Larry Mayer

With the NFL Draft kicking off tonight, here's a final compilation of what local and national reporters are predicting the Bears will do with the No. 10 pick:

Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune

Pick:Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams

Comment:If Cam Ward is the only quarterback selected in the first nine picks and the Bears can't get one of the elite prospects in this draft, they're expected to seek a trade down. If no suitable move is available, they can use the pick on Michigan tight end Colston Loveland, take the first true cornerback off the board, roll the dice on an imperfect left tackle prospect or add to the defensive line. Williams is a high-ceiling prospect who can bring juice to the pass rush.

Bucky Brooks, NFL.com

Pick:Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr.

Comment:New head coach Ben Johnson's experience with a dominant line while running the offense for division-rival Detroit could prompt him to add more resources to the Bears' front, even after it was fortified in free agency. Banks is a natural left tackle with the athleticism and shadowboxing skills to protectCaleb Williams' blind side.

Dane Brugler, The Athletic

Pick:Penn State tight end Tyler Warren

Comment:This is a pairing that grew on me the more and more I considered it. Ben Johnson runs a decent amount of "12" personnel, which would get both Warren andCole Kmeton the field. Warren can be for Chicago what Sam LaPorta was to Detroit the last two seasons.

Walter Cherepinsky, Walter Football

Pick:Penn State tight end Tyler Warren

Comment:The Bears have Cole Kmet, so this selection could be confusing until you consider that they lost Keenan Allen and didn't replace him. With Allen gone, the Bears could draft an elite tight end and go to a two-tight end set.

Courtney Cronin, ESPN

Pick:Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr.

Comment:The Bears are in a precarious spot at the end of the Top 10. I don't believe Ashton Jeanty will be available. I don't see Will Campbell making it past the Patriots at No. 4. Chicago flipped the interior of the offensive line this offseason and shouldn't stop addressing the protection around Caleb Williams if their left tackle of the future is available.

Charles Davis, NFL.com

Pick:Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams

Comment:Size, speed, explosiveness -- Williams has the traits teams are looking for in an edge rusher. The Bears'Montez Sweatwelcomes the help.

Nate Davis, USA Today

Pick:Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr.

Eric Edholm, NFL.com

Pick:Penn State tight end Tyler Warren

Comment:With two picks coming early in Round 2, the Bears can afford to take a luxury pick -- a nice Tonka truck for Ben Johnson to play with -- and swing back later for the tackle.

Josh Edwards, CBS Sports

Pick:Missouri tackle Armand Membou

Comment:The idea is to move Armand Membou from his home at right tackle to left tackle. He has the athleticism to do so, but whether or not that conversion is successful will depend upon the extra time that he puts in away from the field and the makeup of the player. Ben Johnson has finished construction on a physical offensive line his first season in the Windy City.

Chris Emma, The Score 670 AM

Pick:LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell

Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times

Pick:Missouri offensive tackle Armand Membou

Comment:Not an exciting pick, but a valuable one. They would love another tight end, but Bears have Cole Kmet.

Patrick Finley, Chicago Sun-Times

Pick:Penn State tight end Tyler Warren

Comment:The multi-faceted Warren, who ran for 218 yards and threw six times last year, is perfect for mad scientist Ben Johnson.

Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic

Pick:Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams

Comment:Here's some synergy with 2018 when the Bears hired a first-time, offensive-minded head coach, but the first pick of the Matt Nagy era was Georgia linebacker Roquan Smith, who would massively help veteran defensive coordinator Vic Fangio's defense. Seven years later, Ryan Poles and first-time, offensive-minded head coach Ben Johnson get a weapon for veteran defensive coordinator Dennis Allen's defense in Williams, who has the size and length that fits what Allen likes at the position. With Montez Sweat andDayo Odeyingboalready on the roster, Williams doesn't need to be more than a rotational edge rusher early on, as he can continue to grow into the position.

Daniel Flick, Sports Illustrated

Pick:Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr.

Comment:New coach Ben Johnson has been remaking the offensive line since taking the job, trading forJoe Thuney,Jonah Jacksonand now selecting Banks to shore things up in front of Caleb Williams.

Mike Florio, Pro Football Talk

Pick:Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty

Alan Goldsher, Sports Illustrated

Pick:North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton at No. 17 via trade with Bengals that includes Bears acquiring defensive end Trey Hendrickson.

Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune

Pick:Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr.

Daniel Harms, The Draft Network

Pick:Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty

Jacob Infante, Pro Football Network

Pick:North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton

Comment:The Chicago Bears aggressively addressed their offensive line early in the offseason, and they added some talent up front for their defensive line. In this NFL Mock Draft, they give new head coach Ben Johnson a potential superstar running back like he had in Detroit.

Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.com

Pick:Penn State tight end Tyler Warren

Comment:With the top offensive linemen and Jeanty off the board, Warren becomes a very attractive piece for Ben Johnson's offense. The Bears will be living in 12 personnel with Warren, Cole Kmet,DJ MooreandRome Odunzeon the field. That's a group to be excited about.

Alex Joyce, Sports Illustrated

Pick:Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty at No. 5 via trade with Jaguars

Comment:It's looking more and more likely that Jeanty ends up going higher than originally expected. New Bears head coach Ben Johnson just watched what having a duo of Montgomery and Gibbs did for the Lions. Now he adds a star running back to pair withD'Andre Swiftin Chicago. Armed with an extra second round pick from the Carolina trade two years ago, the Bears can give up one of those two to add a dynamic playmaker to the offense.

Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.com

Pick:Penn State tight end Tyler Warren

Comment:New coach Ben Johnson would love having Warren in his offense. At 6-foot-6, Warren lines up just about anywhere, will consistently be a mismatch for defenders and can catch everything thrown in his neighborhood. The Bears focused on improving their offensive line in free agency, and now they can get Caleb Williams an elite playmaker.

Chris Kwiecinski, Fox 32 Chicago

Pick:Penn State tight end Tyler Warren

Comment:This draft is deep with offensive linemen, running backs and pass rushers. The Bears can add at those positions with their two second-round selections. There's only one Warren. If you thought Johnson was a genius with his "Stumble Bum" plays, think of what he can do with Warren.

Jason Lieser, Chicago Sun-Times

Pick:Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr.

Comment:If Will Campbell and Armand Membou are gone before No. 10, the Bears likely could trade back 3-5 spots and still land Banks.

Todd McShay, The Ringer

Pick:Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham

Comment:For a minute, it looked like Jeanty would fall into the Bears' lap. But unless they trade up to get him, they'll need to go in a different direction. I love the concept of pairing a young pass-catching weapon with tight end Cole Kmet, especially since Chicago would have its choice between Warren and Colston Loveland in this scenario. But I'm hearing it would come down to Graham or Shemar Stewart here. New defensive coordinator Dennis Allen would love Graham's active, disruptive style in his scheme. Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson, LSU tight end Mason Taylor, Miami tight end Elijah Arroyo, and Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. would be in play at picks 39 and 41.

Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA Today

Pick:LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell

Matt Miller, ESPN.com

Pick:Michigan tight end Colston Loveland

Comment:The Bears would love to see Jeanty fall to this spot, but new coach Ben Johnson can get his version of Sam LaPorta instead. I've heard consistently throughout the process that Chicago -- and other teams -- have Loveland as the top tight end in the class. I have him ranked the same.

Nicholas Moreano, The Bigs Media

Pick:LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell

Comment:There is too much consensus on the top picks in the NFL Draft, so something has to shake things up in Green Bay. For whatever reason, Will Campbell falls to Ryan Poles at No. 10 and the Bears' general manager doesn't hesitate to select him. With Campbell anchoring the left tackle position, the Bears complete the overhaul of their offensive line.

Danny Parkins, Fox Sports

Pick:Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty

Zack Pearson, Bear Report

Pick:Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr.

Comment:This is a tough draft to predict. I think there's a shot the Bears trade up for Ashton Jeanty. If they don't, they address the trenches and take a tackle in Banks Jr.

Garrett Podell, CBS Sports

Pick:Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr.

Comment:A key factor of new Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson's success as the Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator was having a dominant offensive line.

Seth Quinn, Newsweek

Pick:Missouri offensive tackle Armand Membou

Comment:The Bears continue to add to their offensive line. This pick seems similar to when the Lions took Penei Sewell, head coach Ben Johnson's former team, early in the draft and slotted him at right tackle, where he has been a stud ever since.

Rob Rang, Fox Sports

Pick:Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham

Comment:Graham is among the safer prospects in this class, but his lack of eye-popping athleticism and the depth of this year's defensive tackle class could push him down the board slightly. Because of its proactivity in filling needs through free agency, Chicago is perfectly positioned to take the best available player.

Michael Renner, CBS Sports

Pick:Penn State tight end Tyler Warren

Comment:Warren is a mismatch weapon in the Bears offense that can pair in Ben Johnson's famous two tight end sets with Cole Kmet. His ability to win consistently underneath from the slot could make him Caleb Williams' best friend.

Chad Reuter, NFL.com

Pick:Missouri tackle Armand Membou

Comment:Membou's tenacity as a run blocker and pass protector will warm GM Ryan Poles' heart as a former offensive lineman.

Connor Rogers, NBC Sports

Pick:Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty

Comment:Jeanty is simply one of the best players in this draft and a one-man game wrecker for any offense. This allows Ben Johnson to develop a strong run game in Chicago, making life easier for quarterback Caleb Williams.

Peter Schrager, ESPN

Pick:Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. at No. 14 via trade with Colts

Comment:Banks could end up going before Membou as the top tackle in this class. He has the better tape and is more consistent. If the Bears trade back and still get him, that's a major win.

Chris Simms, NBC Sports

Pick:Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty

Kyle Stackpole, CBS Sports

Pick:Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty at No. 5 via trade with Jaguars

Comment:Let's get crazy. New Bears head coach Ben Johnson was part of a Lions team that selected star Jahmyr Gibbs 12th overall in 2023, so he gets aggressive in getting one of the best running back prospects in recent memory. Chicago gives up pick Nos. 10, 39 and 148 to move up five spots to take Ashton Jeanty.

Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports

Pick:Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty at No. 4 via trade with Patriots

Comment:Here, the Patriots are happy to move back with the aggressive Bears who are after a Jahmyr Gibbs-type explosive runner for new head coach Ben Johnson.

Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune

Pick:Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr.

Comment:There may not be a parade downtown on Thursday night if the Bears take Banks. But there will be confidence inside Halas Hall that this spring's efforts to fortify the entire offensive line in front of Caleb Williams have been an undeniable success.

Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports

Pick:Marshall edge rusher Mike Green

Comment:I would have loved an offensive tackle here but three are already off the board, so I took one of the most explosive edge rushers in this class, Mike Green.