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New Chicago Bears mock draft: Round 1, 9th overall predictions

2022 Chicago Bears draft picks


Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune (March 26)
Pick: Georgia tackle Broderick Jones
Comment: GM Ryan Poles can go with a lineman on either side of the ball and declare he has filled a pressing need. As a former offensive lineman — and having made only one major addition in free-agent guard Nate Davis — it seems smart to stay on the O-line. Jones is a redshirt sophomore with a sturdy frame and good athleticism. Bears coaches can sort out which side he’ll play on.

Bucky Brooks, NFL.com (March 28)
Pick: Northwestern offensive lineman Peter Skoronski
Comment: The polished technician would be a plug-and-play starter for the Bears at either tackle spot.

Charlie Campbell, Walter Football (April 10)
Pick: Northwestern tackle Peter Skoronski
Comment: Skoronski was dominant in 2022, allowing one sack all season and very little pressure. He was also showed improved strength and power as a run blocker. Skoronski could be a plug-and-play starter at guard or right tackle in the NFL. He might prove to be a starting left tackle.

Walter Cherepinsky, Walter Football (April 11)
Pick: Northwestern tackle Peter Skoronski
Comment: Peter Skoronski is an athletic tackle who has kept his quarterback clean. He can play every position up front, though his short arms may have him end up at guard.

Ian Cummings, Pro Football Network (April 8)
Pick: Ohio State tackle Paris Johnson Jr.
Comment: The Bears appear to have four starters penciled in, with Braxton Jones, Nate Davis, Cody Whitehair, and Teven Jenkins. All Chicago needs is a right tackle, and Paris Johnson Jr. could be the guy there. Johnson has already proven he can play on both the left and right side, and his elite explosiveness-length mix grants him absurd power capacity at the point of attack.

Jordan Dajani, CBS Sports (April 10)
Pick: Northwestern tackle Peter Skoronski
Comment: The Bears need to keep Justin Fields on his feet if they want to find success moving forward. With Skoronski, the question will be, is he a tackle or guard? Matt Eberflus has some options.

Nate Davis, USA Today (March 22)
Pick: Oregon cornerback Christian Gonzalez
Comment: The 6-1, 197-pound All-Pac-12 performer had four INTs and seven passes defensed in 2022 and showcased his explosive athleticism at the combine, running a 4.38 40-yard dash, posting a 41½-inch vertical leap and broad jumping 11 feet, 1 inch.

Eric Edholm, NFL.com (March 27)
Pick: Ohio State tackle Paris Johnson Jr.
Comment: I don’t know if Johnson is one of GM Ryan Poles’ blue-chip prospects or not. But…

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