Bears may already have an obvious DJ Moore replacement waiting for them

Stop me if you've heard this before: the Chicago Bears seem likely to trade wide receiver DJ Moore this offseason. With the team up against the salary cap, Moore fading in and out of relevance last year, and a couple of younger guys, Rome Odunze and Luther Burden, ready to take over, it makes sense.

Already this week, at the NFL Combine, we've heard plenty from general manager Ryan Poles on potential trades and where the Bears are with the cap. It seems inevitable that a Moore trade is on its way.

And, the offense would be in great hands with Odunze, Burden, and Colston Loveland as the top receiving options. Still, this offense would need a no. 3 guys, and the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft has one name that looks oh, so tantalizing for an offense run by Ben Johnson.

Following a potential DJ Moore trade, the Chicago Bears could strike gold by drafting Ted Hurst

Not necessarily needing to look in the first or second round, the Bears could opt to find that third wide receiver later on Day 2. One prospect who could very well go in the third round is Ted Hurst of Georgia State.

Hurst has some similarities to Moore that would allow him to fit a certain mold. His footwork is extremely quick, whether it's off the line of scrimmage or after the catch. Speaking of his work after the catch, he has that strong-willed mentality with the ball in his hands, very similar to Moore.

He'd be able to be used in some similar fashion as Moore was, on the outside, but with his size and skill set, he could do a few things differently as well.

Hurst is 6-foot-3, which is three inches taller than Moore. His body control, at that size, allows him to make the 50-50 balls look simple. He's a natural when it comes to those end zone corner fades. So, not only is he shifty with his footwork like Moore, but he'd allow the offense to be even more vertical at times.

The Georgia State product also looks a lot like George Pickens upon first glance. With his archetype and Odunze on the outside, that would allow Burden to do some serious damage from the slot, or even Loveland to do the same.

With Hurst in Moore's place, this offense might even become more lethal in the coming years. Burden was closer to Moore when it comes to his after-the-catch prowess, but Hurst gives them a little bit of both flavors.

He would truly complete this receiving room and give Chicago an ultra-young trio and core that could be everything Caleb Williams could ask for.

This is a Ben Johnson pick if I've ever seen one. Hurst screams 'Ben Johnson.'

Will they get him?