2023 NFL Draft No. After drafting Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright in the first round Thursday, the Bears spent all three of their Day 2 picks on defense, choosing tackles Gervon Dexter Sr. and Zacch Pickens and cornerback Tyrique Stevenson. The Bearsreceived one extra pick in this years NFL draft on Thursday when the league announced which teams earned compensatory picks. General manager Ryan Poles decided to stay put in the second round until the Bears got on the clock at No. Chicago Bears. The Bears kicked off the pre-draft season with a splash, trading the No. Tennessee offensive lineman Darnell Wright. The Philadelphia Eagles used the No. Chicago still possesses their early-Round 3 selection, as well as the very first pick on Day 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft. Wright was the second offensive lineman taken after Paris Johnson Jr. went to Arizona. didnt get as much limelight due to playing behind the drafts top running back Bijan Robinson, but he will fit in well in Chicago. Hes got a good arsenal of moves. In pass protection, hes solid when not asked to deal with speed rushers on an island. Check out the best highlights that contributed to a stellar college career for Oregon's Noah Sewell. The Bears on Friday moved up to No. The first round of the draft begins on Apr. Scott averaged 44.6 yards per TD catch in college. To close out the 2023 NFL Draft, the Bears have two seventh-round selections. Then come check out our full Chicago Bears draft grades. Chicago acquired a 2024 first round pick, a 2025 second round pick and wide receiver D.J. Jarrett Bailey, Breakdown: Scott is an absolute speedster (4.32 40-yard dash) who will present a vertical threat for quarterback Justin Fields. Click here to follow the Under Center Podcast. The Chicago Bears traded down from the No. Now at No. Chicago Bears' last five top draft picks: AFC East: Bills | Dolphins | Jets | Patriots, AFC North: Bengals | Browns | Ravens | Steelers, AFC South: Colts | Jaguars | Texans | Titans, AFC West: Broncos | Chargers | Chiefs | Raiders, NFC East: Commanders | Cowboys | Eagles | Giants, NFC North: Bears | Lions | Packers | Vikings, NFC South: Buccaneers | Falcons | Panthers | Saints, NFC West: 49ers | Cardinals | Rams | Seahawks. 39 overall): Kyler Gordon, CB, Washington, 2021 (No. Bears pick Darnell Wright with 10th pick in 2023 NFL Draft. Last year he didnt have one because the Bears sent the 2022 first rounder to the Giants in the move up to select Justin Fields. 27. 9 pick to select Carter. Hell become a dominant interior player if he buys into HITS and the Bears system. It was an unexpected gift in the final week of the 2022 season when the Houston Texans shockingly beat the Indianapolis Colts in the final game of the campaign. His ability in pass protection is what stood out most to the Bears. Chicago Bears 2023 NFL Draft picks by round Round 1, Pick 10 (from Philadelphia):Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee. 10, if hes there, Originally awarded the No. Want to see how the Bears graded out during the 2023 NFL Draft? The Bears originally had two Round 6 picks after earning one in the Khalil Mack trade. 64 Zacch Pickens, DL, South Carolina, Round 4: No. This could be a great pick if Dexter can take a jump. The Bears are now set up with nine picks in the 2023 NFL Draft thanks to their trades with the Eagles and Ravens. Butterfingers https://t.co/FwyYgjruWM. While the majority of his snaps (65%) came lined up as an middle linebacker, Sewell also had 500 career snaps at outside linebacker and over 100 as a slot cornerback. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. He can really take the top off, Bears area scout Ryan Cavanaugh said. Good pick. 1 [trait], but I like to stress how I get open as well, Scott said. 133 (from Eagles, Robert Quinn trade), Round 5, No. 53, despite five pass-rushers coming off the board on Friday. Consistency and effort will need to sustain. program. 11 overall): Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State, 2020 (No. See photos of all the new Bears rookies selected in the 2023 NFL Draft. The 2023 NFL draft is upon us, and Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles has started building his second rookie draft class. 