While he needs to get stronger, he’s young and will have time to do it, and so the ceiling is really high. But this, at least in my mind, would be the floor for Johnson, a high-character, tall, long 21-year-old who looks like he came off a left tackle assembly line. but notes if an offensive lineman they like isn't available that a defensive lineman like Jalen Carter might be on their radar.ĭeep down, I think Johnson will go higher than this (you might be able to flip-flop this pick with the Raiders’ pick). Staff, Walter Football Albert Breer, Sports Illustrated: Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio Stateīreer has the Bears looking at another offensive lineman in Paris Johnson Jr. He can play every position up front, though his short arms may have him end up at guard. Peter Skoronski is an athletic tackle who has kept his quarterback clean. In the end, protecting Justin Fields comes first. The folks at Walter Football believe offensive line seems like an obvious choice, but also notes the defense needs to be addressed. Chicago could also play Skoronski at guard before eventually moving him to tackle.Ĭourtney Cronin, ESPN Nation Staff, Walter Football: Peter Skoronski, OL, Northwestern Skoronski's arm length (32 1/4 inches) presents questions about where he'll fit best, but if the Bears slot him in to start at left tackle and move Braxton Jones to right, the O-line is already in better shape. Or maybe the Bears will keep the picks they have and use them on talented prospects. 161 here - and still were able to pick Skoronski to add to the blocking unit in front of Justin Fields.Ĭourtney Cronin, ESPN: Peter Skoronski, OL, NorthwesternĬronin sees the team continuing to build around quarterback Justin Fields, so it's vital for them to focus on the offensive lines.īy selecting the draft's top offensive lineman, the team improves one major offseason concern. Its possible Chicago may not be done trading down and could move even further back than No.
1 overall, got a load of picks in the process - including No. The Bears moved all the way back from No. There's one person who thinks the Bears have another trade in them and can still grab one of the premier offensive tackles in the draft with Northwestern's Peter Skoronski. Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports: Bears trade back to No. Fans can also listen to the draft on ESPN Radio. You can watch the draft on ABC, ESPN and NFL Network. The Chicago Bears enjoyed a successful 2023 NFL Draft, adding several new starters and contributors.
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