The Bears’ pick — expected to be U.S.C.
quarterback Caleb Williams — was acquired last year as part of a blockbuster deal in which Chicago also got receiver D.J.
Moore and three other draft picks.
That trade is part of an increasing draft-night trend in the pursuit of “draft capital.” As teams become much more sophisticated in their understanding of how much a draft pick is worth, particularly in later rounds, draft picks have become increasingly common as deal-sweeteners, or to round out intricate trade packages.
Persons:
Caleb Williams —, Moore
Organizations:
Bears, Chicago
Locations:
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