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Draft Selections
Caleb Williams Head Shot
PICK: 1 RND: 1 (CHI)
Caleb Williams
QB USC
Jackson Powers-Johnson Head Shot
PICK: 17 RND: 1 (CHI)
Jackson Powers-Johnson
C Oregon
Brandon Dorlus Head Shot
PICK: 75 RND: 3 (CHI)
Brandon Dorlus
DE-EDGE Oregon
Johnny Wilson Head Shot
PICK: 114 RND: 4 (CHI)
Johnny Wilson
WR Florida State
Jamari Thrash Head Shot
PICK: 122 RND: 4 (CHI)
Jamari Thrash
WR Louisville
Draft Picks Received
Jackson Powers-Johnson Head Shot
PICK: 17 RND: 1 (JAX)
Jackson Powers-Johnson
C Oregon
Johnny Wilson Head Shot
PICK: 114 RND: 4 (JAX)
Johnny Wilson
WR Florida State
No Pick Head Shot
PICK: RND: 1 (JAX)
NEXT YEAR (2025)
 
Draft Picks Traded
Laiatu Latu Head Shot
PICK: 9 RND: 1 (JAX)
Laiatu Latu
DL-EDGE UCLA
Draft Grade — Bears
Overall B-
ValueB- NeedB TradesD+ FutureA
The Bears answered their biggest question with Williams. Grade: B-.

After circling the position for what felt like forever, the Bears committed. Caleb Williams is the quarterback now, and the roster gets built to his timeline.

Leaving interior defensive lineman unaddressed is the roster risk they will have to answer for in the fall. The Powers-Johnson pick is the one the value grade keeps tripping over. The trades cost them a sliver of value they did not need to spend.

Solid rather than spectacular, and there is nothing wrong with that.

Pick Analysis
Pick1 Rnd1 Caleb Williams
In pick No. 1 they get the arm they will build around. A clean fit for the roster.
Pick17 Rnd1 Jackson Powers-Johnson
In No. 17 they get protection for the quarterback, even if it was a touch early. A real need, handled.
Pick75 Rnd3 Brandon Dorlus
A straight-up fair deal on Brandon Dorlus at the 75th overall pick, value and slot in agreement. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick114 Rnd4 Johnny Wilson
They jumped the gun on Johnny Wilson, taking him earlier than his grade liked. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick122 Rnd4 Jamari Thrash
Jamari Thrash in slot 122 is early enough to raise a brow, if not a full objection. A real hole, addressed with a reasonable pick.