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We are officially in the offseason, which means we're also in full-on draft mode. And while there's virtually no chance the Bears stay put at No. 1, for the purposes of this pre-combine mock draft, we're not going with any trades.

That said, four quarterbacks are among the first nine picks, and there are still four more teams who have immediate QB needs and could be in the trade-up business before it's all said and done. Also expect there to be a run on edge rushers, defensive backs and offensive linemen. And unlike recent drafts, this wide receiver group could be lacking depth at the top, but there could be good value in the middle rounds.

Keep reading to see all the first-round selections.

And remember to check out "With the First Pick," our NFL Draft podcast. I'm joined every week by former Vikings general manager Rick Spielman. In fact, we'll now be expanding our coverage to several times per week in the lead up to the draft, with CBS Sports NFL Draft analysts Josh Edwards, Chris Trapasso and Emory Hunt, as well as other folks in the CBS Sports family. You can watch us live on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. For updates and reminders, you can follow me on Twitter at @ryanwilsonCBS.

Remember: there are only 31 picks in this mock draft because the Dolphins were stripped of their first-round pick due to tampering.

For more extensive draft content, check out our latest prospect rankings and mock drafts, as well as our new weekly podcast, "With the First Pick," featuring former Vikings general manager Rick Spielman. (Check out the latest episode below.)

NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
Round 1 - Pick 1
Alabama • 6'4" / 243 lbs
Projected Team
Chicago
PROSPECT RNK
1st
POSITION RNK
1st
The Bears moved on from Robert Quinn before the trade deadline, so they'll be in the market for an edge rusher this offseason. Will Anderson Jr. is in the same pre-draft conversations as Chase Young and Nick Bosa when it comes to best non-QB players in a class.
Round 1 - Pick 2
Alabama • 5'10" / 204 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
3rd
POSITION RNK
1st
Bryce Young might be historically undersized by successful NFL QB standards, but we don't care. He's been that good for Alabama, dragging that team to victory just about every week. And he did it with none of the playmakers that made life so much easier for Tua Tagovailoa and Mac Jones in previous years.
Round 1 - Pick 3
Texas Tech • 6'6" / 275 lbs
Projected Team
Arizona
PROSPECT RNK
16th
POSITION RNK
2nd
The more you watch of Tyree Wilson, the more you love his game. Not only what he put on tape at Texas Tech, but his upside 2-3 years down the road. He's long, has the frame to add weight if needed, and is a dominant, high-motor pass rusher who can take over games.
Round 1 - Pick 4
Ohio State • 6'3" / 218 lbs
Projected Team
Indianapolis
PROSPECT RNK
4th
POSITION RNK
2nd
Since Andrew Luck's retirement, the Colts have had little success turning to QBs nearing the end of their careers, and it's safe to assume that owner Jim Irsay will be looking for the team's next face of the franchise. C.J. Stroud has flown under the national-media radar all season, but some NFL teams will tell you he'll be in the running for QB1, and his performance in the College Football Playoff semifinal game vs. Georgia showed that he can beat you with his arm and his legs.
Round 1 - Pick 5
Georgia • 6'3" / 314 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
2nd
POSITION RNK
1st
Jalen Carter, who was arguably the best defender on a '21 Georgia D that had five first-round picks, would fill a huge void in Seattle, where the defense has struggled getting after the quarterback.
Round 1 - Pick 6
Clemson • 6'5" / 275 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
5th
POSITION RNK
2nd
Myles Murphy turned 21 in early January, and while we'd like to see him play with more consistency ... he just turned 21 in early January. He has all the physical tools you look for in an elite edge defenders and it's easy to see him in a few years being dominant. And that, in large part, is what makes him such an interesting prospect.
Round 1 - Pick 7
Kentucky • 6'4" / 229 lbs
Projected Team
Las Vegas
PROSPECT RNK
6th
POSITION RNK
3rd
It's hard to imagine that Jarrett Stidham is in the team's long-term plans as a starter. And with Derek Carr set to be somewhere else in 2023 -- and Tom Brady officially-for-now retired, drafting a QB seems to be a high priority. Levis, who definitely looks the part, was plagued by injuries and poor play all fall. That said, NFL teams love how he projects to the next level, but he'll be a controversial talking point in the coming months.
Round 1 - Pick 8
Penn State • 6'2" / 194 lbs
Projected Team
Atlanta
PROSPECT RNK
20th
POSITION RNK
4th
Joey Porter Jr. is the prototypical big, physical cornerback who looks like he belongs in the NFL. He can sometimes get a little too handsy downfield, but he checks many of the boxes of what teams look for when drafting DBs.
Round 1 - Pick 9
Florida • 6'4" / 244 lbs
Projected Team
Carolina
PROSPECT RNK
19th
POSITION RNK
4th
Anthony Richardson is one of the most exciting prospects in this class. The problem: he's short on experience, and while his physical tools are rare, the Panthers are in dire need of a starting QB right now. David Tepper could choose to go the free agency route (again), but that has been, shall we say, a crapshoot. At the end of the day, Carolina may have to move inside the top 5 if it wants to get a quarterback with Day 1 starter potential.
Round 1 - Pick 10
USC • 5'11" / 175 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
11th
POSITION RNK
1st
Jordan Addison isn't a big target, but he's one of the most dynamic players in the country who can line up anywhere. The only question is whether Addison or Quentin Johnston will be WR1. Two different body types, two different playing styles -- both dominant.
Round 1 - Pick 11
Ohio State • 6'6" / 313 lbs
Projected Team
Tennessee
PROSPECT RNK
21st
POSITION RNK
2nd
Paris Johnson, who played left tackle for the Buckeyes this season, also has experience on the interior; either way, he is a Day 1 starter.
Round 1 - Pick 12
Northwestern • 6'4" / 313 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
8th
POSITION RNK
1st
Peter Skoronski is solid and consistent, which are two of the best things you can say about an offensive lineman. The biggest issue he'll face during the pre-draft process will be arm length and whether his NFL future is at tackle or guard.
Round 1 - Pick 13
Florida • 6'5" / 347 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Jets
PROSPECT RNK
15th
POSITION RNK
1st
O'Cyrus Torrence transferred from Louisiana and didn't miss a beat. He was dominant for Florida last fall, he was dominant during Senior Bowl practices, and if history is any guide, he'll be dominant in the NFL, too.
Round 1 - Pick 14
TCU • 6'4" / 215 lbs
Projected Team
New England
PROSPECT RNK
27th
POSITION RNK
3rd
Quentin Johnston's an above-the-rim playmaker whose athleticism and contested-catch abilities make him in the running for WR1. Mac Jones has a new offensive coordinator and now he gets a new downfield target.
Round 1 - Pick 15
Iowa • 6'5" / 272 lbs
Projected Team
Green Bay
PROSPECT RNK
64th
POSITION RNK
8th
Lukas Van Ness never started a game at Iowa, but that's not the point. The point is that NFL teams love his size, his athleticism, and where his game could be a couple of years from now. Purdue's George Karlaftis went at the end of Round 1 a year ago, and USC's Drake Jackson went a round later; both players were high-upside prospects who exceeded expectations as rookies. Van Ness is in the same conversation but could be the best of the bunch.
Round 1 - Pick 16
Illinois • 6'0" / 185 lbs
Projected Team
Washington
PROSPECT RNK
13th
POSITION RNK
3rd
