
The Chicago Bears now hold the No. 9 pick in the 2023 NFL draft after trading the top overall selection to the Carolina Panthers last week.
When Chicago held that No. 1 pick, there was plenty of speculation that the Bears would select former Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter with that top selection. Already having one-time Georgia quarterback Justin Fields on the roster, Carter was a player that made sense for the Bears if they could not find a trade partner.