Can the Chicago Bears become contenders in 2024?
In their latest mock draft, ESPN’s Jordan Reid has the Chicago Bears surrounding presumptive top overall pick, Caleb Williams with tons of talent, in hopes of surging into the playoff picture heading into the 2024 season.
Chicago Bears Projected Draft Selections
Round 1, Pick 1: Caleb Williams, QB, USC
“The presumed No. 1 pick, Williams would enter a favorable situation for a rookie QB. The Chicago Bears have a solid pass-catching trio in DJ Moore, Cole Kmet and Keenan Allen, and the offensive line has two reliable tackles in Darnell Wright and Braxton Jones. Williams displays all the traits you want in a franchise quarterback, and he truly excels outside of structure — he had a 31-to-4 touchdown-to-interception ratio outside the pocket over three years in college. Easy pick.”
Round 1, Pick 9: Dallas Turner, EDGE, Alabama
“Considering the Bears have four total picks, trading back for more draft capital is certainly a possibility. However, defensive end hasn’t really been addressed by GM Ryan Poles, outside of last season’s trade for Montez Sweat, and Chicago had 30 sacks in 2023, second fewest in the NFL. Turner is explosive in getting to the QB. After a 10-sack final season at Alabama, he’d join Sweat to form a really good edge rush.”
Round 3, Pick 75: Jalen McMillan, WR, Washington
“The third of four picks for Chicago could be used to get QB Caleb Williams another pass-catcher. McMillan is a speedy downfield target who could generate explosive plays and complement top receivers DJ Moore and Keenan Allen.”
ESPN’s mock draft has the Bears rounding out their 2024 draft by selecting Penn State center, Hunter Nourzad with the 122nd pick.
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