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The Chicago Bears have signed their 2023 draft picks Darnell Wright, Zacch Pickens, and Tyler Scott to contracts. Wright, the tenth overall pick, is expected to start at right tackle. Pickens and Scott are expected to be in the d-line rotation and bring versatility to the team. Dexter, Stevenson, and Johnson are the only unsigned draft picks.
The Chicago Bears addressed their need for defensive tackles by selecting Gervon Dexter and Zacch Pickens in the 2023 NFL Draft. Both players have impressive athletic profiles, but advanced analytics show they are raw and works in progress. They may start the regular season on the bench, but their physical traits and upside make them long-term plays for the Bears.
The Chicago Bears drafted South Carolina defensive tackle Zacch Pickens on Day 2 of the NFL draft, and according to ESPN's Todd McShay, he is the "steal of the draft" for the team. Pickens is known for his physicality in the run game and high ceiling as a pass rusher, and he will become an important piece in the Bears' defensive line quickly upon arrival in Chicago. The Bears recorded the fewest number of sacks in the league last season and pressured the quarterback the least amongst all other NFL teams.
ESPN analyst Marcus Spears praised the Chicago Bears for their performance in the 2023 NFL draft, particularly their improvements in the trenches with picks like Darnell Wright, Gervon Dexter, and Zacch Pickens. The Bears also upgraded at wide receiver and cornerback while prioritizing players with tenacity and grit. The front office addressed most of their roster needs and stuck to high-character players with exceptional athleticism and unique skill sets. The draft class looks promising, with the Bears having the most prospects on The Athletic's "beast" list.
The Chicago Bears have selected South Carolina defensive tackle Zacch Pickens with the 64th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Pickens is an athletic defensive lineman who can play both the three-technique and one-technique positions. He has near-elite explosiveness and is dangerous when driving offensive linemen into the backfield or attacking individual gaps to disrupt the backfield.
The New Orleans Saints are expected to make two picks in the second and third rounds of the 2023 NFL draft at Nos. 40 and 71 overall. Experts predict that the Saints will select O’Cyrus Torrence, Florida, in the second round and Zacch Pickens, South Carolina, in the third round. Other potential picks include Brian Branch, Alabama, Keion White, Georgia Tech, Michael Mayer, Notre Dame, BJ Ojulari, LSU, Isaiah McGuire, Missouri, Cody Mauch, North Dakota State, Brenton Strange, Penn State, Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee, Drew Sanders, Arkansas, Jayden Reed, Michigan State, Cedric Tillman, Tennessee, Noah Sewell, Oregon, Adetomiwa Adebawore, Northwestern, Chandler Zavala, North Carolina State, Julius Brents, Kansas State, and Sydney Brown, Illinois.
The Cleveland Browns won't make their first selection until pick 74 in round three of the 2023 NFL Draft. Analysts predict the Browns will address their biggest need at defensive tackle with Gervon Dexter or Zacch Pickens, while Marvin Mims could provide explosive playmaking ability at wide receiver. The Browns may also look to add depth to their linebacker room with Trenton Simpson.