It’s finally here. The 2023 NFL Draft begins Thursday. The weeks and months of guessing what will happen are over. It’s time to sit back, relax and watch the chaos unfold. The Bears and general manager Ryan Poles hold the No. 9 overall pick. There’s any number of directions they might go. The first round feels unpredictable this year. Shaw Local Chicago Bears beat writer Sean Hammond took a crack at it anyway. This is his third mock draft. Read his first one here. His second one is available here.
Alabama
Texas Tech
Georgia
Texas
Kentucky
Iowa
USC
Maryland
Clemson
Wisconsin
Arkansas
Utah
TCU
Florida
Illinois
Northwestern
Oregon
Notre Dame
Penn State
Tennessee
Boston College
Mississippi State
Pittsburgh
Kansas State