Oregon Here's my initial full first-round mock draft of 2023. . 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. 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. Texas Tech If he nails the Combine hell push Mayer for TE1 honors and likely not make it all the way to Cincy at No. 3, and Anderson, who the Bears may have taken with the No. Texas If the Bears stay, they should look to get familiar defensive pop. Alabama However, their 32-31 win over the Indianapolis Colts . follow. The biggest issue he'll face during the pre-draft process will be arm length and whether his NFL future is at tackle or guard. Jr Trade 1: Saints receive second-round pick (No. Im certain the Bears will draft a cornerback in this years draft, and. Plus, the Cowboys and Chiefs each add an explosive wide receiver. Now he approves another big move to push the Panthers three slots up the draft board in a deal with the Lions. Hes talented enough to potentially replace Larry Borom at right tackle and force Borom to move inside. DeMeco Ryans may advocate for a defender here, but theres no great fit at No. Soph All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Chicago Bears in 2023 NFL Free Agency. Seattle needs to punch up its pass rush and has two excellent options with this pick gleaned from the Russell Wilson trade. Christian Watsonstill would be the preferred wide receiver if hes on the board at the top of round two. There isn't a wrong choice when choosing between Carter and Anderson, as they are the 1A and 1B on my big board as the top prospects in this year's draft class. 1 overall pick: Charlie Campbell, Walter Football (Feb. 20). 1 overall selection, then there is going to be more interest in Arizona's selection at No. 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. / 194 lbs. Getting this cornerstone pass rusher and active all-around playmaker is great call. Is he the kind of prospect who can challenge to start right away? Mock Draft Machine Beta Testing Has Begun! 6'4" 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft (as of this writing). 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. It was before the Bears had the 48th overall pick. Branch is the kind of player whod be a rising tide for that group, even if hes not an especially exciting selection. MORE: Why the Chicago Bears Are Expected To Roll With Justin Fields in 2023. Projected trade with Chicago Bears - CHI receives 2023 first-round pick (7), 2023 second-round pick (38), 2024 first-round pick, 2024 fourth . Hey, you can't say this mock draft isn't realistic. Bears mock draft: Poles trades down, still lands Anderson. Players like Smith are true wild cards. 6'0" All Rights Reserved. Alabama's Will Anderson is distancing himself as the best overall prospect in . 148 overall): Mario Goodrich, CB, Clemson. Expand 1 of 30 Virginia McCaskey, the. Sign up to receive all the latest news and annoucements. Goodrich didnt do exceptionally well at the NFL Scouting Combine, and he has limited experience as a starter at Clemson. Logan Thomas turns 32 in July and only has 57 catches over the previous two seasons. The NFL Scouting Combine is underway, and many coaches and general managers are down in Indianapolis taking part in the evaluation of the prospects that are slated to be taken in the NFL Draft. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Do a mock draft of your own by using TDNs, Browns 7-Round Mock Draft 2023: NFL Combine Risers. Hes a ridiculously skilled route-runner who has ankle-breaking ability in the open field. Las Vegas Raiders. If we look at the wide receiver group, the additions of Byron Pringle and Equanimeous St. Brown are not home run signings. All Rights Reserved. He also plays with a physicality and intensity that Bears coaches will love. In some of those trade scenarios, they may still have the chance to draft Carter or Alabama's Will Anderson Jr. Shakir reminds me a lot of Buffalo Bills star Stefon Diggs. 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. Added bonus: Chicago stockpiles picks with the draft down to No. 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. The Chicago Bears kick things off by sliding back and gleaning a kings ransom from quarterback hungry team(s). Braxton Jonesis a developmental offensive tackle who, with some added weight, has a chance to emerge as a starter in the early portion of his career. Hes tremendously accurate and efficient as a downfield passer. And in this projection, we get a second-round quarterback run, with Malik Willis, Desmond Ridder and Matt Corral all coming off the board. Lets focus on that last piece. 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. Then they can draft Skoronski to keep him upright. 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. A year after five Bulldogs went in Round 1, expect a handful this time around too. 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. So the Bears get Carter here. At least one of these guysWatson or Bellwill be a successful pro, and Id bet on both of them being highly productive in the NFL. Soph Sure, running back isnt on any pre-draft team-needs lists, but I wouldnt be surprised if Poles takes one on day three. 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. Soph What would a mock draft be without a curveball? 48: Jaquan Brisker, S, Penn State Round 3, Pick No. The former Bulldog was the teams blindside protector through two straight national championships, allowing just 13 quarterback hurries and two sacks both in 2021 across 30 games. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Its not a sexy pick, but its one that would have an immediate impact for a contending team. Here's our final seven-round mock draft, where the Bears address some important needs on offense and defense. 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 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. Jr That said, I don't think they'll move down beyond the range of one of the top defensive players. 