21, others say the Chargers have the No. 10 selection after trading down one spot Thursday night. Johnson runs hard, and possesses a good balance of power and elusiveness. Smith has plenty of upside and could prove to be a late-round steal for Chicago. They have two first-round picks thanks to their trade with Carolina for the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Speed is my No. 2nd round, 53rd overall: Florida DL Gervon Dexter Sr. Bears select DT Gervon Dexter Sr. in second round, Gervon Dexter Sr. gets the call from Poles, Eberflus, Dexter Sr., Stevenson & Pickens Press Conferences. Here's a draft tracker for the entirety of the Chicago Bears 2023 NFL draft. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. He is a physical press-man corner prospect. But there were better linemen to choose from here, like Peter Skoronski. Now hes used the teams first-round pick to help with the protection up front. People laugh at me because Ive been a Bears fan since 1972. CHICAGO -- The 2023 NFL draft concluded in downtown Kansas City, Missouri on Saturday, capping off all 259 picks. Publications from PFF to ESPN, and even our very own Josh Schrock predicted Wright to the Bears over the past month. But Chicago dealt that pick to add an extra seventh-rounder in 2022 and later traded their own Round 6 pick for Dolphins WR Jakeem Grant. Round 2, No. . 1 overall pick trade. Hes the younger brother of Lions offensive lineman Penei Sewell, so they will face off twice a season. Below are the Bears' 2023 draft choices with round and overall selection listed: The Bears obtained the No. Scott also brings special team experience as a gunner on punt returns. The 2023 NFL draft is upon us, and Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles has started building his second rookie draft class. For now. Their sixth round pick belongs to the Dolphins due 2021s Jakeem Grant trade. 1 pick. Not only is he a high-motor player, but hes willing to be physical and come up to stop the run. List of Bears' picks in 2023 NFL Draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago. The Bears dont have their own second round pick since they sent it to Pittsburgh in exchange for Chase Claypool part way through last season. 9 overall, theres a lower chance that Anderson and Carter will be available although a draft-day slide could bring Carter to that point. Check back to this page for updates as the draft continues through Saturday. Dexter generated 12 pressures out of the three-technique position over the last two seasons, along with six run stops, both of which were among the fifth-most in the SEC during that span. The other is a supplemental pick, given to the Bears because the number of compensatory picks awarded across the league (30) was less than the number of teams. Round 2, Pick 53 (from Baltimore):Gervon Dexter, DL, Florida. In return, they received the ninth overall selection, an additional second-rounder (61st overall), a 2024 first, a 2025 second, and wide receiver DJ Moore. Chicago aimed for an upgrade at outside corner and found a player who could contend to start opposite Jaylon Johnson. 3 overall pick Will Anderson Jr. in the Vols' upset of Alabama. Bears he 2023 NFL Draft is underway and the Chicago Bears made their first pick on Thursday night, Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright. The Bears head into Day 2 of 133), the Bears grabbed another weapon for Fields in Cincinnati wide receiver Tyler Scott, who was Dane Bruglers 48th overall prospect and seventh-ranked receiver. T The Bears had the chance to draft Jalen Carter at No. What he hasnt shown on-ball production (4 career interceptions) is something the Bears believe he can make up with his over 6-foot, 204-pound frame and traits that make him a fit in a variety of schemes. Round 4, Pick 133: WR Tyler Scott, Cincinnati, Round 5, Pick 148: LB Noah Sewell, Oregon, Round 5, Pick 165: CB Terell Smith, Minnesota, Round 7, Pick 218: DT Travis Bell, Kennesaw State, Round 7, Pick 258: S Kendall Williamson, Stanford, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, Round 4, Picks 115 (from NO), 133 (from PHI), Round 5, Pick 148 (from NE via BAL), 165 (from NO). Draft tracker, Round 2 (53, from Ravens) Gervon Dexter Sr., DT, Florida:Reinforcements on the way for a Chicago defense that allowed the most points in the NFL in 2022. 