From NFL.com’s Bucky Brooks:

Round 1, Pick 1 (from CAR) – QB Caleb Williams, USC

The Bears are all in on the spectacular playmaker from USC. Williams has been the odds-on favorite to land in Chicago since the beginning of the process. General manager Ryan Poles makes it official on Thursday evening.

Round 1, Pick 9 – WR Rome Odunze, Washington

As a physical playmaker with a high IQ and positional flexibility, Odunze is a perfect complement to veteran studs DJ Moore and Keenan Allen in the receiving corps. Caleb Williams has quite the arsenal to work with.

From ESPN’s Jordan Reid:

Round 1, Pick 1 (from CAR) – QB Caleb Williams, USC

The presumed No. 1 pick, Williams would enter a favorable situation for a rookie QB. Chicago has a solid pass-catching trio in DJ Moore, Cole Kmet and Keenan Allen, and the offensive line has two reliable tackles in Darnell Wright and Braxton Jones. Williams displays all the traits you want in a franchise quarterback, and he truly excels outside of structure — he had a 31-to-4 touchdown-to-interception ratio outside the pocket over three years in college. Easy pick.

Round 1, Pick 9 – EDGE Dallas Turner, Alabama

Considering the Bears have four total picks, trading back for more draft capital is certainly a possibility. However, defensive end hasn’t really been addressed by GM Ryan Poles, outside of last season’s trade for Montez Sweat, and Chicago had 30 sacks in 2023, second fewest in the NFL. Turner is explosive in getting to the QB. After a 10-sack final season at Alabama, he’d join Sweat to form a really good edge rush.

From USA Today’s Nate Davis:

Round 1, Pick 1 (from CAR) – QB Caleb Williams, USC

Any slim notion that the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner might be available to other teams evaporated with Justin Fields’ trade to Pittsburgh. Williams has drawn (unfair) comparisons to Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers and peak Russell Wilson – which certainly means he’ll be expected to settle a position that’s usually been in flux in the Windy City for the past century. A multi-threat weapon who can make throws with the highest level of difficulty, Williams should essentially complete Chicago’s rebuild.

Round 1, Pick 9 – WR Rome Odunze, Washington

Trading down could be temping for Chicago, which has a draft-low four selections, as well. Yet the Bears, who have been busily building a proper supporting cast for Williams, are also dangerously thin at wideout behind DJ Moore and Keenan Allen, who will be 32 by Week 1 and is only under contract for this season. Spectacular as Harrison and Nabers are, plenty of proponents for Odunze, an All-American last year and All-Pac-12 member the past two. The 6-3, 212-pounder has a sterling off-field reputation plus the ball skills and production (92 catches, for 1,640 yards, 13 TDs in 2023) to be a co-WR1 with Moore in 2025 and beyond.

From FOX Sports’ Rob Rang:

Round 1, Pick 1 (from CAR) – QB Caleb Williams, USC

No surprise at the top with the Bears selecting Williams, the most gifted quarterback of the class. The 2022 Heisman Trophy winner’s unique combination of improvisational ability and accuracy to all levels should make the Bears an immediate playoff contender. 

Round 1, Pick 9 – OT Joe Alt, Notre Dame

If Caleb Williams is really going to take the NFL by storm, he’ll need greater protection up front than Chicago provided Justin Fields. Pairing the pro-ready Alt with last year’s top pick Darnell Wright would give the Bears the size and physicality up front that they haven’t had in decades.

From Pro Football Focus:

Round 1, Pick 1 (from CAR) – QB Caleb Williams, USC

The first pick in the 2024 NFL Draft is a no-brainer. Chicago needs a new signal-caller, and Williams is one of the cleanest prospects in recent memory. With 72 passing touchdowns and 59 big-time throws since 2022, Williams brings the necessary passing skill set to revitalize the Bears’ offense.

Round 1, Pick 13 (from LV) – WR Brian Thomas Jr., LSU

Mock Trade: Bears receive Pick Nos. 13 and 44; Raiders receive Pick No. 9 and a 2025 third-round pick

With the Bears having only four draft picks, and the top three receivers gone by the ninth pick, accumulating draft capital via a trade-down makes sense. Brian Thomas Jr. steps into a situation where he doesn’t have to be the team’s top receiver immediately. He can develop his route running while still aiding Caleb Williams‘ transition to the NFL.

