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The Chicago Bears are going to get phone calls for the No. 1 overall selection. It is simply a matter of whether or not they are open to dealing and whether or not they find an offer to their liking. In today's thought excercise, one of those trade scenarios is explored. The reality is that a quarterback-needy team outside of the top five or six picks is not going to get one of the top options without being a little aggressive. 

The draft order below is now the official order based on team records and tiebreakers. There is not a No. 21 overall pick here, as that's the pick the Dolphins forfeited due to tampering violations. 

Without further ado, let's kick this off!

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NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
  Mock Trade from Chicago Bears
Round 1 - Pick 1
Alabama • Soph • 5'10" / 204 lbs
Projected Team
Indianapolis
PROSPECT RNK
3rd
POSITION RNK
1st
Rather than stay put and hope that their quarterback of choice falls to them at No. 4 overall, the Colts become aggressive and trade up to secure Young at No. 1 overall.
Round 1 - Pick 2
Ohio State • Soph • 6'3" / 218 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
4th
POSITION RNK
2nd
If the Texans prefer Bryce Young, then that Week 18 victory could ultimately come back to haunt them. However. Stroud showed a lot in that finale against Georgia. The Texans will be hoping that becomes the standard moving forward.
Round 1 - Pick 3
Alabama • Soph • 6'4" / 243 lbs
Projected Team
Arizona
PROSPECT RNK
1st
POSITION RNK
1st
The Cardinals ranked No. 23 in the NFL with 36 sacks. They have a few young talents worth developing but bypassing on Anderson Jr. would be malpractice.
  Mock Trade from Indianapolis Colts
Round 1 - Pick 4
Georgia • Soph • 6'3" / 314 lbs
Projected Team
Chicago
PROSPECT RNK
2nd
POSITION RNK
1st
The Bears ranked dead last (20) in sacks last season. They would probably love the chance to take Will Anderson Jr. but the opportunity to trade back, pick up additional draft capital and still land one of the elite defensive talents is an ideal situation.
Round 1 - Pick 5
Kentucky • Soph • 6'4" / 229 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
6th
POSITION RNK
3rd
Pete Carroll is immune to tanking. It is difficult to envision Seattle ever being high enough to select a franchise quarterback unless Denver continues to supply it. The Seahawks can not bypass the opportunity to take a developmental player just to support a 32-year-old quarterback.
Round 1 - Pick 6
Clemson • Soph • 6'5" / 275 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
5th
POSITION RNK
2nd
Murphy is the next best prospect on the board unless Detroit is going to take a running back this early. Aidan Hutchinson and Murphy are a physical tandem for many years.
Round 1 - Pick 7
Northwestern • Soph • 6'4" / 313 lbs
Projected Team
Las Vegas
PROSPECT RNK
8th
POSITION RNK
1st
If the Raiders are going to be held out of the rookie quarterback draft pool, then they will have to make plans elsewhere at the position; potentially Tom Brady. Regardless, the Raiders need to upgrade their offensive line.
Round 1 - Pick 8
Texas Tech • Soph • 6'6" / 275 lbs
Projected Team
Atlanta
PROSPECT RNK
16th
POSITION RNK
2nd
Wilson is a high upside player similar to Travon Walker a year ago. The talent pool has dipped a bit so the Falcons take a chance on a a player who could eventually be an elite talent.
Round 1 - Pick 9
Florida • Soph • 6'4" / 244 lbs
Projected Team
Carolina
PROSPECT RNK
19th
POSITION RNK
4th
The Panthers are desperate for a quarterback. If they do draft a rookie quarterback, then they need to make an effort to surround him with the talent necessary to succeed in the NFL.
Round 1 - Pick 10
South Carolina • Soph • 6'1" / 180 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
16th
POSITION RNK
2nd
Smith had a fantastic 2022 season and is currently the highest-rated cornerback on my board. He is an excellent fit for a Philadelphia defense that runs a league-average amount of man coverage.
Round 1 - Pick 11
Ohio State • Soph • 6'6" / 313 lbs
Projected Team
Tennessee
PROSPECT RNK
21st
POSITION RNK
2nd
Taylor Lewan seems to think Tennessee is going to part ways with him this offseason. The move would save them nearly $15 million toward the salary cap but quality offensive tackles do not come cheap. Even in the absence of Lewan, the Titans struggled to defend the corners so a ready-made replacement is not necessarily on the roster.
Round 1 - Pick 12
USC • Soph • 5'11" / 175 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
11th
POSITION RNK
1st
The Texans selected C.J. Stroud with the No. 2 overall selection and now are in a position to surround him with talent. Nico Collins and Addison should be a good start to that room as Brandin Cooks almost certainly enters his final season on the roster.
Round 1 - Pick 13
Alabama • Soph • 6'0" / 203 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Jets
PROSPECT RNK
10th
POSITION RNK
2nd
Jets senior advisor Phil Savage has a past with Nick Saban and the Alabama football program. Saban will have nothing but positive reviews for a player that has fulfilled a vital role on his defense at a high level.
Round 1 - Pick 14
TCU • Soph • 6'4" / 215 lbs
Projected Team
New England
PROSPECT RNK
27th
POSITION RNK
3rd
New England gets younger, cheaper and taller at the wide receiver position with the addition of Johnston. He battled injury this season but played at a high level when healthy.
Round 1 - Pick 15
Texas • Soph • 5'11" / 215 lbs
Projected Team
Green Bay
