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Chicago Bears 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Defensive Line Reload

By Jacob Schyvinck

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 08: Will Anderson Jr. #31 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after a defensive stop against the Texas A&M Aggies during the second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 08, 2022 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 08: Will Anderson Jr. #31 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after a defensive stop against the Texas A&M Aggies during the second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 08, 2022 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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Oct 30, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami Hurricanes running back Jaylan Knighton (4) runs against Pittsburgh Panthers defensive lineman Calijah Kancey (8) after a catch during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. Miami won 38-34. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami Hurricanes running back Jaylan Knighton (4) runs against Pittsburgh Panthers defensive lineman Calijah Kancey (8) after a catch during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. Miami won 38-34. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 4, 104th Overall: Calijah Kancey, DL, Pittsburgh

Even with Will Anderson in the fold, the interior of the defensive line needs some more help. Creating pressure with four consistently would be excellent for an Eberflus defense, and Calijah Kancey would help them get there. Kancey’s only real deficiency is size, which sounds familiar if you’re an NFL Draft and Pitt fan. Kancey is wicked quick on the interior and has the pass rush moves at the contact point to win in a variety of ways.

Round 4, 134th Overall: Laiatu Latu, EDGE, UCLA

No reason to not keep swinging on the edge for the Chicago Bears. Dominique Robinson is a fun bet on athleticism, but a running mate for Anderson is a good idea. Laiatu Latu hasn’t decided whether he’s entering or not just yet, but boy he has the traits to succeed in the NFL as a pass rusher.

Round 5, 138th Overall: Chase Brown, RB, Illinois

The Chicago Bears have a decision to make regarding David Montgomery in the offseason, and while it’s nice to not worry about it with Khalil Herbert waiting for a chance to be a lead back, filling up the running back room in a heavy run offense is what the Bears will do. Chase Brown would be a great value here in an unbelievably deep running back class. His home run hitting ability is excellent and he’s got the skills to make defenders miss while staying square.

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