10 (from NO through PHI) Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee Round 2: No. It will be the second-to-last pick in the draft. His matchup against Charlie Jones on the 2022 Purdue tape was a great example of what he does well and where he still needs to improve. Defenders will often try to drive linemen straight into the mesh point of the RPO to make it easier to stick with the ball. 1 pick odds Heres where the top 25 college football prospects stand heading into the 2022 college football season, according to our partner, PointsBet: Bryce Young (Alabama, QB) +200 C.J. The Bears lost their original second-rounder in a trade for Steelers WR Chase Claypool but got a Round 2 pick and a Round 5 pick back after dealing Roquan Smith to Baltimore, as well as an additional Round 2 pick in the trade with Carolina. The Bears went strictly defense to wrap up the draft, selecting Oregon linebacker Noah Sewell and Minnesota cornerback Terell Smith in the fifth round and Kennesaw State defensive tackle Travis Bell and Stanford safety Kendall Williamson in the seventh round. I think he surprises us with route running and quickness and just everything about him. Scott was a running back in high school before converting to wide receiver, which the Bears believe aids his vision and run after-the-catch ability. That moves them down to No. Analysis: Dexter could have snuck into the first round, given the good parts of his film. Hicks appeared in 15 games as a rookie and played 213 snaps on special teams. 1 overall pick in this years draft, Click here for the entire 2023 NFL Draft order. Four of those picks rest within the first three rounds, while six more reside on Day 3 two in Round 4, two in Round 5, and two final selections in Round 7. He was also productive as a pass rusher for the Ducks with an 18% pressure rate over the past two seasons (11th out of 1,100 FBS players with at least 150 pass rushes). Thats where Dexter could be penciled in as an early starter after the lack of production Chicago got from its interior pass rush in 2022, and he can play a multitude of positions from nose tackle to five-technique. 149 (from Ravens, Roquan Smith trade). The 2023 NFL draft is off and running, with the Bears staying in the action by trading down one spot to No. Here's the Bears' picks, selections and grades for the 2023 NFL Draft. WebChicago Bears future incoming and outgoing draft picks. Pickens played his senior season at 305 pounds, but he dropped down to 291 pounds by the combine where he ran a 4.89 40-yard dash (sixth fastest among defensive tackles). Justin Jones, who manned the three-technique spot last season, finished with three sacks, tied for the most by any Bears defensive lineman. Chicago swapped places with Philadelphia and still filled its top need on offense with right tackle Darnell Wright. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. They used the 115th pick to select Texas running back Roschon Johnson, who was Bijan Robinsons backup in Austin. Getting pass-rush help will undoubtedly aid the back end of the defense, as could Stevenson, who allowed a 17 QBR as the primary defender in coverage over the last two seasons, which ranked 11th among all Power 5 players with a minimum of 500 plays in coverage. Copyright 2019-2023. Bears draft Darnell Wright: They pass on Jalen Carter for new starting right tackle, Bears draft Gervon Dexter Sr.: Gator fills a big need at 3-technique, Bears draft Tyrique Stevenson: Miami cornerback boosts Chicagos secondary, Bears draft Zacch Pickens: Overhaul of the interior D-line continues in a big way. A two-year starter at Florida, Dexter was primarily a three-technique defensive tackle in co-defensive coordinator Sean Spencers four-man front, lining up everywhere from nose tackle to head up over the tackle. The need he fills: Wright was a right tackle for most of his career at Tennessee but has ample experience at left tackle and right guard. Overall, Scott is a work in progress in a few coachable areas, but high-end speed and short-area suddenness allow him to consistently create his own separation. Williamson, a five-year starter for the Cardinal, finished third on the team with 50 tackles in 2022 and won the Tommy Vardell Award in 2021, an award given annually to the junior or senior Stanford player who best epitomizes excellence in both academics and athletics. Justin Fields took strides in his first year under the regime of Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus. The Bears' defense allowed 9.7 yards per target to wide receivers in 2022, which was a half-yard worse than any other defense in the league. You must be logged in to leave a comment. 