Every year as the draft approaches, fans constantly pour over hundreds of scenarios their team could face. They will sit in front of their computer for hours having run through thousands of mock draft simulations by the time that Thursday in April comes around.

Usually the number 1 overall pick is set aside for a QB, but the Bears just addressed that position with the trade up and selection of Justin Fields, just last year. This year they face a dilemma. Do they stay there and pick one of two premier talents on the defensive side in Will Anderson, or Jalen Carter? Do they value one of the QBs in this class more than they value Justin Fields and take one of them? Do they play a bidding war and attempt to sell the pick to the highest bidder?

For this scenario we will say they are sticking with Justin Fields and get a haul to move back, just a few spots. This is a dream scenario for the Bears because 1) It allows them to stay in premier position to get a top player in the class 2) Continues to show faith in Justin Fields and get him some much needed help 3) Gets them extra capital in next years class.

So with the first pick, the Chicago Bears will TRADE it to the Indianapolis Colts.

Trade Compensation: Chicago sends 1.1, the Colts send 1.4, 2.35, a 2024 1 and a 2024 2.

The Colts need a QB, so they get aggressive and send the winning bid to Chicago for their right to choose their favorite QB.

Now, with the fourth pick the Chicago Bears select Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia. Carter might be the best player in the entire class and the Bears end up with him at 4. How does that happen? The Colts the new owners of number one take either Bryce Young, CJ Stroud or Will Levis. The Texans, who pick at number two pick one of the QBs the Colts did not. The Cardinals, who pick three select Will Anderson. We all know coach Eberflus want to emphasize the 3 technique position, and Jalen Carter would solve exactly that.

Now with the 2nd round pick the Colts in their trade down, the Bears are back on the clock with the fourth pick in the 2nd round. They will take Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Is it realistic he would make it there? I would say there is a shot, he is consistently being mocked in the late 1st round range, and many are questioning what the elite trait is that he possesses. He is being labeled as an non elite athlete and that could hurt where he ends up when it is all said and done. In this case, Justin Fields gets a familiar face to throw to.

With their second pick in the second round (2.54) the Chicago Bears will take Minnesota center, John Michael-Schmitz. The Bears offense is rooted in the Shanahan coaching tree, so mobile offensive linemen are crucial. Schmitz is exactly that. He is explosive out of his stance and would thrive in an outside zone scheme.

With pick 3.64 the Bears will select Iowa linebacker, Jack Campbell. Linebacker might not be one of the most pressing needs for the Bears, but they could still use some help regardless. Campbell comes as a highly decorated player earning All-American honors, and countless team awards. He is someone who can step in, be a communicator and a leader on the second level of their defense.

With pick 4.103, let's dip into the receiver pool yet again and get Justin Fields some more help. Let's pick up Wake Forest receiver, A.T. Perry. Perry measured in at 6'3 and has shown he can dominate defenders. He has shown he can stack defenders during the stem of his route. and attack defensive backs blind spots.

For pick 4.134 let's turn our attention back to the defense and get a player that can play outside or in the nickel. Let's draft Michigan CB, DJ Turner. Turner got his hands on 20 throws in his time at Michigan, intercepting 3 of them. He has shown he is not afraid to be physical and attack the ball carrier. He has reportedly run in the high 4.2s and has exceptional change of direction ability.

For pick 5.137 we're going to turn our attention back to the offensive side of the ball and we will draft North Carolina State guard, Chandler Zavala. Zavala turned heads in his week down in Las Vegas for the Shrine Bowl and has shown on film he would be a seamless fit into a wide zone scheme. At the Shrine Bowl, he thrived in one on one pass protection drills, showed his short area burst and ability to reach and seal off defenders. He is the perfect mid round swing on an offensive linemen for a wide zone heavy team.

With their second pick in the 5th round, pick 5.150 the Chicago Bears will select Cincinnati tight end, Josh Whyle. The Bears tight end room at the present moment is pretty thin behind Cole Kmet. They have Trevon Wesco and Ryan Griffin per Ourlads. Both of whom are journeymen and Wesco is more of a natural FB than a TE. Whyle made his way onto Bruce Feldman's freak list during the pre-season and is a capable route runner. He could bring some needed versatility to the Bears tight end room.

With their last pick in the draft, 7.220 the Bears will select Stephen F. Austin edge rusher, BJ Thompson. Thompson weighed in at the Shrine Bowl at 6'5, 238 pounds, 10 inch hands, 34 3/8 inch arms, and a 82 1/2 inch wingspan. The wingspan would put him around the 80th percentile for all edge rushers, arm length would put him in the 79th percentile, and hand size would put him in the 58th percentile. Thompson put on a show during one on ones during the Shrine Bowl practices and his measurements make him an intriguing day 3 selection for any team.

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