From CBS Sports’ Eric Galko:

Round 1, Pick 1 (from CAR) – QB Caleb Williams, USC

Caleb Williams going first overall is set in stone. The question really will come down to how the Bears want to use the rest of their draft. I’m fascinated to see if they use the No. 9 pick to add more weapons to their offense, trade down for more picks, or bank on Williams and their offseason additions to be enough for their offense.

Round 1, Pick 15 (from IND) – EDGE Dallas Turner, Alabama

Chicago may stay put and take Byron Murphy II or Turner at 9, but being able to trade down, grab more future assets, and being able to pair Montez Sweat with Turner can give the Bears a strong pass rush for the future.

From Sports Illustrated’s Conor Orr:

Round 1, Pick 1 (from CAR) – QB Caleb Williams, USC

The only real decision since Day 1. My only issue with this selection? By not bringing in Williams with a new regime, the Bears are putting a lot of institutional pressure on Williams and a win-or-go-home coaching staff that has already experienced the rigors of the hot seat. 

Round 1, Pick 16 (from IND) – EDGE Jared Verse, Florida State

The board breaks for Chicago, and the Bears get the No. 1 quarterback and pass rusher available in the draft. Verse had 30 tackles for loss and 18 sacks over two seasons with the Seminoles, and gives head coach Matt Eberflus the ammunition he needs to create hell up front for opposing teams. A Bears defense that played well defensively down the stretch last year gets much better. 

From Yahoo! Sports’ Charles McDonald and Nate Tice:

Round 1, Pick 1 (from CAR) – QB Caleb Williams, USC

Not much more to say about this one. Williams took only one top-30 visit and it was with the Bears. Congratulations, Bears fans. You might actually have the quarterback you’ve always wanted — Williams is that promising.

Round 1, Pick 7 (from TEN) – WR Rome Odunze, Washington

Chicago jumps the Falcons to get their hands on Odunze, who has the potential to be a true No. 1 receiver in the NFL. Wide receiver is not an immediate need for the Bears with DJ Moore and Keenan Allen on the roster, but Allen won’t be around forever and Odunze is one of the premier players in this draft. Moore, Allen and Odunze would be a fantastic trio for Caleb Williams to work with and he would have Moore and Odunze for the long term.

From ESPN’s Courtney Cronin:

Round 1, Pick 1 (from CAR) – QB Caleb Williams, USC

Drafting Williams with the No. 1 overall pick has felt like a foregone conclusion since Chicago traded quarterback Justin Fields to Pittsburgh last month. The Bears are the only NFL franchise to never have a quarterback throw for 4,000 yards or 30 touchdowns in a season and will rely on Williams, the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner, to put an end to their decades-long QB futility. Williams joins a roster flush with Pro Bowl talent.

Round 1, Pick 9 – WR Rome Odunze, Washington

Bears general manager Ryan Poles continues to add to the offense with Odunze, a receiver who might have been the first off the board in drafts that didn’t feature so much talent at wideout. Adding the big-bodied receiver to a position group that already boasts DJ Moore and Keenan Allen gives the Bears an unquestioned top-five trio for Williams’ rookie season.

From 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov:

Round 1, Pick 1 (from CAR) – QB Caleb Williams, USC

This pick has been locked in for months now. The Chicago Bears have never had a quarterback throw for 4,000 yards or 30 touchdowns in a season. The Bears hope Caleb Williams does that and a lot more for the city of Chicago, which has been desperately waiting for a franchise quarterback.

Round 1, Pick 9 – WR Rome Odunze, Washington

Once the Bears come back on the clock at No. 9 they will only have three picks remaining in this draft, so they’re another team that would make sense to trade down. Ryan Poles has already traded down seven times in his short tenure as general manager.

If they stick, it’s difficult to see them passing on Rome Odunze, who would join DJ Moore and Keenan Allen. That would be pretty good company for Caleb Williams.

