The Chicago Bears traded the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL draft to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for two first-rounders, two second-rounders and wide receiver DJ Moore.
While Chicago isn’t in the top spot anymore, they’re in a prime position at ninth overall to land an impact player to help bolster the roster.
In the latest round of NFL mock drafts, there’s a consensus that the Bears will likely target an offensive tackle at ninth overall — unless Jalen Carter falls to them. It makes sense considering how free agency panned out, where the defensive line and offensive line remain the biggest position needs heading into the draft.
We’ve rounded up the latest 2023 NFL mock drafts, where most experts believe the Bears are targeting an offensive tackle at No. 9.