Devon Witherspoon had a great season for the Illini, and while there will be questions about his slight frame, you wouldn't know it watching him play.
Round 1 - Pick 17
Alabama • 6'0" / 203 lbs
Projected Team
Pittsburgh
PROSPECT RNK
10th
POSITION RNK
1st
Brian Branch isn't the first name you hear about when the conversation turns to Alabama's defense, but maybe he should be. He's a sure tackler, can blitz off the edge, and is solid in coverage. And if Nick Saban trusts him, that's all you need to know about his NFL prospects.
Round 1 - Pick 18
Maryland • 6'2" / 205 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
201st
POSITION RNK
10th
Maryland teammate and fellow CB Jakorian Bennett got much of the buzz in the fall, but Deonte Banks put together the type of season that will land you in the top-50 conversation. He's a fluid athlete who is also a big, physical corner who can run with NFL wide receivers.
Round 1 - Pick 19
Oregon • 6'2" / 205 lbs
Projected Team
Tampa Bay
PROSPECT RNK
12th
POSITION RNK
2nd
Christian Gonzalez, a Colorado transfer, is a big-time athlete who is still growing into the position. He has the size, strength and speed to line up against NFL wide receivers; he just needs to improve in run support.
Round 1 - Pick 20
Ohio State • 6'0" / 197 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
25th
POSITION RNK
2nd
Jaxon Smith-Njigba barely saw the field during the 2022 season because of injuries, but he's still one of the top wideouts in the class. And with Geno Smith about to get paid, the Seahawks might as well get him some more weapons.
Round 1 - Pick 21
Oklahoma • 6'5" / 315 lbs
Projected Team
L.A. Chargers
PROSPECT RNK
28th
POSITION RNK
4th
There was some thought that Harrison might return to Oklahoma for an NIL deal that was too good to pass up, but he's instead opted for the NFL. He's one of the top tackles in the class, and now the question is whether he finds his way into Round 1 or goes early on Day 2.
Round 1 - Pick 22
Texas • 5'11" / 215 lbs
Projected Team
Baltimore
PROSPECT RNK
18th
POSITION RNK
2nd
Bijan Robinson is special, and while he is probably one of the best players in this class, he could still be around late in Round 1 because he's a running back. And while the Ravens and offensive coordinator Greg Roman have parted ways, it's fair to assume that the team will still revolve around Lamar Jackson and the run game. J.K. Dobbins showed flashes after returning from ACL surgery, but there isn't a lot of depth behind him. A backfield of Jackson, Dobbins and Robinson is a problem for the rest of the AFC, even if Baltimore has more pressing needs here.
Round 1 - Pick 23
Arkansas • 6'5" / 234 lbs
Projected Team
Minnesota
PROSPECT RNK
23rd
POSITION RNK
1st
Drew Sanders is a former five-star who transferred from Alabama after the 2021 season, and all he did was show out for the Razorbacks. He was an edge rusher for the Crimson Tide, but he lined up all over the defense for Arkansas. He's a one-man wrecking crew when he's on the field.
Round 1 - Pick 24
Ohio State • 6'8" / 375 lbs
Projected Team
Jacksonville
PROSPECT RNK
34th
POSITION RNK
7th
We'll see if Dawand Jones ultimately finds his way into the first round, but it's hard to overlook just how dominant he was in one day of practice at the Senior Bowl. Yes, his footwork needs some fine-tuning, but his huge frame, long arms and enormous wingspan more than make up for what he lacks in quickness. He's block-out-the-sun big, even when standing next to his offensive linemates.
Round 1 - Pick 25
Georgia • 6'2" / 207 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
PROSPECT RNK
22nd
POSITION RNK
5th
The Georgia-to-first-round pipeline continues. A year after five Bulldogs went in Round 1, expect a handful this time around, too. Kelee Ringo is a long, physical corner who has matched up against some of the best players in the country.
Round 1 - Pick 26
Tennessee • 6'0" / 185 lbs
Projected Team
Dallas
PROSPECT RNK
55th
POSITION RNK
7th
Jalin Hyatt wasn't in the first-round conversation heading into the 2022 season, but he's a great example of a player taking advantage of his opportunities, thanks in large part to Hendon Hooker's Heisman Trophy campaign. Hyatt is a bona-fide deep threat who consistently ran past defensive backs who were helpless to do much about it all season.
Round 1 - Pick 27
Notre Dame • 6'4" / 265 lbs
Projected Team
Buffalo
PROSPECT RNK
7th
POSITION RNK
1st
Michael Mayer is more Gronk than Kelce, but that's not a bad thing. And in Green Bay, he'll get plenty of chances, whether it's with Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Love, or the QB behind Door No. 3.
Round 1 - Pick 28
Georgia • 6'5" / 311 lbs
Projected Team
Cincinnati
PROSPECT RNK
26th
POSITION RNK
3rd
Broderick Jones had had a strong '22 campaign for the Bulldogs, where he has faced some of the best defensive players in the country every day at practice for the last two years. He's not yet a finished product, but he has the athleticism and strength to be a difference-maker when he puts it all together.
Round 1 - Pick 29
Alabama • 5'9" / 200 lbs
Projected Team
New Orleans
PROSPECT RNK
17th
POSITION RNK
1st
Jahmyr Gibbs has drawn comparisons to Dalvin Cook and Alvin Kamara as both a runner and a receiver. The Saints have big needs at QB, for sure, but they're not going to find one at this point in the first round. Instead, they double up on Kamara-type talents in the backfield.
Round 1 - Pick 30
South Carolina • 6'1" / 180 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
7th
POSITION RNK
1st
James Bradberry will be a free agent in a few weeks, and while there are very few holes on this defense, there will be depth needs in the secondary. Cam Smith is a first-round talent who can be a Day 1 contributor.
Round 1 - Pick 31
Oregon State • 6'6" / 253 lbs
Projected Team
Kansas City
PROSPECT RNK
62nd
POSITION RNK
4th
Luke Musgrave was getting some late-first/early Day-2 buzz down at the Senior Bowl, and while he didn't have a great week, it was certainly easy to see why teams like him. He missed most of '22 with an injury, but he's well built, long, and has the athleticism to consistently separate from both safeties and linebackers. His blocking is a work in progress, but he'll be a contributor in the passing game from Day 1.