2024 NFL Mock Draft: Third-round selections for each NFC North team

We are halfway to draft day, just under six months till the glorious day when dynasties are forged, and the lives of 224 men are changed forever. Yes, it's still half a year and a Super Bowl to go till the Draft, but it's never too early to strategize. We are finalizing the NFL Mocks midseason mock Draft for the NFC North today.

To recap where we are, the Bears traded the 3rd pick of the Draft out of the first round for a slew of Day 2 picks after taking Marvin Harrison Jr. Then, with their first pick in the second round, they drafted Bo Nix as a contingency plan for the Justin Fields situation; they have the 67, 68, 74 and 80 picks in the third round.

The Packers selected Texas WR Adonai Mitchel and two top O-linemen and have No.73 and 82. The Lions look to build around QB JJ Mcarthy with picks No.84 and 92, while the Vikings moved their 3rd round pick to Detroit (82) in the TJ Hockrnson trade.

Let's get to Day 2, round 3 of the NFC North midseason mock draft.

The Chicago Bears use the No. 67 overall pick in the Midseason Mock Draft to select Tyler Guyton, OT Oklahoma.

Guyton has a unique size, and bulk helps him in the run game. He demonstrates short-area quickness, allowing him to make it to the second level and make defenders take inefficient angles. He is also able to pull and crack opponents. His grip strength and footwork are impressive, enabling him to maintain and generate push. His upper body strength allows him to generate torque. He is dedicated to sticking with his guy until the whistle blows. During passing downs, he was often trusted to play on an island, showcasing good knee bend and width in his base and actively firing his hands to protect against power.

Bears adding solid starting O-line help is imperative, and they got a steal in Guyton at 67.

Back-to-back picks for the Bears have them taking Byron Murphy, DT Texas, with the No.68.

Murphy is one of the best DTs in the Draft, playing with leverage at the line of attack regardless of inside or outside. When positioned inside, he keeps focus on the backfield and uses his hands to shift the linemen to either side. Murphy also provides a secondary interior pass rush, obtaining the most pressure in the three-technique position.

His punch is strong, and he uses his hands to shed blocks and make plays, whether in the hole or outside the box. His lower body strength gives him the power to anchor inside. He quickly locates the ball, and his motor is outstanding, enabling him to make plays against the run.

Bears draft for need and devise a solid solution to fortify their interior defensive line.

At No. 73, the Green Bay Packers select QB Jayden Daniels, LSU. Shocking Daniels is available here, but Green Bay scores big in the third.

Daniels' 69 percent completion rate on passes of 20 yards or longer is the best in the nation, and his 30:4 TD-INT ratio is the tops in college football. His exceptional ability to avoid defenders and keep the ball in motion earned him the title GOAT scrambler in LSU's history. His style of play is like a combination of Anthony Richardson and Trevor Lawrence.

The stats that Daniels has put up are impressive, with a 71.4 percent completion rate with 3164 passing yards while closing in on 1000 rushing yards with eight rushing TDs. However, his decision-making in critical moments sets him apart and makes him a strong contender for the Heisman.

Green Bay jumps on a big-armed, dual-threat QB that can effectively tush-push. If Jordan Love isn't by the third week of 2024, Daniels will be the next generational QB in Green Bay.

Back to the Bears with the No. 74 pick in the NFL Mocks midseason mock Draft for the NFC North; they take Kamari Lassiter CB Georgia. Bears are stocking their defense backfield is just a necessity.

Kamari Lassiter is a prominent cornerback prospect, exhibiting a combination of physicality and natural play. His agility is remarkable, and although he needs to refine some parts of his game, the additional reps should help him to sharpen these attributes. He reacts fast in zone coverage, swiftly passes routes off in man coverage, and protects the post in Cover 3.

His transitions and recoveries are as quick as a gnat. He has good to great long speed and a rapid response to screens. He displays excellent strength through his hands when he can't turn his head at the catch point. Despite his slender figure, he is a good finisher. His physicality at the line is unmistakable, and he dominates route stems with intensity.

The Bears got him in the third round due to his size and limited top-end athleticism, yet he demonstrates Round 1 potential in some moments.

With the 80th pick in the Mock draft, the Bears select S Calen Bullock out of USC. They are continuing the defensive focus with the last six picks in the first three rounds for the Bears.

If you're into guys who can cause turnovers, Bullock is the one for you. He already has seven interceptions in his true junior year, showing his former receiver skills and knack for finding the ball. His length and high-cut frame, combined with a good wingspan, give him a great reach and a wide coverage area. His background as a wide receiver in high school hints at his ball-catching skills, which could create several plays when defending the pass. Bullock's attributes make him an especially desirable player in today's pass-heavy climate.

To recap the Bears mock draft: WR Marvin Harrison Jr, EDGE Princely Umanmiele, QB Bo Nix, and today's haul.

With the No. 82 overall pick, the Packers go with Utah S Cole Bishop. Bishop would be an early second-rounder at a more prominent school, and the Packers have another third-round steal.

Bishop is a defensive leader with the agility, speed, and skill set to cover tight ends and slot receivers. He is also a capable blitzer and shows the potential to create turnovers. His hips are fluid, and he has the necessary speed to keep up with any receiver going downfield. He can track the ball well and has the finesse and coordination to produce interceptions even when he isn't the primary target.

He is a solid safety who could develop into the next Jordan Poyer. The Packers Re-loaded their Offensive line with Bebee and Olumuyiwa Fashan, got a fantastic QB in Daniels, plus offensive firepower with Adonia Mitchell.

The Lions are on the clock in our midseason mock draft for the NFC North and take Georgia CB Javon Bullard. Lions have been on fire the past few years and are building something special in Detroit via the Draft.

Bullard is an impressive defensive leader, displaying a solid understanding of the field. His ability to work within a zone-match system gives him a solid foundation to play at the pro level despite his less-than-ideal size.

He's a small yet mighty player who is highly agile and can make quick movements. His long speed allows him to play without assistance over the top, and he has the quick feet and hips, as well as natural leverage, to provide more power than one would expect. Although he may not have as much hitting power when engaging bigger opponents, he is still a confident and capable tackler. He's very similar to Stephon Gilmore but with more speed.

Lastly, to conclude the picks in the first three rounds of our Midseason mock draft, the Lions use No. 92 to take S Beau Brade, Maryland. The Lions got another draft gem here in Brade, and he will fit perfectly opposite Brian Branch.

Beau is a top tier safety, quick, intelligent and hard hitting. Dam Campbell will fall in love with him like he was Rodreigo.