2023 NFL Mock Draft: Bears faced with big decision at No. 1 overall; three QBs taken in top five

2023 NFL Mock Draft: Bears faced with big decision at No. 1 overall; three QBs taken in top five

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Alabama

• Jr

• 6’4″

/ 243 lbs

Projected Team

Chicago

PROSPECT RNK

1st

POSITION RNK

1st

The Bears finished dead last in sack production this season. They need a difference-maker off the edge and Anderson certainly fills that void.

Alabama

• Jr

• 6’0″

/ 194 lbs

Projected Team

Houston

PROSPECT RNK

2nd

POSITION RNK

1st

Houston finds a leader for its program in Young. Young is a diminutive signal-caller who has the ever important “it” factor. He willed Alabama to victories even when it was not living up to the standard.

Georgia

• Jr

• 6’3″

/ 300 lbs

Projected Team

Arizona

PROSPECT RNK

3rd

POSITION RNK

1st

The shortest path to the quarterback is from the interior defensive line. There are multiple ways to generate pressure and the Cardinals should be able to apply more over the ball with Carter next season.

Kentucky

• Sr

• 6’3″

/ 232 lbs

Projected Team

Indianapolis

PROSPECT RNK

6th

POSITION RNK

3rd

Indianapolis is faced with a decision between C.J. Stroud and Levis. When you explore the physical skill sets that the Colts have started since general manager Chris Ballard has arrived, it has been more of the big pocket passers. Will a new head coach prefer a different style?

Ohio State

• Jr

• 6’3″

/ 218 lbs

Projected Team

Seattle

PROSPECT RNK
POSITION RNK

Geno Smith may have earned a spot on the roster next season but it is still difficult to envision the Seahawks bypassing a chance to take a potential franchise quarterback only to extend a playoff window with a 32-year-old quarterback that has predominantly been a journeyman to this point in his career.

Clemson

• Jr

• 6’5″

/ 275 lbs

Projected Team

Detroit

PROSPECT RNK

5th

POSITION RNK

2nd

Murphy is the best player on the board in my opinion and the gap between the next tier of talent is noticeable. Edge rusher may not be the franchise’s biggest need but the roster does not exclude the position from consideration.

Northwestern

• Jr

• 6’4″

/ 315 lbs

Projected Team

Las Vegas

PROSPECT RNK

7th

POSITION RNK

1st

The Derek Carr era appears to be over in Las Vegas. Will the Raiders reach for a talent like Anthony Richardson at No. 7 overall? In this scenario, they choose to upgrade protection and build before plugging in the quarterback.

Texas Tech

• Sr

• 6’6″

/ 275 lbs

Projected Team

Atlanta

PROSPECT RNK

18th

POSITION RNK

3rd

Arnold Ebiketie is an intriguing young player who is still developing into a three-down player. Wilson gives them significant length and juice opposite him. Wilson is still a work in progress as well but there may not be another available player with a higher ceiling.

Florida

• Soph

• 6’4″

/ 232 lbs

Projected Team

Carolina

PROSPECT RNK

19th

POSITION RNK

4th

Carolina comes across as desperate to land a viable long-term quarterback option. Richardson has a very high ceiling but there are going to be some growing pains on the elevator ride up.

Texas

• Jr

• 6’0″

/ 220 lbs

Projected Team

Philadelphia

PROSPECT RNK

16th

POSITION RNK

2nd

Positional value aside, Robinson is one of the most gifted talents in the entire draft class. Few blue-chip talents are left and Philadelphia plucks one off the board to replace Miles Sanders at the end of his contract.

TCU

• Jr

• 6’4″

/ 215 lbs

Projected Team

Tennessee

PROSPECT RNK

23rd

POSITION RNK

2nd

Tennessee adds Johnston to the receiving room to pair with Treylon Burks. It seems as though Ryan Tannehill is trending toward being the starting quarterback again next season without a viable replacement on the horizon.

Clemson

• Soph

• 6’5″

/ 305 lbs

Projected Team

Houston

PROSPECT RNK

34th

POSITION RNK

4th

Bresee was the No. 1 overall recruit coming out of high school. He has been through significant adversity in his life but those moments are there to overcome and grow. When looking for a player who has natural talent to nurture in the middle stage of the first round, Bresee is on the short list.

Georgia

• Soph

• 6’4″

/ 310 lbs

Projected Team

N.Y. Jets

PROSPECT RNK

21st

POSITION RNK

3rd

Clemson linebacker Trenton Simpson and Alabama safety Brian Branch are a couple players who New York would probably love to have with this pick, but the Jets could be in a position to replace both starting offensive tackles this offseason. If they feel as though Max Mitchell is someone who can be relied upon at right tackle, then the door creaks open for the Jets to select one of those aforementioned defenders.

Clemson

• Jr

• 6’3″

/ 240 lbs

Projected Team

New England

PROSPECT RNK

38th

POSITION RNK

1st

Bill Belichick adds a linebacker capable of playing sideline to sideline, in addition to clouding pass lanes.

