The Bears’ 2023 season has come to an end, meaning it’s time for the offseason. That means one thing in particular: mock drafts! Chicago officially holds both the No. 1 and No. 9 picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, with their trade with the Panthers last year netting them the top overall selection in this year’s class. Of course, there’s a chance trades affect where they end up picking, but for the time being, there’s now a sense of official clarity surrounding the picks’ slotting that hasn’t been there before. I’ll operate these pre-free agency mock drafts under assumptions that certain positions are filled with free agent signings. In this case, I’m assuming that a new center and edge rusher are added, as well as a wide receiver who could battle for a WR3 role.
USC
Washington
Clemson
Utah
Notre Dame
Rice
Marshall
South Dakota