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Full 2024 NFL draft order for first round and how it affects Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
The Bears have the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft, and their all but assured decision to select Caleb Williams with that pick will be the most impactful decision of the offseason. But GM Ryan Poles won’t be done there. Just a bit later, the Bears are slated to be back on the clock at No. 9, where the team has the opportunity to add another franchise cornerstone-caliber player.
Here’s the full draft order for the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, and why it matters for the Bears.
Bears (via CAR)
Commanders
Patriots
Cardinals
Chargers
Giants
Titans
Falcons
Bears
Jets
Vikings
Broncos
Raiders
Saints
Colts
Seahawks
Jaguars
Bengals
Rams
Steelers
Dolphins
Eagles
Vikings (via CLE)
Cowboys
Packers
Buccaneers
Cardinals (via HOU)
Bills
Lions
Ravens
49ers
Chiefs
The Bears have several options to consider with the No. 9 pick. An argument can be made that drafting a wide receiver, offensive tackle, pass rusher would all help the team in both the short and long term. Further, a trade up or a trade down could be on the table. The possibilities are numerous, and the team’s final decision could depend on what happens in front of them– and the desperation of the teams behind them.
Let’s start with the teams in front of the Bears. Assuming quarterbacks come off the board with the top three picks, a big inflection point could be No. 4 with the Cardinals. They could stay put and draft one of the “big three” wide receivers, or potentially trade back to another QB-needy team. From there, the Chargers, Giants and Titans could all conceivably draft a wide receiver or an offensive tackle. Then there is the Falcons, who are widely speculated to be the first team to take a defensive player off the board.
Let’s say a big run on quarterbacks and offensive tackles occurs. In that scenario, an elite receiver could be left for the Bears, and they might jump at the chance to pair Williams with a…
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Publish date : 2024-04-10 19:03:09
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