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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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Nebraska’s Trey Palmer (3) reacts after scoring a touchdown during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Iowa, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.221121 Nebraska Iowa Fb 029 Jpg
Nebraska’s Trey Palmer (3) reacts after scoring a touchdown during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Iowa, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.221121 Nebraska Iowa Fb 029 Jpg /

Round 5, 153rd Overall: Zak Zinter, OL, Michigan

The one place the Chicago Bears cannot get complacent is along the offensive line. When Fields gets more chances to light it up within the pocket going forward, avoiding hits there is crucial. Free agency could change things of course, but for not, two more in the three final selections. Zak Zinter has quick feet as a pass protector and has impressive grip strength in a phone booth to play guard. He’ll open lanes in the run game as well.

Round 7, 220th Overall: Trey Palmer, WR, Nebraska

As mentioned, there are deep threats on the team in Chicago, but Mooney might not be staying long-term. Trey Palmer gives Fields another deep threat to take advantage of the go-ball, as he’s been lighting it up downfield for the Cornhuskers in 2022.

Round 7, 259th Overall: Patrick Paul, OT, Houston

The Chicago Bears might’ve struck gold with Braxton Jones in the fourth round in the 2022 NFL Draft, and they might’ve done it again here in the seventh round of this mock draft. Patrick Paul is another mauler in the run game who can help the Bears sustain success with their rushing attack for several years to come.

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