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The 2023 NFL draft is almost here, and the Chicago Bears have plenty of needs to address. General manager Ryan Poles has 10 draft picks to work with, including four in the top 64.
Defensive tackle is a top need for the Bears as they look to shore up the league’s worst defensive line from a season go. It’s not a question of if but when they go defensive tackle in the draft. But there are plenty of options in a deep class.
Here’s a look at the top defensive tackle prospects in the NFL draft:
1
Jalen Carter, Georgia
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2
Calijah Kancey, Pittsburgh
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3
Mazi Smith, Michigan
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4
Keeanu Benton, Wisconsin
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5
Bryan Bresee, Clemson
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6
Siaki Ika, Baylor
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7
Keondre Coburn, Texas
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8
Colby Wooden, Auburn
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9
Zacch Pickens, South Carolina
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10
Jaquelin Roy, LSU
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11
Nesta Jade Silvera, Arizona State
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12
Byron Young, Alabama
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13
Jerrod Clark, Coastal Carolina
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14
Gervon Dexter Sr., Florida
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15
Dante Stills, West Virginia
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16
DJ Dale, Alabama
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17
Cameron Young, Mississippi State
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18
Jalen Redmond, Oklahoma
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19
Brodric Martin, Western Kentucky
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20
Kobie Turner, Wake Forest
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