The Chicago Bears entered the 2023 NFL Draft with a lot of questions to answer and a handful of holes to fill. The Bears filled their biggest void in the first round by selecting OT Darnell Wright out of Tennessee.

Chicago doubled down on a position of need at defensive tackle by adding Gervon Dexter (53) and Zacch Pickens (64). The Bears will also bring a physical edge to the cornerback position after trading up to select CB Tyrique Stevenson out of Miami.

The Bears added two offensive weapons in the fourth round in Texas RB Roschon Johnson and Cincinnati WR Tyler Scott. Both could have significant roles as rookies. Chicago continued to solidify depth on defense with Oregon LB Noah Sewell highlighting Rounds 4-7 on the defensive side of the football.

Chicago Bears 2023 NFL Draft picks

Round 1, No. 10 overall: Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee

Not only did the Chicago Bears answer a major question on the offensive line, but they did so while also adding a fourth-round pick in 2024 from the Philadelphia Eagles after the teams swapped first-round picks. Wright likely slides in as a Day 1 starter at right tackle and will use his 6’5″ 330-pound frame to get Justin Fields’ jersey clean and pave the way in the run game.

Round 2, No. 53 overall: Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida

The Bears are getting a 6’6″ 310-pound behemoth in Dexter to help correct the defense’s issues against the run. Chicago cashed in on the second-round pick sent from Baltimore in the Roquan Smith trade and add a physical presence to stop opposing running backs from reaching the second level.

Round 2, No. 56 overall: Tyrique Stevenson, CB, Miami

The Bears traded up with the Jacksonville Jaguars to get one of the most physical cornerbacks in this draft class. Stevenson uses his physicality to his advantage in press-man coverage. He has experience playing in slot and on the outside. With a solid training camp Stevenson could vie for a starting spot in Week 1.

Round 3, No. 64 overall: Zacch Pickens, DT, South Carolina

The Bears double down on interior defensive lineman and draft Pickens just 11 spots after plucking DT Gervon Dexter. Chicago ranked 31st against the run in 2022 and are making a concerted effort to strengthen the defense up the middle by adding the 6’3″ 300-pound run-stuffer.

Round 4, No. 115 overall: Roschon Johnson, RB, Texas

Johnson is a bruising runner at 6’2″ 225lbs. On top of having the build for a bell-cow running back, Johnson is one of the best pass-blocking backs in the draft. Though he backed up Bijan Robinson at Texas, Johnson could come in and compete for a significant role in the run game as early as Week 1.

Round 4, No. 133 overall: Tyler Scott, WR, Cincinnati

Scott has elite speed and clocked a 4.44s 40-yard dash at the combine. He plays even faster than that and will serve as a legitimate burner on the outside capable of taking the top of off defenses. Though the Bears have significantly upgraded the wide receiver room, Scott will almost certainly have a role in the passing game by Week 1.

Round 5, No. 148 overall: Noah Sewell, LB, Oregon

Sewell gives the Bears a versatile depth option at the linebacker position. He was a three-year starter for the Ducks and plays with a hard-nosed downhill style. Sewell is a running back’s worst nightmare with the ability to come up to the line of scrimmage and lay the lumber.

Round 5, No. 165 overall: Terell Smith, CB, Minnesota

Smith has great straight line speed to go along with tremendous ball skills. He ran a 4.41s 40-yard dash and at 6’0” 200lbs, he possesses the size necessary to hang with physical wide receivers at the next level.

Round 7, No. 218 overall: Travis Bell, DT, Kennesaw State

At 6’0″ 300lbs., Bell adds depth to the Bears interior defensive line. He was the third IDL player selected by Chicago in this draft and has athleticism rarely seen in players his size. Bell believes the Bears will slide him in at the nosetackle position.

Round 7, No. 259 overall: Kendall Williamson, S, Stanford

Williamson was a four-year starter at Stanford and finished third on the team in tackles in 2022. He was clocked at 4.49s in the 40-yard dash and stands at 6’1″ 202lbs. Williamson was a first team Academic All-American at Stanford, so picking up the defense shouldn’t be an issue.

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• Round 1, No. 10 overall (from PHI): Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee
• Round 2, Pick 53 (from BAL): Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida
• Round 2, Pick 56 (from JAX): Tyrique Stevenson, CB, Miami
• Round 3, Pick 64: Zacch Pickens, DT, South Carolina
• Round 4, Pick 115 (from NO): Roschon Johnson, RB, Texas
• Round 4, Pick 133 (from PHI): Tyler Scott, WR, Cincinnati
• Round 5, Pick 148 (from NE): Noah Sewell, LB, Oregon
• Round 5, Pick 165 (from NO): Terell Smith, CB, Minnesota
• Round 7, Pick 218: Travis Bell, DT, Kennesaw State
• Round 7, Pick 258*: Kendall Williamson, S, Stanford