The Chicago Bears finished the 2022 season with the worst record in the league. But they also landed the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.
General manager Ryan Poles has an important decision to make with the selection. But, naturally, the expectation is Chicago will explore trading back with a team willing to pay handsomely to move up to first overall and land the quarterback of their choosing, be it Alabama’s Bryce Young, Ohio State’s CJ Stroud or Kentucky’s Will Levis.
There should be no shortage of trade partners for the top spot, as evidenced in the latest round of mock drafts. But if the Bears stay put at No. 1, it’s a tossup between Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter or Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson Jr.
We’ve rounded up the latest 2023 NFL mock drafts ahead of the Super Bowl, where Chicago finds an enticing trade offer or stays put at No. 1 for a generational talent on defense.