After trading the No. 1 pick, the Chicago Bears are still in a good position heading into the 2023 NFL draft.
The Bears have the ninth overall pick from the Carolina Panthers — along with three additional selections over the next three years and wide receiver DJ Moore — which gives general manager Ryan Poles an opportunity to bolster the roster.
While Chicago is sitting on the edge of the top 10, there are still a number of top prospects who could very well be on the board when the No. 9 pick rolls around. The trenches figure to be a focal point for the Bears in the draft, but there could be other options that could warrant that No. 9 pick.
With that in mind, here are the most realistic options for the Bears at ninth overall: