The 2022 NFL draft wrapped last week, but it’s never too early to start thinking about next year’s draft. For the Chicago Bears, they’ll have a first-round selection for the first time during general manager Ryan Poles’ tenure.
This year, Poles focused on a major weakness in the secondary with the selections of cornerback Kyler Gordon and safety Jaquan Brisker with Chicago’s pair of second-round picks. Could the Bears target defense with their top pick again?
In The Athletic‘s way-too-early 2023 mock draft, the Bears find their three-technique of the future in Georgia rising star Jalen Carter with the sixth overall pick.
