10 potential targets for the Bears at No. 9 in NFL draft

The Bears could go several ways at No. 9 in the NFL draft, depending on how the board falls.

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 Carolina Panthers’ No. 9 pick — 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 are some other options that we can’t necessarily rule out at this point.

With that in mind, here are 10 potential targets for the Bears at ninth overall: