The Chicago Bears selected Oregon linebacker Noah Sewell with the 148th overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. This is the final pick Chicago landed from the Baltimore Ravens in the trade of Roquan Smith.
Sewell, a three-year starter at Oregon, has the potential to be a steal for the Bears. He’s a high-motor, hard-hitting linebacker, who will provide solid depth on this Bears defense.
Last season, Sewell totaled 55 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, three pass breakups and one interception in 12 games.
The Bears overhauled their linebacker group this offseason with the additions of Tremaine Edmunds and T.J. Edwards in free agency. Now, Sewell joins that group that also includes last year’s undrafted rookie standout, Jack Sanborn.
Another Sewell in the NFC North 😏
Let's get it, @B1essah! pic.twitter.com/wMOBNow8mV
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) April 29, 2023
Here’s what NFL Network’s Lance Zierlein had to say about Sewell:
Inside ‘backer possessing throwback demeanor as a physical but limited prospect. Sewell has good power to take on blocks and muddy the middle, but his lack of pursuit speed and change-of-direction quickness prevent him from consistently making the stop. He needs to become more anticipatory and read play development more effectively, as he’s missing the tools necessary to overcome missteps.
Noah is the brother of Lions offensive lineman Penei Sewell. There are now two sets of brothers split between the Bears and Lions, also including Equanimeous and Amon-Ra St. Brown.
