where a number of prospects hope to separate from the pack off of impressive timing in athletic drills. Jr s NFL Draft stock may have peaked a little too soon. The 33rd Team 2023 Mock Draft 3.2 1. 6'0" Click Here To Find Out How To Test. With one massive trade, Bears general manager Ryan Poles made his first draft a lot more interesting. pic.twitter . Northwestern Luke Easterling, Draft Wire (Feb. 16) Pick: Bears trade down from 1 to 4 with Colts and take Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter| Comment: This is an ideal scenario for the Bears, who get additional draft picks to move down a few spots, and still end up with one of the prospects they could have happily taken at No. / 347 lbs. They are missing their first rounder after trading it to move up to acquire Fields last year. Tennessee Torrence transferred from Louisiana and didn't miss a beat. 35), 2024 first-round pick, 2024 second-round pick. Chargers trade their 2023 first round pick (21st overall), 2023 third round pick (85th overall) and 2024 third round pick. Jr Bryce Young might be historically undersized by successful NFL QB standards, but we don't care. Lets get back to adding some players to fill actual needs, shall we? 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. 4 and stockpile picks. Branch is the kind of player whod be a rising tide for that group, even if hes not an especially exciting selection. What would you do differently in your own Bears mock draft? ET, and you can watch us live on theNFL on CBS YouTube channel. 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. No, but neither was last years sixth-round pick, Thomas Graham. 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.