The Chicago Bears have the worst record in the NFC at 3-10 and are projected to have the third pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, per Tankathon. The Bears have more holes to fill than draft picks, making it imperative that they hit on the picks they have.
Barring an unexpected turnaround, the Texans will pick No. 1. Many mocks have Houston selecting a QB at No. 1 overall. Seattle, via Denver and the Russell Wilson trade, currently has the No. 2 pick. If Chicago picks at No. 3, it might have its choice of these two SEC defenders.
Will Anderson Jr. | Edge, Alabama
Dane Brugler of The Athletic and Dan Harrelson of Yahoo! Sports project the Bears will use their first-round pick on Anderson Jr.
As a sophomore, he had 17.5 sacks and 34.5 tackles for loss. That season, he won the Bronco Nagurski Trophy as the top defensive player in college football for the SEC champion Crimson Tide.
Anderson’s stats were more modest this season (10 sacks, 17 tackles for loss), but he repeated as the Nagurski Award winner.
Draft analysts cite Anderson’s relentless motor and ability to burst from his stance.
ESPN’s Matt Miller has compared him to NFL standouts Von Miller, Nick Bosa and Chase Young.
