Expert predicts Texans will trade with Bears to draft Bryce Young as No. 1 Pick in 2023 NFL Draft

The Houston Texans’ shocking Week 18 victory over the Indianapolis Colts cost them the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, but it might not prevent them from picking first and selecting Alabama quarterback Bryce Young.

According to NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein, the Texans are a good bet to trade up to the No. 1 pick to ensure they don’t miss out on Young. It’s a prediction that didn’t have as much confidence a few weeks ago as it does now, and with the NFL Combine kicking off next week, there’s a good chance we’ll hear more about the teams preparing to offer the Chicago Bears a bounty of picks for the first selection.

Check out how confident Zierlein is with his prediction that a Bears-Texans trade will happen.

NFL Draft Analyst: The Texans WILL Trade Up to DRAFT Bryce Young! #houston #texans #nfl @johngranato @LanceZierlein pic.twitter.com/NxRk3YUqyv

— ESPN 97.5 Houston (@espn975) February 16, 2023

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images

A Bears-Texans trade would be ideal scenario for GM Ryan Poles

The Texans would be a great trade partner for the Bears. Not only would a deal with Houston only require Chicago to slide back one spot, but it could also result in the Bears grabbing the No. 12 overall pick as well. And there’s always a chance a 2024 first-rounder could be in the mix.

Better yet? The Chicago Bears could swing another trade from No. 2 to No. 4 with the Indianapolis Colts, who may panic once Young comes off the board with the first pick.

Get your popcorn ready, Bears fans. It’s going to be a wild ride.

Check out some of my answers to the Chicago Bears’ burning offseason questions — like the perfect trade partner in the 2023 NFL Draft — in our latest Bears Talk on YouTube:

Please leave this field empty

Sign up for the FREE BearsTalk Newsletter

Subscribe to get the latest headlines, breakdowns, and insights delivered directly to your inbox

Your Daily Bears Fix

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.