4 DTs the Bears Could Target with Each Pick in the 2024 NFL Draft

FIRST ROUND (NO. 9) | BYRON MURPHY II | TEXAS

Selecting Murphy at No. 9 would qualify as a reach for the Bears. Still, multiple sources expect the Longhorns standout to be the first defensive tackle drafted, with the expectation that he gets selected between 15th and 20th overall. Poles is entering the 2024 NFL Draft with just four selections at his disposal. Murphy could become an option if Poles trades down to acquire additional picks. Murphy projects as a pass-rushing 3-tech.

THIRD ROUND (NO. 75) | RUKE ORHORHORO | CLEMSON

Matching the Bears and Orhorhoro at No. 75 overall may be my favorite pairing here. Orhorhoro is a strongly built interior defensive lineman who recorded a career-high 5.0 sacks this past season. He pairs functional strength with first-step explosiveness.

FOURTH ROUND (NO. 122) | JUSTIN EBOIGBE | ALABAMA

Eboigbe is being underrated throughout this process. The Crimson Tide defender possesses outstanding size at 6-foot-4, 297 pounds. Eboigbe took a sizable step forward as a pass rusher this season, accumulating a career-high 7.0 sacks after never previously recording more than 1.5 quarterback takedowns in a season. Size and strength are at the forefront of Eboigbe's makeup.

UDFA | KHRISTIAN BOYD | NORTHERN IOWA

Boyd is a small schooler that was dominant at this year's East-West Shrine Bowl. Boyd was borderline unblockable at the college all-star event. Boyd lacks the length (31 1/2') NFL teams covet, but his ability to dominate with power makes him an intriguing prospect with three-down potential.