The Chicago Bears selected Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright with the 10th overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.
After electing to trade back one spot from No. 9 with the Philadelphia Eagles for pick No. 10 and a 2024 fourth-round pick, the Bears added some pass protection for quarterback Justin Fields in Wright, who’s an immediate plug-and-play tackle.
Wright is a versatile offensive lineman who’s played both left and right tackle as a four-year starter at Tennessee. Wright is a reliable pass protector — not allowing a sack in 19 consecutive games — but needs to improve as a run blocker. He allowed just eight pressures last season, per PFF. Wright would be a plug-and-play right tackle for Chicago, who recently hosted him for a Top 30 visit.
The #Bears are selecting Tennessee OT Darnell Wright with pick No. 10. A true RT and an immediate plug-and-play. Protection for Justin Fields.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 28, 2023
Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter, whose stock fell after off-field issues and a poor pro day performance, fell to Chicago at No. 9. But the Bears opted to pass on Carter, who they hosted for a Top 30 visit, and landed a top tackle for Fields.
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