Bears trade Justin Fields (and more) in this 2024 NFL Mock Draft

NFL Draft season is officially here. To be honest, it feels like it’s been here for a while, but with the 2024 Senior Bowl practices in the books, we’re really in draft season. And with it comes the flurry of Chicago Bears mock drafts that make this time of year fun.

I was in Mobile, Alabama, for the Senior Bowl practices and had an up-close look at several players who will likely end up in Chicago by the end of draft weekend. Ryan Poles loves picking players who participate in the All-Star game, as proven by his 2023 NFL Draft class when he spent his first four picks on Senior Bowl players.

This Bears mock draft includes all of their picks. It isn’t seven rounds because, well, Chicago doesn’t have a sixth- or seventh-rounder. Their 2024 NFL Draft ends in the fifth round, but it will be one of the most important draft classes in team history.

Justin Fields Trade

First, let’s get the hard part out of the way. I have the Chicago Bears trading Justin Fields to the Atlanta Falcons for 2024 and 2025 second-round picks. This would add the 40th pick to the Bears’ arsenal this year, which, to me, represents solid value for Fields.

…but wait, there’s another trade

I also have the Bears trading the ninth pick to the Philadelphia Eagles for the No. 22, No. 54, and a 2025 third-round pick. Normally, I’d be against parting ways with a top-10 pick, especially if it required sliding down to the 20s. But in the 2024 NFL Draft? It works out just fine. You’ll see why below.

Just like that, Poles goes from not having a second-round pick to having two, and I think Bears fans will like the results.

Now, to the complete Chicago Bears mock draft.

1.01: Caleb Williams, QB, USC

Analysis: This will become an easy choice for the Bears when the 2024 NFL Draft rolls around. Williams is the most talented quarterback to enter the NFL in several years. Many fans will suggest Chicago can build a winner around Justin Fields, which may be true. But the Bears were gifted a Powerball ticket with the first overall pick. You simply don’t pass up a player like Williams, even if it makes your heart ache a little.

Here’s just under 10 minutes of USC QB Caleb Williams Heisman season highlights.

• 4,447 total yards (school record)
• 47 total touchdowns (school record)

Back to back Heismans incoming? pic.twitter.com/dgkHIgb6KR

— College Football Alerts ? (@CFBAlerts_) July 7, 2023

1.22: Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, Oregon

Analysis: Chicago lands the best center in the draft by trading back with the Eagles, with whom the Bears have a pre-existing trade relationship. Powers-Johnson solidified his first-round grade at the Senior Bowl and will be a definite top-25 pick in April. Pairing a rookie quarterback with a rookie center may be risky, but Williams and Powers-Johnson aren’t your average rooks. They’ll be just fine.

I’m making a Jackson Powers Johnson cut up for y’all to view. He makes every block but then you also get the effort down field. Can’t teach this. It’s just want to. pic.twitter.com/eoM05D6zjI

— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) January 31, 2024

2.40: Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State

Analysis: Man, these trades are really paying off. The Justin Fields trade gets flipped into Coleman, who is being overlooked in the conversation about the top wide receivers in the 2024 NFL draft. Coleman has game-changing ability when he’s firing on all cylinders.

Keon Coleman got up there

pic.twitter.com/QoonsgTWWb

— The Players’ Lounge (@ThPlayersLounge) October 14, 2023

2.54: Darius Robinson, Edge, Missouri

Analysis: No player improved his 2024 NFL draft stock at the Senior Bowl more than Robinson, who looked like a wrecking ball along the defensive line. Robinson would be a fantastic complement to Montez Sweat and give the Bears a freakish edge-rushing duo highlighted by size, length, and power.

Darius Robinson vs. Tyler Guyton pic.twitter.com/IhV9ufXv4C

— Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner) January 31, 2024

3.75: Marshawn Kneeland, Edge, Western Michigan

Analysis: Kneeland is another player who starred during Senior Bowl practices, and with the Chicago Bears’ lack of pass-rush depth, they double-dip with two high picks on edge rushers. Kneeland totaled 28 sacks during his college career and proved in one-on-one reps that he’s as good as any Power-5 prospect in this class.

Western Michigan EDGE Marshawn Kneeland #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/Qv0heFPD1W

— Real Friends & Football (@rff_football) January 30, 2024

4.110: MarShawn Lloyd, RB, USC

Analysis: I firmly believe the Bears will make a move at running back this offseason, potentially even in free agency. If they decide to use the 2024 NFL Draft instead, Lloyd is the kind of explosive three-down running back who’d immediately challenge Khalil Herbert and Roschon Johnson for meaningful gameday reps. He averaged 7.1 yards per carry in 2023. An additional benefit? He was Caleb Williams’ lead running back.

USC RB Marshawn Lloyd needs to be on dynasty fantasy football managers’ radars going into 2024 pic.twitter.com/dEdiJosmOO

— PFN Fantasy (@PFNFantasy) January 29, 2024

4.122: Max Melton, CB, Rutgers

Analysis: The Chicago Bears love drafting cornerbacks, and with how this mock draft fell, Melton was the best of the bunch. He’s the younger brother of Packers receiver Bo Melton, so a little sibling rivalry will make things fun in the NFC North.

5.146: Isaiah Williams, WR, Illinois

Analysis: The Bears need more than one pick committed to wide receiver in the 2024 NFL Draft. Williams, a local product, fits the bill as a Day-3 prospect with upside. He enjoyed a breakout season in 2023, totaling 82 catches for 1,055 yards and 5 touchdowns. He profiles as a slot receiver in the NFL, a role Chicago needs to fill this offseason.

Illinois WR Isaiah Williams has been killing it all week during #ShrineBowl practices.

He’s about as twitched up as it gets. I’m excited to see how he does tonight in the Shrine Bowl game.#Browns #NFLDraft2024
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— Matt Wilson (@CoachWilson66) February 1, 2024

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