{"id":195673,"date":"2024-10-22T11:00:39","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T15:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=195673"},"modified":"2024-10-22T14:07:07","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T18:07:07","slug":"panthers-draft-pick-offers-bears-auspicious-opportunity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/10\/22\/panthers-draft-pick-offers-bears-auspicious-opportunity\/","title":{"rendered":"Panthers Draft Pick Offers the Bears a Auspicious Opportunity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ever since the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/10\/03\/bears-vs-panthers-testament-to-infamous-trade\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">infamous trade<\/a> between the Carolina Panthers and Chicago Bears, both franchises have gone in different directions. The Panthers appear to have lost faith in their No. 1 overall pick, Bryce Young, while the Bears are thriving with their own No. 1 pick, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/10\/18\/caleb-williams-offers-something-the-bears-never-had-at-qb\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Caleb Williams.<\/a> But it wasn&#8217;t just Williams that resulted from the trade that allowed Carolina to draft Young. The Bears also acquired star wide receiver <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/08\/05\/7-chicago-bears-who-could-be-pro-bowlers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">D.J. Moore<\/a> and a significant amount of draft capital, including a valuable second-round pick in this year\u2019s draft, giving them a auspicious opportunity to draft a premium player.<\/p>\n<h2>Panthers&#8217; Draft Pick Offers the Bears a Auspicious Opportunity<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s only Week 7, but the Panthers currently have the second overall pick behind the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/patriots\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">New England Patriots.<\/a> At 1-6, there&#8217;s little hope for a turnaround with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpfootballanalysis.com\/analysis\/nfl-strength-of-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">11th-hardest schedule in the NFL<\/a> and numerous injuries. On top of that, since the Bears own Carolina\u2019s second-rounder, they are currently positioned to select 34th overall, in addition to their own second-round pick. While there\u2019s still a lot of football left, the prospect of having what is essentially another first-round pick should have Bears fans excited. With that in mind, here are some intriguing prospects likely to be available at the 34th overall pick for the Bears.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Tank watch \ud83d\udc40 <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ot1HhqXhFK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/Ot1HhqXhFK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; DaWindyCity Productions (@dwcprodz) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dwcprodz\/status\/1848391337298600010?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 21, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Tyler Booker, Guard<\/h3>\n<p>Tyler Booker would be an ideal replacement for <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/10\/10\/browns-rams-panthers-could-have-trade-replacement-for-bears-nate-davis\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Nate Davis<\/a> at guard. He&#8217;s a monster in the trenches, with a sturdy build at 6&#8217;5&#8243; and 352 pounds. Booker excels in using his frame to pin down opponents and is solid in both run and pass protection. Ranked as the <a href=\"https:\/\/bleacherreport.com\/articles\/10135835-tyler-booker-nfl-draft-2025-scouting-report-for-alabama-iol\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">30th-best prospect<\/a> by Bleacher Report, he&#8217;ll only be 21 years old on draft day. So if the Bears want to solidify the guard positions by <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/08\/01\/glaring-issue-the-chicago-bears-must-address\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">potentially re-signing Teven Jenkins<\/a> and drafting Booker, it would be a huge boost for Caleb Williams.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"et\" dir=\"ltr\">Meet Alabama OL Tyler Booker\u2026future <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Bear?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Bear<\/a> ? \ud83d\udc40\ud83d\udc3b\u2b07\ufe0f <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rkpdONARGY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/rkpdONARGY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; IZ\ud83c\udfc8 (@Isaac__Zuniga) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Isaac__Zuniga\/status\/1837220859750289628?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 20, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Princely Umanmielen, Edge Rusher<\/h3>\n<p>A former teammate with Bears defensive tackle <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/10\/17\/chicago-bears-bold-predictions-for-the-road-ahead\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Gervon Dexter Sr.<\/a> at the University of Florida, Princely Umanmielen transferred to Ole Miss and has emerged as one of the top edge rushers in college football. His unique mix of speed and flexibility allows him to bend around the edge with ease, making him a versatile pass-rushing threat. Umanmielen\u2019s array of moves would be a great addition to the Bears\u2019 defensive line. He&#8217;s the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pff.com\/draft\/big-board?season=2025\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">39th-rated prospect,<\/a> according to PFF, and would make Dexter Sr. a happy camper in Chicago.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83e\udd79 I hope soooo <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WcJNmRR8I7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/WcJNmRR8I7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Gervon Dexter SR (@GervonDexter) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GervonDexter\/status\/1840101242661372304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 28, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Dontay Corleone, Defensive Tackle<\/h3>\n<p>With arguably the coolest nickname in college football, &#8220;The Godfather,&#8221; Dontay Corleone is PFF&#8217;s 38th-ranked prospect. Despite being undersized at 6&#8217;1&#8243; and 320 pounds, he <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/07\/30\/2025-nfl-draft-profile-dontay-corleone\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">combines speed and power with natural athleticism.<\/a> His relentless motor more than compensates for his stature, giving him the potential to become a strong contributor alongside Montez Sweat and the rest of the Bears&#8217; defensive front.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">So awesome to see Cincinnati NT Dontay Corleone (<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dontaycorleone2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@dontaycorleone2<\/a>) back in full form.<\/p>\n<p>Four pressures at 6\u20191, 320 at nose tackle vs. a strong Miami (OH) OL. <\/p>\n<p>Stud.<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ShrineBowlWhosNext?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#ShrineBowlWhosNext<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Bu9Fh7Yr4w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/Bu9Fh7Yr4w<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Eric Galko (@EricGalko) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EricGalko\/status\/1836407642064908611?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 18, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Tate Ratledge, Guard<\/h3>\n<p>The last enticing prospect is Georgia guard Tate Ratledge. Known for his consistency at right guard, he&#8217;s committed just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfldraftbuzz.com\/Player\/Tate-Ratledge-OL-Georgia\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">three penalties over 1,581 snaps.<\/a> Ratledge stands out for his high football IQ and ability to move defenders with ease. While his potential is enormous, he was sidelined this season with a sprained ankle. Despite the setback, he has the skill set to quickly become a key piece on the Bears&#8217; offensive line.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main Image: Daniel Bartel &#8211; USA Today Sports<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the Panthers&#8217; season not going as planned, the Bears will reap the rewards with their 2025 second-round draft selection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4976,"featured_media":195790,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[23,30],"tags":[32605,7403,32706,7661,32868,10071,32867],"class_list":["post-195673","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bears","category-panthers","tag-2025-nfl-draft","tag-chicago-bears-news","tag-dontay-corleone","tag-panthers-featured","tag-princely-umanmielen","tag-tate-ratledge","tag-tyler-booker"],"modified_by":"Isaac Zuniga","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/195673","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4976"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=195673"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/195673\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/195790"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=195673"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=195673"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=195673"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}