Breaking down Bears’ picks in Chad Reuter’s 7-round mock draft

The Chicago Bears are gearing up for the 2024 NFL draft, which kicks off in just a few days in Detroit. Chicago has a pair of top-10 picks, where they’re expected to select quarterback Caleb Williams with the first overall pick.

While there’s no surprise about what the Bears will do at No. 1, there’s plenty of intrigue about the No. 9 selection. Will general manager Ryan Poles stay put and take the best available player? Will he trade back and acquire additional capital (especially with just four draft picks)? There will be some suspense for Bears fans outside of the first pick.

NFL.com’s Chad Reuter released a seven-round mock draft, where the Bears landed their new franchise QB, traded back in the first round and landed some potential studs in first and second rounds. Here’s a breakdown of the players sent to Chicago: