Jr 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). He has a 10:1 touchdown:interception ratio and more than 900 passing yards in only two (two!) Hes a big cornerback at 6-foot-2 who also brings lightning fast speed to the table and could make an immediate Tariq Woolen-like impact for a Lions defense that ranked 23rd against the pass in 2022. Jordan Love, who could be taking over QB1 duties this fall depending on the result of Rodgers latest descent into madness). Round 2, Pick No. But given the results of 2023 Engram may realize his value is maximized in Jacksonville and the Jaguars may not want to match an overpay on Taylors potential leading to Harrison at No. 1. Bears coach Matt Eberflus has talked about the importance of having a stud three-technique in his defense, and Carter is a game-wrecker from the interior. Hes the size-speed blend that the Bears lack at wide receiver, and hes the after-the-catch wizard Chicago hasnt had in many, many years. Then they can draft Skoronski to keep him upright. 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. Soph Probably not. Let's take a look at who they might be interested in taking. He was third in the SEC with seven sacks while also recording 10.5 tackles for a loss and 52 tackles. 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. / 335 lbs. Only one Falcon had more than four sacks last season, so it wont take much for him to impress. 6'3" This mock draft represents, in my estimation, the floor for Carter in the aftermath of this major news. Seven-round 2022 NFL mock draft, Round 2: Bears select WR Treylon Burks with first of two picks Published: Apr 22, 2022 at 11:44 AM Chad Reuter Draft Analyst Round 1 Round 2 Round 3. 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. Andersons headline is the 17.5 sacks recorded in 2021, but hes more than just an edge rusher. 1 target for a 10-win team in 2022 behind 70 catches, 890 yards and eight touchdowns last fall. 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. Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (Feb. 21) Pick: Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson Comment: 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. PFF's Trevor Sikkema recently released his . Anderson was phenomenal in 2021, recording 101 tackles, 17.5 sacks and three passes defended. 6'4" Check out the full first-round projection, 1-31. Theres almost no way he cant fill major holes with quality prospects. He also plays with a physicality and intensity that Bears coaches will love. Offensive tackle was a big hole for the Jets in 2022 and they hope to get a bigger contribution from this pick than they did from Mekhi Becton, whom they selected in the first round in 2020. . NFL mock draft 2023:Chicago Bears have leverage, compelling options with first pick. Jones has three interceptions and one fumble recovery to his name over three seasons at A&M. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Branchs value lies in his versatility. Carter, at best, would be the thunder to Jacksons lightning. Jerry Jones loves himself a high profile running back and can get a Lone Star State dynamo in Robinson, who ran for more than 3,400 yards and more than 6.3 yards per carry in three years as a Longhorn. Hes an extremely raw but incredibly talented offensive lineman who profiles more as an interior player right now. At least, he proves on tape that hes athletic enough to profile as a quality starting guard in the NFL. / 201 lbs. Replacing him isnt the teams top priority, but Washington now has Eric Bieniemy at offensive coordinator and if theres one guy who understands the value of a dynamic pass catching tight end, its him. 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. With that in mind, heres an updated seven-round Bears mock draft as we inch closer to the 2022 NFL Draft kicking off. Which three teams does she have drafting WRs? / 205 lbs. 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. Green Bay is liable to lose Adrian Amos to free agency and could use reinforcements in an NFC North ripe with Pro Bowl wideouts and tight ends. Goodrich didnt do exceptionally well at the NFL Scouting Combine, and he has limited experience as a starter at Clemson. Good news: The Saints got a much-needed first-round pick in the Sean Payton deal. Click here to follow the Under Center Podcast. 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. 27 overall, Buffalo opts for an offensive lineman. No, but this offense, which was unstoppable for most of the season, would be even better in '23 with him in the backfield. The only knock on Johnston is his high drop rate. ), as well as a daily recap show onCBS Sports HQ. By sending edge rusher Khalil Mack to the Chargers, Poles got the Bears an extra. 1 overall. 4, 36 and 80 this year in addition to first- and second-round picks next year. Really deep. 39 overall): Treylon Burks, WR, Alabama. And he did it with none of the playmakers that made life so much easier for Tua Tagovailoa and Mac Jones in previous years. In his second mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Daniel Jeremiah sees Tyree Wilson -- not Will Anderson Jr. -- as the first edge rusher off the board. This week, for fun, we had two teams trading up for franchise passers. 8; the Falcons get No. The 2023 NFL Draft is over a month away, but mock drafts are flooding the internet before the real thing takes place. / 310 lbs. The agreed upon price, the No. Ringo could be an immediate replacement in a defense thats likely to see plenty of turnover besides Dean. But this is the NFL draft, and crazy things like this happen all the time. Here's how all seven. 