258 overall. Brugler wrote that Johnson was a vocal leader and beloved in the Texas program. Good fit for Halas Hall. Last season, he allowed 0.7 yards per coverage snap in zone compared to 1.5 yards per coverage snap in man coverage. Here is a full list of the Bears' picks in the 2023 NFL Draft. ESPN's FPI (Football Power Index) indicates the Bears have an overwhelmingly large chance of securing a pick in the top ten draft selections (99.1 Ojulari, who many expect could come off the board around the end of the first round, or beginning of the second round. One is their original pick at the very top of the round. The Bears need to improve the leagues worst pass rush and protect quarterback Justin Fields, who was sacked an NFL-high 55 times in 2022. The lack of tread on Johnson after five starts in 47 games at Texas points to his potential in Chicago. The Bears sent the 61st overall pick and a fifth-round pick (No. The Chicago Bears traded the No. Johnson creates a lot of yards by breaking tackles and averaged 3.96 yards after contact per rush on 93 carries last season. My take: The Bears prioritized their interior pass rush on Day 2 by drafting two versatile linemen. PFF draft expert Mike Renner believes Wright could be a great fit just because of how defenses try to attack Justin Fields and the Bears RPO attack. Last year he didnt have one because the Bears sent the 2022 first rounder to the Giants in the move up to select Justin Fields. Moore, a first round pick next year, as well as a second round pick this year (No. 56. They also need to draft a C which is the clear weak link on an OL that otherwise looks to be dramatically improved. My take: Bell is the first Kennesaw State player drafted into the NFL. The Bears have the following 10 picks in the draft: Round 1-9 (from Panthers) Round 2-53 (from Ravens) Round 2-61 (from Panthers) Round 3-64 Round 4-103 Round 4-133 (from Eagles) Round 5-136 Round 5-148 (from Ravens) Round 7-218 Round 7-258 (supplemental selection) The Bears had the chance to draft Jalen Carter at No. 1 up on the board anymore may initially hurt Bears fans, they should take solace in what they're seeing Scott averaged 44.6 yards per touchdown catch in college, according to The Athletics Dane Brugler, and he has all of the makings of a big-play threat in this Bears offense. As things stand, the Bears have eight picks to work with, but that could change at any point between now and when the Bears are officially on the clock on Apr. Big play threat. 9 in the Pro Football Network, LLC. Here is a 2023 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the Chicago Bears: Round 1 (No. My take: Scotts top-end speed (4.44 40-yard dash) began as a Junior Olympic sprinter in the 400-meter dash and is a big part of his physical makeup. Other than a midseason eruption, the team struggled to put points on the board last season, and oftentimes it felt like Fields was the only man on the field making plays. When youve got somebody with those physical skill sets, they dont have to be perfect and they can still be right, Bears co-director of players personnel Trey Koziol said. 10 overall, from Saints through Eagles) Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee:He can play left tackle or right, where he really shined in 2022 including shutting down No. 9 in the 2023 NFL Draft. Wright met with the Bears at the combine, at his pro day, on a top-30 visit and hosted a private workout with the tackle at Tennessee, where he got an introduction to working with Bears O-line coach Chris Morgan. The Bears kicked off the pre-draft season with a splash, trading the No. Below are all the 2023 NFL Mock Draft selections for the Bears from Walt's and Charlie's 2023 NFL Mock Draft, a summary from the WalterFootball.com 2023 Mock NFL Draft Builder, as well as Bears's Draft History. Justin Fields is the headliner, but the Bears have gotten tougher and stronger in the lines this week. Ties to the team: The Bears got their first up-close look at Wright during the Senior Bowl, where the Tennessee tackle played for offensive coordinator Luke Getsys American Squad. Smith played five seasons for the Golden Gophers, producing 109 tackles and four interceptions. Unbelievable work ethic. 