From The Ringer’s Danny Kelly:

Round 1, Pick 1 (from CAR) – QB Caleb Williams, USC

We don’t say this enough of the obvious selections, so here’s a reminder: This is the best pick of the first round. Williams is the sort of quarterback prospect who comes around only once every few drafts, and he lands in a great environment in Chicago. I expect a long and prolific career.

Round 1, Pick 9 – DT Byron Murphy II, Texas

The Bears double-dipped at defensive tackle last season with Gervon Dexter in the second round and Zacch Pickens in the third—so why Murphy? Well, Justin Jones and his 720 snaps went out the door in free agency, and head coach Matt Eberflus has made it clear he would like to add to the team’s pass rush from any alignment: outside, opposite Montez Sweat, or on the interior. Murphy was named as a dark horse to go in the top 10 earlier this week by NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah, and I think that’ll gain even more steam over the next few days.

From Sporting News’ Vinnie Iyer:

Round 1, Pick 1 (from CAR) – QB Caleb Williams, USC

Williams has the ceiling of Patrick Mahomes with his arm, improv skills, and athleticism. The extending of plays to deliver big passes and improv also should remind offensive coordinator Shane Waldron of his one-time Seahawks QB, Russell Wilson.

Round 1, Pick 9 – EDGE Laiatu Latu, UCLA

The Bears should think about following up Williams with another key defensive cornerstone for Matt Eberflus. They don’t really need to go far for a comparison. They acquired a similar-sized smooth pass rusher in Montez Sweat (6-6, 262 pounds) last season, so they should love the thought of them being bookends.

From Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs:

Round 1, Pick 1 (from CAR) – QB Caleb Williams, USC

The Bears have a better roster for a quarterback set to go No. 1 than there has been in a mighty long time. Wide receivers DJ Moore and Keenan Allen, tight ends Cole Kmet and Gerald Everett and an offensive line that should be improved will put Williams in position to avoid some of the bumps in the road encountered by many rookie quarterbacks — including some in the recent Bears past.

Round 1, Pick 9 – WR Rome Odunze, Washington

This feels like a spot where the Bears will either grab Odunze, who had a super-productive career at Washington, or select Murphy. One of them likely will be available if Poles passes on a trade-down scenario. Odunze could quickly emerge as a future star with Caleb Williams and essentially replace Keenan Allen in the future.

From SB Nation’s Joseph Acosta:

Round 1, Pick 1 (from CAR) – QB Caleb Williams, USC

You can put this one in stone at this point. Williams probably already has an apartment picked out on Lakeshore Drive by now.

Round 1, Pick 9 – WR Malik Nabers, LSU

This pick also could be one that gets traded back, as the Bears still need help along both lines. However, when you get the chance to add a walking big play in Malik Nabers, you got to. Nabers is a little similar to DJ Moore, yes, but that explosiveness will play well with new QB Caleb Williams.

From Touchdown Wire’s Alyssa Barbieri:

Round 1, Pick 1 (from CAR) – QB Caleb Williams, USC

There’s little doubt what the Bears will do at No. 1 as Caleb Williams has been the pick for weeks now. It’s all a matter of making it official on draft night. Chicago has made no secret of their intentions with Williams, who will be tasked with breaking the QB curse that’s haunted this franchise for decades. Luckily, Williams is coming into arguably the best situation ever for a No. 1 quarterback. Not only does he have a slew of weapons, including DJ Moore and Keenan Allen, and a solid offensive line, but he also has the backing of a potential top-five defense and a quarterback-friendly offensive coordinator in Shane Waldron. Not to mention, Williams has been hailed by some as the best QB prospect since Andrew Luck. He’s got the arm talent, mobility and creativity that make him an enticing quarterback prospect. Now, it’s about developing him.

Round 1, Pick 9 – EDGE Dallas Turner, Alabama

The Bears will have several options at No. 9, depending how the board falls. They can stay and make the selection, trade back, trade up, who knows. But in this scenario, the top three receivers were off the board and Chicago went with arguably the top edge rusher in Dallas Turner. When looking at this roster, edge rusher is the glaring need heading into the 2024 season, and it could be the difference between a top-10 and top-five defense. The Bears already have a stud in Montez Sweat. Adding Turner, who has length, athleticism and explosiveness, to play opposite him would give them a dynamic 1-2 punch to elevate this defensive front.