2023 PFN Consensus Big Board. Matt Eberflus takes over the controls after a 6-11 season sent the old staff packing. The problem: He's short on experience, and while his physical tools are rare, wherever he lands, it has to come with the understanding that he shouldn't be rushed onto the field. Porter is a marvel fast enough to work in the slot or along the sideline without giving up a speed or quickness advantage and strong enough to stand out in press coverage and deter routes downfield. Carolina is searching for an identity and has a coach capable of developing quarterbacks. Smith would slide in as a starter at guard for Chicago as a rookie. Sr Wilson is a consistent mauler capable of lining up at end or kicking inside to shoot gaps in order to exploit weakness. The Chicago Bears don't have any picks in the opening round of the 2022 NFL draft. 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. Bears mock draft: Poles picks Will Anderson at No. The Bears have plenty of roster holes to fill, and they can go a variety of ways with their picks to make an instant impact for the franchise. 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 | For this mock draft, I used The Draft Network's mock draft simulator. 6'0" 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. Mock Draft Machine Beta Testing Has Begun! The Texans drafted their QB of the future at No. / 315 lbs. Jordan Love, who could be taking over QB1 duties this fall depending on the result of Rodgers latest descent into madness). / 250 lbs. Tyler Smiths stock has been all over the place in recent weeks. 1 wide receiver capable of striking fear into the hearts of opposing defenses, according to Mel Kiper's latest 2023 mock draft.. On Tuesday, the NFL analyst had the Patriots using the No. Andersons headline is the 17.5 sacks recorded in 2021, but hes more than just an edge rusher. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Each of . 6'3" Click here to follow the Under Center Podcast. Carter is a versatile monster who can line. In his second mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Daniel Jeremiah sees Tyree Wilson -- not Will Anderson Jr. -- as the first edge rusher off the board. 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. Addison isn't a big target, but he's one of the most dynamic players in the country who can line up anywhere. 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. There's a strong . Stroud might be that guy! One of Poles' offseason obstacles will be trying to acquire. 2 overall pick, was still on the board at No. Hiring DeMeco Ryans after wandering through a rebuilding wasteland with David Culley and Lovie Smith was a signal the time to mess around is over. / 275 lbs. The Seahawks have some space to gamble here, so lets give them the higher-ceiling, lower-floor option in Murphy. I used TDNs industry-leading mock draft machine to conduct this exercise. 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. In case you missed it, I recently posted a seven-roundChicago Bears 2022 mock drafthere on TDN. Richardson is one of the most exciting prospects in this class. This will be the. 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 | / 180 lbs. 6'2" Carter is a disruptive force at the point of attack and would make an immediate impact for a defensive front desperate for playmakers. So lets use this time to look ahead to next years draft. Sure, theres a bust factor involved here because of the level of competition he played against, but he thrived against the top senior cornerbacks at the 2022 Senior Bowl and has the character makeup to thrive on the next level. 6'4" Detroit ranked ninth in pressure rate but just 18th in sacks last season. According to PFFs Mock Draft simulator, this deal had a 58% chance of going through, and in this instance fake John Schneider and fake Poles went for it. And if thats the case? Probably not. https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-mock-draft-2023-bears-trades-colts-texans-bryce-young-cj-stroud, Houston Texans (via projected trade with the Chicago Bears): QB Bryce Young, Alabama, Indianapolis Colts (via projected trade with the Chicago Bears): QB CJ Stroud, Ohio State, Arizona Cardinals: EDGE Will Anderson Jr., Alabama, Chicago Bears (via projected trades with the Texans, Colts): DL Jalen Carter, Georgia, Seattle Seahawks (via Denver Broncos): EDGE Myles Murphy, Clemson, Carolina Panthers (via projected trade with the Detroit Lions via Los Angeles Rams): QB Will Levis, Kentucky, Las Vegas Raiders: CB Devon Witherspoon, Illinois, Atlanta Falcons: DL Tyree Wilson, Texas Tech, Detroit Lions (via projected trade with the Panthers): CB Christian Gonzalez, Oregon, Philadelphia Eagles (via New Orleans Saints): CB Joey Porter Jr., Penn State, Tennessee Titans: QB Anthony Richardson, Florida, Houston Texans (via Cleveland Browns): WR Quentin Johnston, TCU, New York Jets: OT Peter Skoronski, Northwestern, Los Angeles Chargers (via projected trade with the New England Patriots): OT Paris Johnson Jr., Ohio State, Green Bay Packers: S Brian Branch, Alabama, Washington Commanders: TE Michael Mayer, Notre Dame, Pittsburgh Steelers: OT Broderick Jones, Georgia, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: CB Kelee Ringo, Georgia, Baltimore Ravens (via projected trade with the Seahawks): WR Jordan Addison, USC, New England Patriots (via projected trade with the Chargers): WR Zay Flowers, Boston College, Seattle Seahawks (via projected trade with the Ravens): WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State, Minnesota Vikings: CB Cam Smith, South Carolina, Jacksonville Jaguars: OT Anton Harrison, Oklahoma, New York Giants: WR Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee, Buffalo Bills: OG O'Cyrus Torrence, Florida, Cincinnati Bengals: TE Dalton Kincaid, Utah, New Orleans Saints (via Denver Broncos in trade for Sean Payton, via Miami Dolphins, via San Francisco 49ers): EDGE Lukas Van Ness, Iowa, Philadelphia Eagles: EDGE Nolan Smith, Georgia, Kansas City Chiefs: OT Dawand Jones, Ohio State, for violating the integrity of the game, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy.