Mock draft SZN soon will make way for the actual NFL draft, where the league’s top executives actually will submit the selections we’ve discussed all these months.

Frankly, we’re ready for it.

The pre-draft process is super long these days, from the college all-star games to the NFL Scouting Combine to pro days and teams’ 30 official visits. Let’s just make the picks already.

Though it’s clear from the latest round of mocks that Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson can go a number of different ways with the No. 10 overall pick and beyond.

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This selection of mocks all linked a different player to Chicago, with a few delving deeper into the draft with picks extending beyond the first round. Our first entry comes from NFL.com’s Adam Rank, who put out a mock suggesting what the Bears should do over what they might do. That led to an interesting selection. If Michigan’s Mason Graham is on the board at No. 10, the Bears just might have to take him despite the fact that defensive tackle isn’t a position of pressing need.

Let’s look at the prospects the Bears could take, with the actual draft just over one week away.

Adam Rank, NFL.com

DL Mason Graham, Michigan

2024 stats: 45 receptions (seven for a loss), 3.5 sacks, one pass defensed

Analysis: “Widely mocked in the top five, Graham could go as early as No. 3 overall, if the Giants choose to build in the trenches. But if he fell this far, he’d be the perfect pick for you, Chicago — he looks like he was born to be a Bear. He, Grady Jarrett and Andrew Billings could join to form the best defensive line rotation in the NFL. Note that I didn’t insult Braxton Jones, whom I love as a Bears fan, by giving you tackle Will Campbell. With two picks early in the second round (Nos. 39 and 41), there is time to add O-line depth.”

Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic

EDGE Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M

Analysis: “The No. 2 edge in this class is a tough call, especially if we’re lumping Jihaad Campbell and/or Jalon Walker in with that group. A case certainly could be made for Georgia’s Mykel Williams here. But Stewart (6-5, 267) is actually bigger than Williams, and nearly as long (34 1/8 arms). He’s the most athletic edge in this class not named Abdul Carter.”

Chad Reuter, NFL.com (Five rounds)

No. 10 overall: OL Armand Membou, Missouri

Analysis: “Membou’s tenacity as a run blocker and pass protector will warm GM Ryan Poles’ heart as a former offensive lineman. Membou should be able to compete with Braxton Jones for the left tackle spot as a rookie.”

No. 39 overall: DL Kenneth Grant, Michigan

No. 41 overall: RB Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State

No. 72 overall: LB Carson Schwesinger, UCLA

No. 148 overall: EDGE Sai’vion Jones, LSU

Mike Renner, CBS Sports (Three rounds)

No. 10 overall: TE Tyler Warren, Penn State

Analysis: “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.”

No. 39 overall: RB TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State

No. 41 overall: EDGE Landon Jackson, Arkansas

No. 72 overall: S Xavier Watts, Notre Dame