Chicago Bears wide receiver Chase Claypool suggested his team should select Georgia defensive star Nolan Smith if the team decides not to trade the first overall pick in next month’s 2023 NFL Draft.
One of the leading narratives of the NFL offseason has surrounded what the Bears might do with the coveted first overall selection. They have reportedly pondered picking a quarterback and trading Justin Fields, as well as trading back for a haul for a team in need of a young signal-caller.
The NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis saw a strong showing from the quarterback class with Alabama’s Bryce Young, Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud, Kentucky’s Will Levis and Anthony Richardson of Florida all receiving rave reviews either from the workouts or interview process. It has meant Chicago are sat in a perfect position to reap the benefits in terms of compensation as they seem to be leaning towards moving forwards with Fields, a first round pick in the 2021 draft.
