What would you do differently in your own Bears mock draft? 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. Ringo could be an immediate replacement in a defense thats likely to see plenty of turnover besides Dean. Addison would look great in Foxborough, but Flowers is an appealing consolation prize whose consistency and ability to create space would be a boon for a team that stands to lose Jakobi Meyers (and Nelson Agholor) in free agency this spring. Check out the full first-round projection, 1-31. The best cornerback available is Smith, who is a high caliber prospect and an easy choice for the Vikings to make. Hes also been steadily rising throughout the pre-draft process and could work his way into the top five come April. Stroud might be that guy! Mar 3, 2023, 7:04am PST. 17 in the first round of CBS latest mock draft. This is what we would do with the picks after the board shook out while doing a full 7-round, 32-team mock draft. He ranks 10th with 17 TFLs this year. Khalil Herbert was a day-three steal last year, but every team needs multiple running backs to succeed. Is he the kind of prospect who can challenge to start right away? 1 overall selection and the Bears get Nos. Maryland teammate and fellow CB Jakorian Bennett got much of the buzz in the fall, but Banks put together the type of season that will land you in the top-50 conversation. No one else in the class can match his pure playmaking abilities. 6'5" Or as some of us have named it, the underwear Olympics. Trade 1: Saints receive second-round pick (No. This would be a bold move, but if Tampa stays at No. Andersons headline is the 17.5 sacks recorded in 2021, but hes more than just an edge rusher. Ojulari, whose brother played at Georgia and plays for the Giants, had a solid campaign for the Tigers, and he has many of the same explosive qualities that made his brother so hard to block for the Bulldogs. Carter is a versatile monster who can line up in multiple positions on the defensive line and breed havoc from each. And if thats the case? Chicago coach Matt Eberflus, who previously ran the Colts defense, might see his new version of DeForest Buckner. Part of that strategy has to include contingencies and replacements for star players who get injured or leave via free agency. 34 overall pick . But who else could move up the draft board this spring? The Patriots have needs at wide receiver, but instead look first to bolster the offensive line. That said, NFL teams love how he projects to the next level, but he'll be a controversial talking point in the coming months. 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. He has major injury red flags after tearing both of his ACLs during his time at Georgia. 35), 2024 first-round pick, 2024 second-round pick. Sign up to receive all the latest news and annoucements. Yes, his footwork needs some fine-tuning but his huge frame, long arms and enormous wingspan more than make up for what he lacks in quickness. That said, I don't think they'll move down beyond the range of one of the top defensive players. There are some bread crumbs for us to follow when we do this. 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. But this is the NFL draft, and crazy things like this happen all the time. Ohio State / 180 lbs. This would be a home run. Plus, the Cowboys and Chiefs each add an explosive wide receiver. Indianapolis Colts Bryce Young, QB, Alabama . Soph Sr 1 pick trade compensation It's a bit easier to figure what the Bears might get for the No. And ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. thinks t here's a real chance the Bulldogs accomplish said . Put another way: There are worse things than adding a Saquon Barkley-type talent to this offense. 71 overall): Khalil Shakir, WR, Boise State. Georgia Tech Colts get: 2023 first-round pick (No. Im not one of those people. Robinson is special, and while he is probably one of the best players in this class, he could still be around late in Round 1 because he's a running back. Khalil Shakirs NFL Draft stock may have peaked a little too soon. Well, well, well. 15 Best Free Agent Acquisitions of All-Time. 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. Check out the full first-round projection, 1-31. Let me know on Twitter (@BryanPerezNFL) if you love or hate (but especially love) these picks. Thanks to a long list of key free agents on both sides of the ball, and a daunting . Even better, hes a maestro with the ball after the catch and thats the kind of drive-padding yards after catch Mac Jones could desperately use in 2023. Instead, Mike Tomlin gets a new toy for his offensive line and caps off a mini-run of blockers by selecting Georgias Jones. Rashod Bateman is a useful receiver but injuries have limited him to only nine starts in two seasons as a pro. Both Matt Eberflus and Ryan Poles value versatility in their players, and they get that in Adebawore, who played both defensive end and defensive tackle for the Wildcats over his college career. 6'5" The Chicago Bears kick things off by sliding back and gleaning a kings ransom from quarterback hungry team(s). Shakir reminds me a lot of Buffalo Bills star Stefon Diggs. 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. Full 7-round Bears mock draft 5.0: Getting ready for the NFL draft Free Agency NFL Draft. Will that be early or late though? No, but this offense, which was unstoppable for most of the season, would be even better in '23 with him in the backfield. 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. He's been that good for Alabama, dragging that team to victory just about every week. Bears mock draft: Poles trades down, still lands Anderson. Penn State The Bears added a quality nickel cornerback in former Baltimore Raven Tavon Young, and veteran tight end Ryan Griffin was inked to provide depth behind Cole Kmet. In his first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Lance Zierlein projects the Buccaneers and Raiders to begin new eras at quarterback. 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. 2023 PFN Consensus Big Board. We must also follow the free agency moves to see exactly what positions the team may be focusing on in free agency versus the NFL Draft. He rushed for 1,359 yards and seven touchdowns in 2022 for UCLA, averaging 7.0 yards. A trade-down makes sense if Chicago receives quality offers for QB-needy teams, but going too far down puts them at risk of missing out on Carter and/or Will Anderson Jr. Garrett Podell, CBS Sports (Feb. 21) Pick: Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter Comment: The Bears need help at a number of positions across the board, so why not go get the top prospect in the draft? Burks is the perfect pick for Chicago in this years draft. Here's how all seven. 2023 NFL Mock Draft - Round 1. 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. Assuming their confidence in Fields is legitimate, they can easily trade down, stay in the top four, acquire extra draft capital, and still pick a blue-chip defensive prospect like Will Anderson Jr. Nate Davis, USA Today (Feb. 21) Pick: Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter Comment: A plethora of options here, and GM Ryan Poles has numerous needs to address. 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. Carter, at best, would be the thunder to Jacksons lightning. 2 pick Georgia led all college teams in the 2022 NFL Draft with five first-round picks. Bears trade their second overall pick (acquired from the Texans) and 2024 fourth round pick. 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. Wright had Day 3 grades coming into the 2022 season and was dominant for the Vols, and he capped that off with a strong Senior Bowl week. Mock drafts need to come in February, January at the. Skoronski is solid and consistent, which are two of the best things you can say about an offensive lineman. 186 overall): Amari Carter, SAF, Miami. 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. Witherspoons college production flashed Sauce Gardner levels of talent a cover corner who tracks routes like he has insider info and gets to the ball to utterly shut down opponents. Colts trade their 2023 first round pick (fourth overall) and 2024 first round pick. Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles is taking advantage of some free-agent bargains with less than three weeks to go until the 2022 NFL Draft. Bears Mock Draft 2022 Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles is taking advantage of some free-agent bargains with less than three weeks to go until the 2022 NFL Draft. Flowers broke through in 2022 by showcasing an increased ability to bring down catches in traffic. 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. Round 5 (No. 6'4" 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. Jr 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.