1 pick, but obviously thats just the start. 61) and another second in 2025. 10 for a fourth-round pick in 2024. 61 to select Miami (Fla.) cornerback Tyrique Stevenson at No. While he is susceptible to inside-rush moves, he reaches his landmarks and stays square as a pass blocker, relying on his length, punch and stout anchor to stalemate rushers. Though he has promising ball skills, he doesnt have desired size or play strength for the position, which limits his catch radius at times. He kicked my ass, if were being honest, Wright said of Morgan. Diante Lee. This is the second move Chicago made to improve the offensive line this offseason. He was a popular pick for the Bears in many mock drafts, too. Keep coming back here throughout the draft for analysis and grades for each Bears pick. Hes on the smaller side for someone who could fit best as a backup nose tackle (6-foot, 310 pounds) but collected 24.5 tackles for loss and 11 sacks in 54 career games. Click here to follow the Under Center Podcast. More picks to go, too. That adds an element that I think we can utilize on our defense.. The Bears were awarded an extra seventh round pick, No. The Bears traded the No. Compensatory picks, or comp picks, are awarded at the ends of rounds three through seven. 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However, he lacked the same energy and on-field impact as a junior and wasnt the teams leading tackler in any game in 2022 (had six games of 10-plus tackles in 2021 compared with zero in 2022). My take: Smith lost his starting role multiple times over his five seasons with the Gophers but won it back as a senior and set career highs in tackles for loss (4.5), sacks (2) and interceptions (2). He neutralized Will Anderson, who was the first defensive player taken off the board this year, and B.J. Chicagos run defense was the second-worst in the NFL and will improve immediately with Dexter in the middle. The most glaring needs are on the offensive and defensive lines. The Bears arent projected to be awarded any compensatory picks, but since its still up in the air for the entire league, we havent listed specific numbers for the picks in rounds four through seven. The Bears landed four draft picks and wide receiver DJ Moore from the Carolina Panthers in exchange for the No. The speed, the length, all that stuff is critical in the sense that they can run down field with speed wide receivers, they can come up and support the run, they can get their hands on guys at the line of scrimmage. Nearly 60% of Smiths career coverage snaps came in zone coverage. 1 overall pick and moved to No. You can also follow ChicagoBears.com's Draft Central throughout the draft. After playing the STAR nickel position at Georgia (against his wishes), he transferred closer to home to play cornerback and combined for 14 passes defended and three interceptions in two seasons. Stroud (Ohio State, QB) +210 Will Anderson (Alabama, EDGE) +300 Paris Johnson (Ohio State, OT) +1100 Tyler Van Dyke Bobby Douglas. The Bears sat at 3-4 last season before losing 10 straight games to close the season with the worst record in the NFL (3-14). Round 1: No. My take: Williamson has the ideal size and length for a safety (6-foot, 203 pounds) and is the third DB the Bears selected this draft. Diante Lee. Kevin Fishbains analysis: Bears draft Zacch Pickens: Overhaul of the interior D-line continues in a big way. This means hes likely playing right tackle. The 2023 NFL Draft is underway and the Chicago Bears made their first pick on Thursday night, Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright. Follow along with Bears Wires draft tracker, where well have player information and analysis of each selection. 