PROSPECT RNK
18th
POSITION RNK
2nd
A.J. Dillon is entering the final year of his rookie contract. Green Bay could save over $10 million toward the salary cap by moving on from Aaron Jones. He has a salary cap hit in excess of $20 million next season. Although unlikely, the Packers are faced with the chance to entirely remodel the running back room while adding a blue-chip talent.
Round 1 - Pick 16
Illinois • Soph • 6'0" / 185 lbs
Projected Team
Washington
PROSPECT RNK
13th
POSITION RNK
4th
Washington plays an average amount of man coverage but you have to be comfortable playing in a zone in today's NFL as well. Witherspoon is an incredibly intelligent player with great awareness, physicality and a fiery spirit.
Round 1 - Pick 17
Penn State • Soph • 6'2" / 194 lbs
Projected Team
Pittsburgh
PROSPECT RNK
20th
POSITION RNK
5th
Pittsburgh needs to upgrade the cornerback room and is able to do it with a legacy. The story writes itself as Porter Jr. takes the field where his father spent eight years of his playing career.
Round 1 - Pick 18
Oregon • Soph • 6'2" / 205 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
12th
POSITION RNK
3rd
Detroit has now devoted both of its first-round picks to the defensive side of the ball. The Lions have sunk a significant amount of resources into the unit over a two-year period. Can Jared Goff repay the team for its confidence in him?
Round 1 - Pick 19
Clemson • Soph • 6'2" / 238 lbs
Projected Team
Tampa Bay
PROSPECT RNK
43rd
POSITION RNK
1st
Lavonte David has nothing but void years left on his contract with Tampa Bay. As he exits, the door is open for Simpson to walk through. Devin White and Simpson are an athletic tandem as the franchise considers its future.
Round 1 - Pick 20
Clemson • Soph • 6'5" / 305 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
32nd
POSITION RNK
4th
The Seahawks added Will Levis with the first of their two selections in the opening round. They had an interior defender with the second pick as they continue stacking young talent on that side of the ball.
Round 1 - Pick 22
Georgia • Soph • 6'5" / 311 lbs
Projected Team
L.A. Chargers
PROSPECT RNK
26th
POSITION RNK
3rd
Los Angeles needs to add some speed to the offense but Justin Herbert isn't going to have time to find that speed downfield if protection on the right side does not improve. The Chargers' offensive line should be much better with a healthy Rashawn Slater at left tackle and Jones at right tackle.
Round 1 - Pick 23
Tennessee • Soph • 6'0" / 185 lbs
Projected Team
Baltimore
PROSPECT RNK
55th
POSITION RNK
7th
Not every wide receiver is an ideal fit for the AFC North franchise. The Ravens need another wide receiver with the capabilities of Rashod Bateman. They need a vertical threat with some size.
Round 1 - Pick 24
Ohio State • Soph • 6'0" / 197 lbs
Projected Team
Minnesota
PROSPECT RNK
25th
POSITION RNK
2nd
Adam Thielen has had 65-plus receptions in six of the past seven seasons, but he will turn 33 years old prior to the start of next season. Head coach Kevin O'Connell was accustomed to having multiple options at wide receiver in Los Angeles so they add a reliable third outlet.
Round 1 - Pick 25
Notre Dame • Soph • 6'4" / 265 lbs
Projected Team
Jacksonville
PROSPECT RNK
9th
POSITION RNK
1st
Jacksonville identifies a long-term plan at tight end for Trevor Lawrence.
Round 1 - Pick 26
Georgia • Soph • 6'2" / 207 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
PROSPECT RNK
22nd
POSITION RNK
6th
Ringo lasting this long will come as a surprise but there are concerns about his viability as an NFL cornerback despite his elite physical profile and testing. Defensive coordinator Wink Martindale has always played a man-heavy scheme, so Ringo lands in an ideal situation.
Round 1 - Pick 27
Arkansas • Soph • 6'5" / 234 lbs
Projected Team
Dallas
PROSPECT RNK
23rd
POSITION RNK
3rd
Former Vikings general manager Rick Spielman actually made this selection on the "With the First Pick" podcast this week and I loved it. Sanders plays an off-ball role predominantly but has also proven himself as a pass rusher. Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn should be able to maximize the versatility that Micah Parsons and Sanders offer.
Round 1 - Pick 28
Florida • Soph • 6'5" / 347 lbs
Projected Team
Cincinnati
PROSPECT RNK
15th
POSITION RNK
1st
There was a period during the season where it looked like the offensive line was starting to come together but it has been a big issue of late; injuries have played a role. They continue throwing assets at that position.
Round 1 - Pick 29
Texas A&M • Soph • 6'3" / 195 lbs
Projected Team
Denver
PROSPECT RNK
14th
POSITION RNK
1st
Denver fortifies its secondary with the addition of Johnson.
Round 1 - Pick 30
North Carolina • Soph • 5'9" / 171 lbs
Projected Team
Buffalo
PROSPECT RNK
35th
POSITION RNK
5th
Everyone witnessed the efficiency of the Buffalo offense with Cole Beasley working out of the slot last weekend but that is not a long-term solution. Downs is one of my personal favorites in this class because of his route-running ability and elusiveness post-catch.
Round 1 - Pick 31
Georgia • Soph • 6'2" / 238 lbs
Projected Team
Kansas City
PROSPECT RNK
49th
POSITION RNK
8th
Kansas City adds dynamic quality off the edge to pair with George Karlaftis.
Round 1 - Pick 32
Kansas State • Soph • 6'4" / 255 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
36th
POSITION RNK
4th
The Eagles have an aging front seven with the likes of Robert Quinn, Fletcher Cox, Brandon Graham and others but they have already started to address the future with the selection of Jordan Davis and now Anudike-Uzomah.