Bears GM Ryan Poles in attendance for Clemson vs. Georgia

The 2024 NFL season is still a week away from kicking off, but Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles already has his eyes set on next year's draft. According to ESPN's Jordan Reid, Poles is one of a few general managers in attendance for Saturday's big game between the Clemson Tigers and Georgia Bulldogs.

24 NFL teams have representatives at the game, but four general managers are there in person, including Poles. The other GMs include Brian Gutekunst of the Green Bay Packers, Joe Schoen of the New York Giants, and Brandon Beane of the Buffalo Bills.

This game is arguably the biggest matchup of college football's opening weekend, and both teams boast top draft prospects at positions Poles may look to target. Georgia defensive end Mykel Williams is likely at the top of the list and enters the season as one of the best edge rushers of the 2025 class. For Clemson, linebacker Barrett Carter enters the season as one of the top linebackers who could be a high pick next April.

There is still plenty of time between now and the 2025 NFL Draft, but it's never too early to get started on scouting. Poles knows that, and he has a front-row seat to one of the biggest games of the weekend.

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