USC

• Jr

• 6’0″

/ 175 lbs

Projected Team

Green Bay

PROSPECT RNK

22nd

POSITION RNK

1st

Georgia tight end Darnell Washington has been a personal favorite in this spot for a few weeks. The Packers obviously have an affinity for Bulldogs after taking two in the first round a year ago. Addison would be a good complement to the vertical threat that is Christian Watson.

Penn State

• Jr

• 6’2″

/ 194 lbs

Projected Team

Washington

PROSPECT RNK

30th

POSITION RNK

5th

Washington plays a good mixture of man and zone coverage so Porter is a better option for its defense than some of the other options.

Ohio State

• Jr

• 6’6″

/ 310 lbs

Projected Team

Pittsburgh

PROSPECT RNK

17th

POSITION RNK

2nd

Pittsburgh’s offensive line has shown improvement throughout this season but Johnson is a more sustainable option at left tackle to block for Najee Harris and protect Kenny Pickett.

Oregon

• Soph

• 6’2″

/ 201 lbs

Projected Team

Detroit

PROSPECT RNK

24th

POSITION RNK

4th

Detroit adds length along the boundary as the Lions build out a rotation on the back end with Jeff Okudah and Jerry Jacobs. The NFC North franchise plays the third-most man coverage in the league.

Alabama

• Jr

• 6’0″

/ 193 lbs

Projected Team

Tampa Bay

PROSPECT RNK

13th

POSITION RNK

3rd

Tampa Bay drafts an extension of Nick Saban on the football field to get younger and cheaper in the secondary. Branch is a versatile, productive player who often finds himself around the football.

Notre Dame

• Jr

• 6’4″

/ 265 lbs

Projected Team

Seattle

PROSPECT RNK

8th

POSITION RNK

1st

Mayer gives Seattle more size and another outlet for C.J. Stroud.

Georgia

• Jr

• 6’7″

/ 270 lbs

Projected Team

Jacksonville

PROSPECT RNK

27th

POSITION RNK

2nd

Jacksonville adds another pass-catching outlet for Trevor Lawrence. Washington is also able to make an impact in the run game.

Illinois

• Jr

• 6’0″

/ 180 lbs

Projected Team

N.Y. Giants

PROSPECT RNK

35th

POSITION RNK

7th

New York adds an intelligent cornerback to play in Wink Martindale’s system. The Giants have overachieved this season but they need more talent to take the next step.

South Carolina

• Jr

• 6’0″

/ 188 lbs

Projected Team

Baltimore

PROSPECT RNK

12th

POSITION RNK

2nd

Marcus Peters is scheduled to hit free agency after the season so Baltimore brings in a potential replacement.

Tennessee

• Jr

• 6’0″

/ 185 lbs

Los Angeles adds speed in the form of Hyatt to stretch opposing defenses and open up the field for Mike Williams, Keenan Allen and Austin Ekeler.

Georgia

• Soph

• 6’2″

/ 210 lbs

Projected Team

Dallas

PROSPECT RNK

10th

POSITION RNK

1st

Some teams may view Ringo as a safety at the next level but he should test well in Indianapolis.

Georgia

• Sr

• 6’3″

/ 235 lbs

Projected Team

Cincinnati

PROSPECT RNK

39th

POSITION RNK

7th

Smith gives Cincinnati some juice off the edge to pair with Trey Hendrickson and Sam Hubbard.

Ohio State

• Jr

• 6’1″

/ 200 lbs

Projected Team

Minnesota

PROSPECT RNK

25th

POSITION RNK

3rd

Minnesota adds Smith-Njigba to pair with Justin Jefferson. Adam Thielen finished top 50 in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns, so there is plenty left in the tank, but Smith-Njigba gives the Vikings a big-time No. 3 who can develop into that secondary role when Thielen moves on.

Texas A&M

• Jr

• 6’3″

/ 195 lbs

Projected Team

Denver

PROSPECT RNK

14th

POSITION RNK

1st

Johnson joins a Denver secondary that already has Patrick Surtain II and Justin Simmons. The new Broncos head coach has a lot to work with on arrival.

Florida

• Jr

• 6’5″

/ 347 lbs

Projected Team

Buffalo

PROSPECT RNK

9th

POSITION RNK

1st

Buffalo adds to its offensive line to protect Josh Allen.

Alabama

• Jr

• 5’11”

/ 200 lbs

Projected Team

Kansas City

PROSPECT RNK

15th

POSITION RNK

1st

Kansas City adds another dynamic weapon on the offensive side of the ball. Gibbs is a fantastic pass catcher who will keep defenses on their toes.

Kansas State

• Jr

• 6’4″

/ 255 lbs

Projected Team

Philadelphia

PROSPECT RNK

36th

POSITION RNK

6th

Philadelphia’s defensive front is aging so it is imperative to keep adding pieces and have a plan moving forward.



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