Bears Draft Picks 2023: How many picks does Chicago have for the 2023 NFL Draft?

The Chicago Bears ended the 2022 NFL season with the worst regular season record in the entire league. They were dead last out of the 32 participatory teams, and they now possess the first overall pick heading into the 2023 NFL Draft. Many suggestions have been made regarding that pick, but we aren't here to pay any attention to such speculations. Here, we will look at how many picks Chicago has for the 2023 NFL Draft.

At the time of writing, Chicago has eight draft selections in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Bears have the following picks:

· Round 1, No. 1 overall

· Round 2, No. 56 overall (from Ravens)

· Round 3, No. 65 overall

· Round 4, No. 103 overall

· Round 4, No. 134 overall (from Eagles)

· Round 5, No. 136 overall

· Round 5, No. 148/159 overall (from Ravens)*

· Round 7, No. 220 overall

The above picks are super flexible, as the Bears are no strangers to flipping picks to get the best possible scenario. They possess four picks in the first four rounds of the 2023 NFL Draft, and we know just how valuable those picks could be.

How did the Chicago Bears perform this season?

The Chicago Bears had an atrocious season, even by their standards. They went 3-14 for the season and closed out with a startling 10-game losing streak, the most among NFL teams for the season. Interestingly, Chicago finished dead last, despite having a top-10 QB in Justin Fields.

However, the likely reason for their poor performances all season long is their lack of weapons and protections for the elite dual-threat QB. Fields was sacked the joint-most among NFL quarterbacks (alongside Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson). The Bears will likely invest some draft capital in building a competent offensive line for Fields or getting some wide receivers while they're at it.

How did Justin Fields perform this season?

At the beginning of the NFL season, Justin Fields was written off as a potential bust and a player with a limited ceiling. However, Fields quieted the doubters by being one of the league's best dual-threat QBs. That was despite his team's horrible play throughout the season.

Fields put up solid stats all season, ensuring Chicago remained competitive. He racked up a stat line of 2,242 passing yards, 17 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. He also made 160 rush attempts for 1,143 yards and scored eight touchdowns in 15 games.