Bears seven-round 2023 NFL mock draft: Justin Fields gets even more weapons ahead of possible breakout season

For the last several years, Old Man Parker’s quote regarding the Chicago Bears was pretty spot on regarding the state of the team. Parker, the dad in the classic movie “A Christmas Story,” famously referred to the Bears as the “Chicago Chipmunks” as he leafed through the sports section at the breakfast table. 

Chicago’s brass, led by general manager Ryan Poles, are trying to bring the franchise back to its championship ways of yesteryear. The Bears are not acting timidly, as they recently traded the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft to the Panthers in exchange for two first-round picks, two second-round picks and receiver D.J. Moore. Chicago will now use those picks to strengthen a roster that it hopes will compete for a wild card spot in 2023. 

With the NFL Draft just around the corner, here’s a rundown of our Bears seven-round mock draft. Thanks to NFL Mock Draft database‘s seven-round mock draft machine, we were able to run through a full draft acting as Poles. While we decided on not pursuing or accepting any trades during our simulated mock draft, don’t be surprised if Poles decides to move up on Day 3 by trading some of his late-round picks. 

Let’s see how we fared. 

Team needs: OT, DT, EDGE, DB, C, RB 

Round 1: Pick 9 (from CAR)
Round 2: Pick 53 (from BAL)
Round 3: Pick 61 (from CAR) 
Round 3: Pick 64 
Round 4: Pick 103
Round 4: Pick 133 (from PHI)
Round 5: Pick 136
Round 5: Pick 148 (from NE)
Round 7: Pick 218
Round 7: Pick 258 (compensatory pick)