Chicago Bears: 5 most likely options for the No. 9 pick based on multiple reports

The Chicago Bears will start the 2024 NFL Draft with two picks inside the top ten. There isn’t much of a smokescreen hovering over the No. 1 pick, as the Bears are expected to officially select Caleb Williams, barring any last-minute surprise.

The Chicago Bears have a big decision to make at No. 9

The real drama for the Bears is with the No. 9 pick. General manager Ryan Poles split his advisers into three teams so the Bears could debate between taking a pass catcher, pass rusher, or offensive tackle with the No. 9 pick–that is if they choose not to trade down for more picks.

Based on reports and former scouts’ assessments of the draft board, here are the five most likely options for the Bears at No. 9 and a bonus option on who their likely trade partners would be for the No. 9 pick.

5. Romeo Odunze

Odunze is heading into the NFL after four seasons at Washington. He helped lead the team to a National Championship appearance against the Michigan Wolverines. The six-foot-three, 215-pound wide receiver caught 92 passes for 1,640 yards and 13 touchdowns. He had a 1,000+ receiving year for the 2022 season.

Odunze was Michael Penix Jr’s best weapon in Washington. He has a chance to upgrade at quarterback with Caleb Williams in Chicago. Per Kaitlin Sharkey, Odunze worked out with Willians, D.J. Moore, and Keenan Allen in Los Angeles last week.

Last week in LA, Rome Odunze was part of a throwing session with #Bears WRs DJ Moore, Keenan Allen and future Bears QB Caleb Williams. More from Odunze tonight 4,5,6 @WGNTV @GNSportsTV pic.twitter.com/xuatIyqPv0

— Kaitlin Sharkey (@KRoseSharkey) April 24, 2024