PFF's Trevor Sikkema recently released his . Another wide receiver in the second round? Bears draft picks 2022: Who did Chicago take? Round 6 (No. But this pick is where his true value lies, and a team like the Bears would be a great fit. Ryan Tannehill had a modest bounce back from 2021 but still struggled in stretches. / 335 lbs. 5 with the pick gleaned from dealing broken Russ Wilson and are coming off an unexpected (by most) playoff appearance. 6'1" It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! NFL Scouting Combine shifts mock draft, but Bears' needs unchanged. 1 wide receiver, he has a chance to become one of the NFLs best slot targets. He recognizes coverage well and manages to find gaping holes to exploit even as TCUs top big play threat. 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. The 2023 NFL Draft is over a month away, but mock drafts are flooding the internet before the real thing takes place. And he did it with none of the playmakers that made life so much easier for Tua Tagovailoa and Mac Jones in previous years. Jr 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. / 194 lbs. 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. Here's our final seven-round mock draft, where the Bears address some important needs on offense and defense. LSU This months FTW mock draft leans into the volatility of these picks with five first round deals including three in the top six selections alone. He ran slower than youd like from a pro receiver and his explosion numbers werent great. / 201 lbs. Also, these mini mocks will be limited to the first three rounds. Chargers trade their 2023 first round pick (21st overall), 2023 third round pick (85th overall) and 2024 third round pick. 6'3" 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. Absolutely, 100%, unequivocally yes. Trade 1: Saints receive second-round pick (No. 6'6" Georgia Romeo Doubsisnt a traditional sixth-round pick; hell be an active-roster player and will contribute right away. 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. Tyler Smiths stock has been all over the place in recent weeks. Plus, two prolific offenses add a running back. The Illinois star has quietly climbed up draft boards this winter. Let me know on Twitter (@BryanPerezNFL) if you love or hate (but especially love) these picks. Alabama Arkansas JJ Watt was responsible for more than a third of the Cardinals total sacks in 2022 and used that opportunity to retire on a high note. The best cornerback available is Smith, who is a high caliber prospect and an easy choice for the Vikings to make. 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. White is one of the best pure running backs in the 2022 NFL draft. What would a mock draft be without a curveball? In his second mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Bucky Brooks has the Raiders taking a quarterback to replace the jettisoned Derek Carr. He may eventually end up going early on Day 2, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see him slip into the first round. There's a strong . 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. 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. One of Poles' offseason obstacles will be trying to acquire. 3, the Packers need to break the 20-year drought of not taking a wideout in the first round. Chicago coach Matt Eberflus, who previously ran the Colts defense, might see his new version of DeForest Buckner. Pittsburgh could use a dynamic WR1 and both Jordan Addison and Jaxon Smith-Njigba are available but the Steelers style is to wait until Day 2 or 3 and pick up a future Pro Bowler anyway. The 300-pound tackle/end is big enough to occupy multiple blockers but fast and strong enough to shoot gaps and blow up plays before they can get started. Smith has offensive tackle upside, which makes his value even higher. and the former Oklahoma signal-caller just finished up an MVP-caliber season in 2022. Tradeable picks in the Mock Draft Machine. NFL Mock Draft Simulator. Do a mock draft of your own by using TDNs, Browns 7-Round Mock Draft 2023: NFL Combine Risers. Does Tennessee have the coaching staff to do the same for Richardson? Let's take a look at who they might be interested in taking. Then they can draft Skoronski to keep him upright. Georgia led all college teams in the 2022 NFL Draft with five first-round picks. Its not a sexy pick, but its one that would have an immediate impact for a contending team. Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports (Feb. 22) Pick: Bears trade down from 1 to 4 with Colts and take Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson Comment: Anderson gives me serious Khalil Mack vibes, which makes this perfect for the Bears, particularly after trading back. T Ugly loss for the #Bears. Ohio State We know how unpredictable negotiations can be with those second deals for this position. Detroit ranked ninth in pressure rate but just 18th in sacks last season. I used TDNs industry-leading, to conduct this exercise. Sign up to receive all the latest news and annoucements. s stock has been all over the place in recent weeks. Jr 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. Panthers trade their 2023 first round pick (ninth overall) and 2023 second round pick (39th overall). Whether it's Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Love or the QB behind Door No. Jr The 2022 NFL regular season is over, so for 18 of the league's 32 teams, it's officially draft season. 39). 2 pick in the draft. Plus, the Detroit Lions nab a quarterback. But, sometimes, you just have to trust the tape. Johnson has started at both right guard and left tackle at Ohio State, giving up only two sacks in two seasons as a first teamer (both came last year at tackle). Instead, Mike Tomlin gets a new toy for his offensive line and caps off a mini-run of blockers by selecting Georgias Jones. Thats precisely what the Ravens need. 