39, where he picked Kyler Gordon. I would force any new coach to take a QB every year in the draft until you find one. At 5-9 and 177 pounds, he doesnt have ideal size, build or length, Dane Brugler wrote, but he has above-eye hand-eye coordination as a pass catcher and able to climb the ladder. He also has special teams value, having played 200 snaps as a gunner on punt coverage with six tackles from 2021-22. The Chicago Bears entered the 2023 NFL Draft with 10 picks over the three-day draft. With the 10th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles selected Darnell Wright, offensive lineman from Tennessee. He has good athletic testing numbers in the 40-yard dash and with his vertical and broad jumps, and he had 24 1/2 tackles for loss and 11 sacks in his college career. Chicago Bears 2023 NFL Draft picks: Round 1: No. 10. The Bears continue to load up on defensive tackles, adding Kennesaw States Travis Bell in the seventh round. With the second-to-last pick in the draft, the Bears selected Stanford safety Kendall Williamson in the seventh round at No. Hes a bit lighter (291 pounds) than youd expect for a defensive tackle with his height and arm length, but his get-off and initial hand fighting have been effective for defeating blocks. Justin's going to like throwing to him deep. Dexter was the only Power Five defensive tackle with at least 35 total tackles and an interception last season. Key stat: Stevenson said he has no problem playing off, zone or man coverage and talked with the Bears about all three during his top-30 visit. 53 (from BAL) Gervon Dexter Sr., DT, He adds immediate value as a gunner on special teams and has Tyler Lockett upside as a starting NFL receiver. 6-0-11 3rd in NFC North. The Bears kicked off the pre-draft season with a splash, trading the No. 10 overall, from Saints through Eagles) Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee: 10 to draft Tennessee offensive tackle, Darnell Wright, in the first round.. 9 in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Bears had the league's fewest sacks (20) in 2022 but apparently more focused on buttressing what was also the NFC's worst run defense (157.3 yards per game allowed). 10 for a fourth-round pick in 2024. Click here for the entire 2023 NFL Draft order and keep reading to see who the Bears will take in the 2023 NFL Draft. After giving up football to focus on basketball in middle school, he returned to the sport as a junior in high school and has shown incremental improvements over the last five years. Pickens played 96% of his defensive snaps as either a defensive tackle or nose tackle during his college career and notched 11.5 tackles for loss over the last two seasons when lined up as a defensive tackle. As part of that trade, the Bears also received WR D.J. No. After moving to the offensive line as a sophomore in high school, he fell short of expectations during his first three years in Knoxville. Now hes used the teams first-round pick to help with the protection up front. Originally awarded the No. Chicago acquired a 2024 first round pick, a 2025 second round pick and wide receiver D.J. He has high potential if he can become more consistent in his technique. 1 overall pick and moved to No. Here are the picks the Bears have in the 2023 draft: Round 1 Round 2 (from Ravens) Round 3 Round 4 Round 4 (from Eagles) Round 5 Round 5 (from Ravens) He limited opposing quarterbacks to a 2.5 QB in 107 snaps playing press-man coverage over the last two seasons, which was the best mark among FBS defenders with at least 50 press-man snaps. A four-year starter at Tennessee, Wright lined up at right tackle in head coach Josh Heupels up-tempo, spread offense. 61 and No. The picks are awarded to teams who lost more impactful players in free agency than they gained in free agency in the previous offseason. The Bears then traded up from No. Its pretty high. Learn how your comment data is processed. Judging a draft, the days of the draft, is 100% fools folly. tackle as a senior (didnt allow a sack in 2022 and quieted Will Anderson on the Alabama tape). Sewell projects as a rookie backup who can become a valuable role player off-the-ball on early downs and rushing off the edge on passing downs, Dane Brugler wrote in The Beast. 2023 Chicago Bears draft picks Apr 27, 2023 at 08:30 AM Perry Knotts/AP This page will be continuously updated throughout the 2023 NFL Draft with all of the Darnell Wright, Gervon Dexter Sr., Tyrique Stevenson, Zacch Pickens, Roschon Johnson, Tyler Scott, Noah Sewell, Terell Smith, Travis Bell and Kendall Williamson. All of his 14 touchdowns at Cincinnati went for 20-plus yards. The Bears on Saturday traded back in the fourth round, sending the 103rd pick to New Orleans in exchange for the Saints' fourth-rounder (No.

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