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1 thing to know about each Bears 2023 draft pick

Get to know each member of the 2023 Bears draft class.

The dust has settled on the Chicago Bears 2023 draft class and the players selected are gearing up to get started in the rookie mini camp. The Bears and general manager Ryan Poles drafted 10 players last weekend who will hopefully help the franchise turn the corner and become relevant again sooner rather than later.

The picks were as follows:

  • Tackle Darnell Wright (first round, pick No. 10)
  • Defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. (second round, pick No. 53)
  • Cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (second round, pick No. 56)
  • Defensive tackle Zacch Pickens (third round, pick No. 64)
  • Running back Roschon Johnson (fourth round, pick No. 115)
  • Wide receiver Tyler Scott (fourth round, pick No. 133)
  • Linebacker Noah Sewell (fifth round, pick No. 148)
  • Cornerback Terell Smith (fifth round, pick No. 165)
  • Defensive tackle Travis Bell (seventh round, pick No. 218)
  • Safety Kendall Williamson (seventh round, pick No. 258)

Some players like Wright have been discussed at nauseum leading up to the draft. Other players like Smith and Bell, however, could be relatively unknown to the casual fan. Here is one thing to know about each Bears draft pick.

Winners and losers following the Bears 2023 draft

Who got a boost from the Bears draft class and who could lose their spot? Here are our winners and losers following the Bears 2023 draft.

The dust is finally starting to settle after the 2023 NFL Draft and the Chicago Bears have 10 new players they selected over the course of three days who will hopefully become key contributors as early as this upcoming season. General manager Ryan Poles sought to fill key position groups on the team, specifically offensive and defensive line and he followed through. The picks were as follows:

  • Tackle Darnell Wright (first round, pick No. 10)
  • Defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. (second round, pick No. 53)
  • Cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (second round, pick No. 56)
  • Defensive tackle Zacch Pickens (third round, pick No. 64)
  • Running back Roschon Johnson (fourth round, pick No. 115)
  • Wide receiver Tyler Scott (fourth round, pick No. 133)
  • Linebacker Noah Sewell (fifth round, pick No. 148)
  • Cornerback Terell Smith (fifth round, pick No. 165)
  • Defensive tackle Travis Bell (seventh round, pick No. 218)
  • Safety Kendall Williamson (seventh round, pick No. 258)

Of course it’s way too early to judge how any of these players will pan out, no matter how high or low they were selected. But we can begin looking at the veterans on the roster and how this draft class affects them. Here are the winners and losers now that the 2023 Bears draft class is set.

4 things to know about new Bears RB Roschon Johnson

From his high character to quarterback skills, here are a few things to know about Bears running back Roschon Johnson.

The Chicago Bears opened up Day 3 of the NFL Draft by adding a legitimate offensive weapon to the mix. Texas Running back Roschon Johnson was drafted by the Bears with the No. 115 pick in the fourth round. The Bears initially held the top spot of the day at No. 103 but traded down 12 spots with the New Orleans Saints, picking up pick No. 165 in the fifth round as well.

Johnson comes to the Bears after backing up star running back Bijan Robinson, but is an effective player in his own right. He’s a punishing runner who can break tackles and should compete for touches almost immediately  on offense with the likes of Khalil Herbert and D’Onta Foreman.

Here are a few things to know about the newest Bears running back.

5 things to know about new Bears DT Gervon Dexter Sr.

From beating out Jalen Carter as a recruit to his impressive tackle totals, here are five things to know about Gervon Dexter Sr.

After focusing on the offensive line in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears moved to the defensive line on Day 2. Their first pick of the day was defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. out of Florida with the No. 53 overall pick.

Dexter has the ideal size and talent for a defensive tackle, standing at 6-foot-6 and 310 pounds, but has work to do when it comes to his technique. He’s still raw at just 21 years old and should benefit from working with the Bears coaching staff. He could see meaningful playing time sooner rather than later, though. The Bears are still thin at the interior of their defensive line with Justin Jones and Andrew Billings likely entering the season as starters. It’s only a matter of time before he becomes a key part of the rotation.

Dexter is the first big swing at improving the defensive line that Poles has taken in the draft since he became general manager. Here are five things to know about the new Bear.

Twitter reacts to the Bears’ selection of DT Gervon Dexter Sr.

The Bears went defensive line with the No. 53 pick, selecting Gervon Dexter Sr. out of Florida. Here is how Twitter reacted to the news.

The Chicago Bears fortified the offensive line with their first pick of the 2023 NFL Draft. Now they did the same on the defensive line with their second pick. The Bears selected defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. out of Florida with the No. 53 overall pick.

Dexter has the ideal size and talent for a defensive tackle, standing at 6-foot-6 and 310 pounds, but needs work on his technique coming off the line. He’ll have his opportunity to get meaningful reps on a defensive line that has Justin Jones and Andrew Billings as the top options but could use some refining before that happens.

Regardless, the Bears needed help on the interior of the defensive line and got it with Dexter. Here is how Twitter is reacted to the selection.

Darnell Wright Bears jersey: How to buy No. 10 draft pick’s jersey

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With the No. 10 pick in the 2023 NFL draft, the Chicago Bears selected Darnell Wright.

Wright, an offensive lineman out of Tennessee, will look to help the Bears improve on last season’s 3-14  record.

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With great expectations comes great responsibility, and now it’s time for you to support your team’s newest star. Check out Wright’s new NFL jersey:

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The NFL is expected to release the 2023-24 schedule in May, but we know that Bears fans can look forward to the first matchup of the season, whoever the foe is. It will be the first outing for the next era of Bear football.

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