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. Bears mock draft: Poles trades down, still lands Anderson. 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. Addison would make an instant impact and help Lamar Jackson use whats primed to be a franchise tag season to his benefit in search of a massive long-term contract. If we look at the wide receiver group, the additions of Byron Pringle and Equanimeous St. Brown are not home run signings. Jr All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Hey, you can't say this mock draft isn't realistic. After a surprising start to the 2021 season, the Chicago Bears have started to sputter against better teams. He's been that good for Alabama, dragging that team to victory just about every week. Theres been some first-round buzz on him, but I think that was a bit rich. Obviously that will change as the final month of the season plays out, but whatever, were doing this now. Browns 7-Round Mock Draft 2023: NFL Combine Risers, Tradeable picks in the Mock Draft Machine. Wilson is a consistent mauler capable of lining up at end or kicking inside to shoot gaps in order to exploit weakness. Round 5 (No. It was before the Bears had the 48th overall pick. March 3, 2023 6:30 am CT. 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. That said, I don't think they'll move down beyond the range of one of the top defensive players. Hes got Aaron Donald/Chris Jones potential, and its no coincidence those two have won Super Bowls in each of the past two Februarys. / 315 lbs. And ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. thinks t here's a real chance the Bulldogs accomplish said . Players like Smith are true wild cards. He also plays with a physicality and intensity that Bears coaches will love. Jordan Love, who could be taking over QB1 duties this fall depending on the result of Rodgers latest descent into madness). Looking at who they have had meetings with at the Senior Bowl, the Combine and at Halas Hall, my assumption is they will look to add a receiver later in the draft rather than with one of their second-round picks. This seems as good a place as any to make another calculated risk and hope Smith-Njigba can be the missing piece to truly unlock Seattles offensive potential. With that in mind, heres an updated seven-round Bears mock draft as we inch closer to the 2022 NFL Draft kicking off. And in this projection, we get a second-round quarterback run, with Malik Willis, Desmond Ridder and Matt Corral all coming off the board. The Combine and Pro Days will help shape scouts opinions of players on whom theyve studied hours upon hours of game tape. Remember: There are only 31 picks in the first round of this mock draft because the Dolphins were stripped of their first-round pick due to tampering. 6'4" But the All-American is cat quick, lines up at all points along the front, can push the pocket and gets exceptional penetration and is especially effective at swallowing running backs. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Draft Network. 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. With that in mind, heres an updated seven-round Bears mock draft as we inch closer to the 2022 NFL Draft kicking off. The Bears were in desperate need of a corner opposite Jaylon Johnson last season. While concerns about his coverage skills linger, theres no doubt hes a projectable defensive back with the room to grow into an absolute star something a rebuilding Tampa Bay team needs badly. / 232 lbs. 6'4" R2 Treylon Burks WR | Arkansas R2 Kingsley Enagbare EDGE | South Carolina R3 Nicholas Petit-Frere OT | Ohio State View Mock doesnt project as a cant-miss starter, but he will bring to the roster a tough guys mentality who isnt afraid to lower his shoulder and deliver a hit. pic.twitter . He's a sure tackler, can blitz off the edge, and is solid in coverage, and if Nick Saban trusts him, that's all you need to know about his NFL prospects. MORE: Why the Chicago Bears Are Expected To Roll With Justin Fields in 2023. 1 target for a 10-win team in 2022 behind 70 catches, 890 yards and eight touchdowns last fall. Round 2, Pick 39: Kyler Gordon, CB, Washington. NFL DRAFT ANALYST JOSH EDWARDS: Edwards swung a deal with the Bears to move up to No. / 310 lbs. 6'0" The Chicago Bears don't have any picks in the opening round of the 2022 NFL draft. His improvement throughout 2022 sets the stage for even more growth as a pro, giving LA a pair of Pro Bowl caliber bookends to keep Justin Herberts jersey clean over the next decade. No one else in the class can match his pure playmaking abilities. 6'3" Do the Eagles NEED him? 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. Poles keeps preaching sustained success. And with their first pick, he has the New Orleans Saints selecting Clemson . Check out the full first-round projection, 1-31. The Bears further bolster their defensive line with an intriguing prospect. The Cardinals could use a running back along with James Conner. 2 Dec 7, 2022 Bears mock draft roundup 2.0: draft picks, prospects, analysis Dec 7, 2022 Click here to follow the Under Center Podcast. 18, No. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. 150 overall): Zamir White, RB, Georgia. The UGA star is an upper crust athlete with blazing speed and good size (6-foot-2) for the position. Bears mock draft: Poles picks Will Anderson at No. He ranks 10th with 17 TFLs this year. I especially wont be surprised if he values Zamir White as a player he cant pass up at this point in the draft. / 175 lbs. The Chicago Bears kick things off by sliding back and gleaning a kings ransom from quarterback hungry team(s). So lets use this time to look ahead to next years draft. 6'5" Purdue's George Karlaftis went at the end of Round 1 a year ago, and USC's Drake Jackson went a round later; both players were high-upside prospects who exceeded expectations as rookies. Or as some of us have named it, the underwear Olympics. Ravens trade their 2023 first round pick (22nd overall), 2023 fourth round pick (projected to be 124th) and 2024 fourth round pick. By Jacob Infante. Sr He has a 10:1 touchdown:interception ratio and more than 900 passing yards in only two (two!) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Lions grab Anthony Richardson early in first round; Colts trade up to No. Ian Cummings, Pro Football Network (Feb. 21) Pick: Bears trade down from 1 to 4 with Colts and take Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson Comment: The Bears are in an enviable spot with the No. if you love or hate (but especially love) these picks. Is he the kind of prospect who can challenge to start right away? 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. Keith Sanchez, Draft Network (Feb. 20) Pick: Bears trade down from 1 to 7 with Raiders and take Ohio State offensive tackle Paris Johnson Comment: Chicago trades back in this NFL mock draft and decides to help Fields with OL Paris Johnson Jr. Johnson has experience playing multiple positions and should be an immediate plug-and-play starter to help give Fields more protection. 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. We heard Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O'Connell speak . The 6-foot-4, 235-pounder was the rare freshman to start on Nick Saban's defense, but Anderson proved his special ability with a superb 2020 season. Thanks to a long list of key free agents on both sides of the ball, and a daunting . 2 Dec 7, 2022 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Jalen Carter tracks for Bears at No. 7 overall pickto the New York Giants in. Hes an extremely raw but incredibly talented offensive lineman who profiles more as an interior player right now. His expanded route tree clears a path to add Hyatt, a Tennessee burner who averaged 18.9 yards per catch while hauling in 15 touchdowns last season. 1 overall pick ), while the Bears move to No. 24. Heres my best guess at what a post-Mack trade Bears mock draft could look like: So, this pick remains the same. The Chicago Bears don't figure to be too busy during the 2022 NFL Draft. / 232 lbs. 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. Jr 1 of 31. Carter's production makes him the best defensive player on Georgia's back-to-back national title teams that were loaded with NFL talent, leading the way with 66 pressures and 15.5 tackles for loss the last two seasons. 6'8" Rather than sweat out a potential run on offensive linemen, the Chargers get proactive here and the Patriots get to embrace the Belichick Way and trade down in the first round. Enter White. The Bears need to add more depth and competition to their interior line spots, and Ingram presents the kind of value in the third round that fills that void. Part of the appeal of a trade back in this situation is that it would put the Patriots in position to draft a receiver who could make an instant impact while acquiring bonus draft assets. 83, and a 2024 first and fourth -- it's similar to what the Bears gave up to go from No. Don't be surprised if he makes his way into Round 1. 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. Please check your email for a confirmation. With that being said, this will be the sixth installment of the three-round mock draft Thursday, where I will lay out different . By sending edge rusher Khalil Mack to the Chargers, Poles got the Bears an extra. 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. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Alabama's Will Anderson is distancing himself as the best overall prospect in . Youve now completed your Big Board, but if you want to save it youll need to become a TDN Premium member. Despite the activity from the Bears front office, the team will enter the 2022 NFL draft with needs at wide receiver, offensive line, cornerback and many more positions. That left C.J. His aggressiveness is going to lead to some frustrating penalties as a rookie, but putting in the work can grind down those rough edges and produce a gem. For this mock draft, I used The Draft Network's mock draft simulator. He has major injury red flags after tearing both of his ACLs during his time at Georgia. In case you missed it, I recently posted a seven-roundChicago Bears 2022 mock drafthere on TDN. In his first three-round mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Chad Reuter gives the New England Patriots a dynamic wide receiver in Round 2. Burks is the perfect pick for Chicago in this years draft. Things are about to get confusing at Halas Hall, because the Bears now have two players named Jaylon Jones at cornerback. 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. Texans give up No. 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. Teams with strong offensive line coaches will view Smith as one of this years biggest sleepers and might reach on him in the latter stages of the first round. They are missing their first rounder after trading it to move up to acquire Fields last year. Shakir reminds me a lot of Buffalo Bills star Stefon Diggs. MORE: NFL Mock Draft 2023, 2-round edition No. Carter fell to No. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. Hes also been steadily rising throughout the pre-draft process and could work his way into the top five come April. Also, Chicago will likely take advantage of the . Houston will have its work cut out surrounding him with the talent hell need to thrive, but a boatload of cap space suggests the Texans will be able to rebuild, at least partially, this spring. Is this too early for Porter? The Patriots have needs at wide receiver, but instead look first to bolster the offensive line. Marcus Davenport is a free agent now, but general manager Mickey Loomis can restart the cycle by drafting Van Ness. / 275 lbs. 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. That said, NFL teams love how he projects to the next level, but he'll be a controversial talking point in the coming months.