Ed Ingramdidnt test among the most athletic offensive linemen at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine, which would suggest he wont be high on Poles draft board, but his film tells a different story. 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. 7 overall pickto the New York Giants in. Jr / 188 lbs. 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. What would you do differently in your own Bears mock draft? 6'0" Richardson is an unmoored rocket launcher, capable of glorious displays of destruction both in favor of and against his own team. Skoronski is solid and consistent, which are two of the best things you can say about an offensive lineman. No, but neither was last years sixth-round pick, Thomas Graham. The Chicago Bears don't have any picks in the opening round of the 2022 NFL draft. In 2022, Anderson collected 51 tackles, 10 sacks and an interception returned for a touchdown. Here's how all seven. / 201 lbs. Ohio State His vertical skill set may not be a perfect fit for a retained Daniel Jones his strong 2022 hinged on a career-low 6.4 air yards per pass or it could revive his deep ball capabilities. 27 overall, Buffalo opts for an offensive lineman. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Theres still a lot of jockeying and jostling left to take place over the next two months. 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. Round 6 (No. 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. 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. / 275 lbs. The Ohio State product has a ceiling as high as any WR in this years draft but plenty of risk as well. Maryland USC No, but neither was last years sixth-round pick, Thomas Graham. The Eagles had 2022s top pass defense, but both James Bradberry and CJ Gardner-Johnson are free agents this spring. He recognizes coverage well and manages to find gaping holes to exploit even as TCUs top big play threat. The Oklahoma tackle gets the nod here over Ohio State mythical creature Dawand Jones (6-foot-8, 375 pounds) thanks to his resume as a blindside-protecting stalwart with the Sooners. 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. 6'0" Probably not. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, they wouldn't need to worry about missing out on Alabama's Bryce Young. 8. Brady Roby and PJ Williams are set to be free agents and Cam Smith is a first-round talent who can be a Day 1 contributor. Jr A modest deal here allows Baltimore to jump the WR-needy Patriots and add an impact playmaker to its lineup. 6'5" Not only was he a dominant pass rusher, but Anderson was a strong, tough run defender. 5 with the pick gleaned from dealing broken Russ Wilson and are coming off an unexpected (by most) playoff appearance. Do the Eagles NEED him? Here's our final seven-round mock draft, where the Bears address some important needs on offense and defense. Jr 6'0" 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. 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. Watching him in person against TCU in the College Football Playoff National Championship game, it was mind-blowing to see his fluidity as he smoothly moved Horned Frogs offensive linemen out of the way with ease. No one else in the class can match his pure playmaking abilities. Chicago coach Matt Eberflus, who previously ran the Colts defense, might see his new version of DeForest Buckner. T Ugly loss for the #Bears. 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. Hes talented enough to potentially replace Larry Borom at right tackle and force Borom to move inside. Players like Smith are true wild cards. Anderson would give them a new Khalil Mack after also saying goodbye to Robert Quinn and Roquan Smith on the second level. Carter is listed at 6-foot-3, 300 pounds, 2 inches taller and 20 pounds heavier than the Rams' destroyer of offenses, Aaron Donald. Keep reading to see how the rest of the first round unfolds. Murphy can slide into an immediate starting role and boost Pete Carrolls latest attempt to build a playoff streak. 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. And you can subscribe oniTunes,Spotifyor wherever you listen to podcasts. 48 overall): Tyler Smith, iOL, Tulsa. 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. The Seahawks have some house money to play with here. You can watch the entire show, also with former Vikings GM Rick Spielman, below: In another mock trade, the Buccaneers move up from No. Penn State This leaves edge rusher as one of many holes Arizona needs to fill, and Anderson is the surest thing to fill it. 6'2" NFL DRAFT ANALYST JOSH EDWARDS: Edwards swung a deal with the Bears to move up to No. The recent trend back to the RB1 in the NFL could mean hes drafted long before the Cowboys have a shot, but if he slides hell have his share of suitors among last years playoff teams. ), while the Bears move to No. The dynamic tailback is valuable as a runner or receiver, a player who can explode vertically or horizontally similar devastating effect. If nothing else, hell add depth to a cornerback group that needs it. With this in mind and rumors going around Twitter that teams believe the Bears will focus on the offensive line early, In talking to some personnel people around the League, they all feel the Bears are going to take big people early, not skill. By sending edge rusher Khalil Mack to the Chargers, Poles got the Bears an extra. 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. 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. ), as well as a daily recap show onCBS Sports HQ. Bears draft picks 2022: Who did Chicago take? He tracks the ball well and gets upfield with a quickness, creating a defense-scrambling counter punch to Terry McLaurin. 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. Mayer is also a viable in-line blocker who clears space in the running game and does just about everything well. 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. Its the kind of 2022 NFL Draft haul that seems almost inevitable, sans the whole running back thing. The run on offense stops here with the other cornerback from Cincinnati. What would a mock draft be without a curveball? With that, the team stepped into the No. 1 By Zack Pearson Nov 15, 2021 5 The Chicago Bears are coming off their bye week and are set to enter the second half of their 2021 schedule.. Seattle needs to punch up its pass rush and has two excellent options with this pick gleaned from the Russell Wilson trade. Anderson can be the cornerstone for the Bears to build their defense around. if you love or hate (but especially love) these picks. 6'4" Goodrich didnt do exceptionally well at the NFL Scouting Combine, and he has limited experience as a starter at Clemson. Addison isn't a big target, but he's one of the most dynamic players in the country who can line up anywhere. Van Ness never started a game at Iowa but that's not the point. 6'0" 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. That makes this an acceptable risk. / 232 lbs. Sure, NFL free agency will dominate headlines through March, but the terminus of the early offseason journey is the three-day event set to take over Kansas City April 27 through 29. In this version, the Bears trade the No. 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. Instead, Mike Tomlin gets a new toy for his offensive line and caps off a mini-run of blockers by selecting Georgias Jones. 66 picks since that is where the Bears are currently slated to pick, per Tankathon. The Bears moved on from Robert Quinn before the trade deadline so they'll be in the market for an edge rusher this offseason, and Will Anderson is in the same pre-draft conversations as Chase Young and Nick Bosa when it comes to best non-QB players in a class. 6'5" The 6-3, 300-pounder's sack numbers (3 last year) won't wow you. Tennessee 2022 Bears mock draft: Final 7-round predictions WCG's lead draft analyst shares his last-minute predictions for the Bears' haul in the 2022 NFL Draft. Chicago Bears in 2023 NFL Free Agency. In his second mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Bucky Brooks has the Raiders taking a quarterback to replace the jettisoned Derek Carr. Bears coach Matt Eberflus has talked about the importance of having a stud three-technique in his defense, and Carter is a game-wrecker from the interior. Pick: Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson Comment: General manager Ryan Poles sounds positive about Justin Fields and talked about Chicago needing more talent at the premium positions edge rusher, offensive tackle, cornerback and wide receiver. But this is the NFL draft, and crazy things like this happen all the time. NEW 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Full 1st Round Picks for ALL 31 Selections with TRADES In another mock trade, the Buccaneers move up from No. Okereke earned a career-high 79.3 run-defense grade in 2022, with . 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. 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. 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. Mark J. Rebilas / USA Today Sports Images. 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. Theres almost no way he cant fill major holes with quality prospects. Ohio State There's no offseason for the Bears, and this year we're ready to celebrate our #1 pick with the whole family.