Complete 7-round Bears 2023 mock Draft: Christmas Edition
There have been many ups and downs in the 2022 Chicago Bears season. There are many other reasons to be happy than Justin Fields. These include the performances by Jaquan Brsker, Jack Sanborn and Kyler Gordon, as well as the reemergence or resurgence of veterans like Eddie Jackson.
However, at 3-12, Bears have secured the No. The Bears will have the No. 2 pick at the 2023 NFL Draft. Chicago currently has eight picks in the 2023 NFL draft (and they’re projected to have an additional compensatory selection, via Tankathon).
We are now in the holiday season so we have put together our mock Christmas list of players that we hope Poles Klaus brings to us in this 2023 offseason.
Round 1, Pick 2 – DE Will Anderson Jr.
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This is an easy selection. The Bears will keep the No. Will Anderson should begin looking for homes near Halas Hall if the Bears keep the No. 2. The Alabama product is a pass rusher who could make a significant impact on a defense.
Round 2, Pick 57: RB Zach Charbonnet, UCLA
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Zach Charbonnet, the Bears’ running back, can immediately take over for David Montgomery. The UCLA running back is a strong runner, with 3,346 yards rushing, 39 touchdowns and 5.9 yards per run. He can also break tackles like Montgomery. Charbonnet even managed to catch from the backfield with 75 receptions totalling 589 yards over his career.
Round 3, Pick 66: iOL Andrew Vorhees, USC
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Andrew Vorhees is a good choice in the third round as Cody Whitehair age and the Bears struggle to find depth at the interior. The USC lineman, who is a fifth-year starter, has previously played left tackle and left guard.
At 6-foot-6, 326 pounds with 32 3/8″ arms, he’s a tweener – he has the size of a tackle but the arm length of a guard. His athleticism, power and versatility make him a valuable addition to Chicago’s left-guard team.
Round 4, Pick 104: DL Tyler Davis, Clemson
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The 3-technique is the motor of Matt Eberflus’ defense. But the Bears will need to find a player who can make an impact on the interior defensive line. Tyler Davis of Clemson could be the answer. He was a rising star as a freshman with 6.5 sacks in 15 games and 10.5 tackles to loss. However, injuries have curtailed his output since then.
He played in the second most games (11), and his production was back with 4.5 and 8.5 tackles. If he can stay healthy, he’s a future NFL starter and possibly Pro Bowler.
Round 4, Pick No. 134: Ole Miss, WR Jonathan Mingo
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At 6-foot-2, 225 pounds, Jonathan Mingo’s body type will remind many of other Ole Miss wide receivers like A.J. Brown. He’s stocky with a very muscular frame. The SEC receiver can play outdoors and in the slots. He uses his size and strength against defenders to gain yards in midfield.
Mingo’s physicality makes it easy to play the ball. Mingo can also generate yards after the catch (15.6 yards per catch in his career) and has improved each year at Ole Miss.
Round 5, Pick 138 WR Dontay Demus Maryland
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Dontay Delmus, another large-bodied wide receiver, stands 6’3″ and is 215lbs. Before his injury, the Maryland wide receiver led the Big Ten in receiving in 2021. He is a typical size and could be a red zone option to Justin Fields.
Round 5, Pick 153: LB Jeremy Banks, Tennessee
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Chicago’s linebacker position is very limited. Jeremy Banks fits Matt Eberflus’ criteria. The Tennessee linebacker can cover both sides and is quick.
Like most athletic linebackers, he’s on the smaller end (6’1, 223) – but he’s been productive in his five years at Tennessee. Banks amassed 219 tackles. He also had 5.5 sacks and three interceptions.
Round 7, Pick 220: Louisville DL Jermayne Lole
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Chicago must improve its middle. After allowing 144 yards of rushing and one of the most stout rushing defenses in NFL history, Chicago must get stronger. Jermayne Lole, at 6’1″ and 305lbs, can run for the one-technique or three-technique.
The large-body interior lineman with big arms is explosive from his first step. He can also play in a 4-3, 2-gap style system and does a fantastic job collapsing pockets on pass plays.
*Round 7, Pick 259: LB Mikel Jones, Syracuse
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Again, the Bears need help at linebacker, and Jones is another undersized (6’1, 220) but fast outside linebacker that Eberflus tends to look for in his schemes. Jones was a Freshman All American in 2019, and was named Team Captain and First All-ACC Team in 2021. The Syracuse linebacker is an all-around ball magnet. Jones has 298 tackles, 4 forced fumbles, and 4 interceptions during four years living in upstate New York.
Jones and the projected compensatory selection give a linebacker group that is already depleted more depth.
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