Chicago Bears 2023 Mock Draft: 7-round mock features TWO trades in 1st round

According to Bears Twitter, the best-case scenario for Chicago in the 2023 NFL Draft would be to trade back with the Houston Texans at No. 2 overall, then trade back again with the Indianapolis Colts, resulting in the Bears having the fourth overall pick. Is this realistic? It's never been done before, but we gave it a shot in this mock draft.

In the two trades, the Bears gained two second-round picks, a seventh, and a second-round pick in 2024. Let’s see how those picks can build a competitive franchise around Justin Fields.

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Round 1 (via IND): Will Anderson Jr. – EDGE, Alabama

This is the absolute dream scenario for many Bears fans, trade back twice from No. 1 overall and still get arguably the best player in the draft. In three years at Alabama, Anderson racked up 207 quarterback pressures, 34.5 sacks, and back-to-back Bronko Nagurski Trophies. Few NFL draft resumes have ever looked this good.

Round 2 (via HOU): John Michael Schmitz – Center, Minnesota

Perhaps the player who raised his draft stock the most during the Senior Bowl week. Schmitz is easily the top-rated center prospect and may have played his way into the first round. If he falls to the mid-30s and the Bears pick up a draft selection here, they'll grab this mauler from Flossmoor, Illinois.

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Round 2 (via IND): Darnell Wright – Offensive Tackle, Tennessee

Wright is probably the best right tackle in the upcoming draft, and that’s exactly where the Bears’ offensive line needs help the most after center. He may need to drop weight to be a better fit in Luke Getsy’s offense, but the talent is undeniable.

Round 2 (via BAL): Jahmyr Gibbs – Running Back, Alabama

The running back room looks good "as is" for Chicago, but Gibbs would make it so much better. He’s an electric playmaker in ways Montgomery, and even Herbert, are not. He’s a threat to take it to the house every time he touches the ball, both as a runner and receiver. I would love to see how creative Getsy could get with Gibbs in his backfield.

Round 3: Keeanu Benton – Defensive Tackle, Wisconsin

Another player who shot up draft boards thanks to his Senior Bowl performance, Benton showed a relentless motor and tremendous raw physical strength, routinely dominating the players lined up across from him. He’s got a lot of room to grow when rushing the quarterback, but his ability to stuff the run is fantastic. Coming off a year of giving up 160 yards per game on the ground, Benton's skill set will be in demand in Chicago.

Round 4: Andrew Vorhees – Guard, USC

Vorhees has been starting games since 2017, so he enters the NFL draft as one of the most experienced offensive linemen in this year's class. His raw power lets him dominate his opponent more often than not, and he plays with the kind of mean streak fans love. He has experience at tackle, giving him versatility, but he’s much better on the interior. Vorhees could easily be a Day 1 starter at left guard for the Bears.

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