The Chicago Bears are back at it this week following a much-needed bye, hopefully allowing the players to rest up and heal from injuries. We'll preview their looming rematch with the Detroit Lions in the coming days, but how about another mock draft for now? Yes, it is sadly tradition at this point for Bears fans to be looking ahead to the NFL Draft by December. But it's a bit spicier this year. Thanks to the Carolina Panthers' ongoing ineptitude, Chicago once again holds the first overall pick; their own pick is currently sitting at fifth overall. A franchise can kick its rebuild into overdrive by making two selections in the top five of a loaded draft class. And if you can trade one of those picks? Even better.
North Carolina
UCLA
Oregon
West Virginia
Utah