1 pick in the draft. Make sure to check out all of our other NFL Team Mock Drafts. With Round 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft in the books, Lance Zierlein projects how Rounds 2 and 3 will play out on Friday night. Jr In Jacksonville, he could replace Evan Engram, if the team is unable to re-sign him after a career year. 57 and No. Snag a General Admission ticket for access to activities in the Dr Pepper Patio, the Miller Lite Midway, the Verizon Mezzanine and on the field, or upgrade to a Club Reserved ticket for a guaranteed seat in the United Club with live analysis and programming on the Draft Party main stage. We'll see if Jones ultimately find his way into the first round, but it's hard to overlook just how dominant he was in one day of practice at the Senior Bowl. In case you missed it, I recently posted a seven-roundChicago Bears 2022 mock drafthere on TDN. He rushed for 1,359 yards and seven touchdowns in 2022 for UCLA, averaging 7.0 yards. Jr What would you do differently in your own Bears mock draft? Young may have pushed the cornerback need down the teams list of must-haves, but it didnt eliminate it. With Round 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft in the books, Lance Zierlein projects how Rounds 2 and 3 will play out on Friday night. / 220 lbs. 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. 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. Soph Foskey, a second-team All-American and team captain in 2022, totaled 20.5 sacks in his final two seasons (25 games) with the Fighting Irish. DeMeco Ryans may advocate for a defender here, but theres no great fit at No. With the NFL draft fast approaching, here's our updated seven-round Bears mock draft. 4 and stockpile picks. 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. 2022 Chicago Bears Mock Draft: Pearson's Vol. 6'2" Whether or not the Colts are a playoff team is questionable, but the only man whose opinion matters here is Irsays, and hes nothing if not confident. T Ugly loss for the #Bears. Sr 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. 6'0" In some of those trade scenarios, they may still have the chance to draft Carter or Alabama's Will Anderson Jr. Watching him in person against TCU in the College Football Playoff National Championship game, it was mind-blowing to see his fluidity as he smoothly moved Horned Frogs offensive linemen out of the way with ease. He won't test as well as some of the other, more athletic TEs in this class, but he does everything well. He's been that good for Alabama, dragging that team to victory just about every week. South Carolina Jr In that spirit, the Pack eschew Michael Mayer or Jordan Addison in order to select a safety who has been rising up draft boards in recent weeks. If the Bears exit the 2022 NFL Draft with a wide receiver depth chart of Mooney, Burks, Byron Pringle, Shakir, and Equanimeous St. Brown, its safe to say the fan base will be thrilled. The more you watch of Wilson, the more you love his game. Smith has offensive tackle upside, which makes his value even higher. The Bears badly need a difference maker for their defensive line and have to replace Robert Quinn and Khalil Mack. 6'0" Plus, two prolific offenses add a running back. / 188 lbs. and the former Oklahoma signal-caller just finished up an MVP-caliber season in 2022. Levis is a prototypical NFL quarterback whose efficiency improved after a breakthrough 2021 even as his Wildcats struggled. 5 with the pick gleaned from dealing broken Russ Wilson and are coming off an unexpected (by most) playoff appearance. 12 overall in trade package in latest Draft Wire 3-round mock. Pass rusher should most certainly be under consideration. The first offensive lineman off the board is Skoronski, a versatile blocker capable of filling multiple positions who can be a ready made 2023 starter at tackle or someone who kicks inside in a pinch to bring technical, crisp protection to the guard position. which armed the Steelers with the Chicago Bears No. Texans give up No. Branch isn't the first name you hear about when the conversation turns to Alabama's defense, but maybe he should be. Hayden Hurst had his moments but was ultimately inconsistent and is now a free agent. Lets summarize. For this mock draft, I used The Draft Network's mock draft simulator. Its especially true when a player underwhelms at the NFL Scouting Combine the way Burks did in February. You can check out our first version here, and the second here. The Jets can use free agency to lock down a viable starting quarterback. February 28, 2023 11:13 pm ET. Tony Pollard is a pending free agent and dealing with a broken leg. Whether it's Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Love or the QB behind Door No. Team owner Jim Irsay has been effusive and very public with his praise of Stroud. With their eighth loss in a row, the Bears are sure to have one of the first picks of Round 1 come April. Bears general manager Ryan Poles and his scouting staff ran through their own mock drafts, even simulating trades to do everything they can to prepare for this week a critical opportunity. 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. Bears Draft Prospects To Target at 2023 NFL Combine. Bears Mock Draft: Final Edition for BearDigest Consequences if Bears Don't Trade Down Too often in this 2022 mock draft, version 6.0 for BearDigest, players are unavailable who the.
