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Most likely won't happen but this would be a great draft for us if it did.
The Chicago Bears are in a unique position now. Several of their top roster needs are met and the situation ahead of them in the draft is getting wild.
As things stand it looks like GM Ryan Pace could have a healthy selection of talent at his disposal when the Bears go on the clock at #8. Odds are four quarterbacks will go in the first seven picks. That is great news considering Chicago no longer needs a QB. It becomes a matter of determining which players they have the greatest chance to take. Based on the current outlook, it could go down something like this.
1st Round
1SAQUON BARKLEY RB, Penn State
Even as the board continues to shuffle it looks like the Bears may be forced into a difficult decision at #8. Odds continue to increase that stud Penn State running back Saquon Barkley could be there for the taking, putting GM Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy in a bind. All signs point to Barkley being an absolute monster at the next level. He’s big, strong, athletic and versatile. A rare mix of power and speed that gives defenses a fit every time he touches the ball.
The problem is the Bears have an established guy at the position in Jordan Howard. So they’re left with three choices: pick somebody else, trade the #8 pick to somebody who wants Barkley, or takes Barkley and look to move Howard. That last scenario is something that was hinted at a few weeks ago and will form the basis of this mock draft. Hence why Barkley is the surprise choice. Stay tuned for what’s to follow.
2nd Round
2BILLY PRICE OL, Ohio State
The fact that Billy Price partially tore his pec during the scouting combine may end up being a huge blessing in disguise for the Bears. Before that he was almost a lock to go in the 1st round as one of the top interior offensive linemen. Now there’s a chance he slips to Day 2. Price is a quality all-around blocker. He’s a powerful force in the run game and shows solid technique and footwork in pass protection. The Bears could easily plug him at guard or center. He’s played both well. Handing this sort of talent to Harry Hiestand might as well be cheating.
3rd Round (via NYG)
BEARS GET
3RD AND 4TH ROUND PICKS IN 2018
GIANTS GET
RB JORDAN HOWARD
3LORENZO CARTER EDGE, Georgia
Anybody who looks at Lorenzo Carter will get an enormous case of deja vu. A Georgia linebacker who stands 6’6″, is a freak athlete and played multiple positions for his team? His first name starts with an L and he blew up the scouting combine? Bears fans will get instant flashbacks to Leonard Floyd because these two are almost the same player. Carter flashed serious potential this past year as an edge rusher, but like Floyd, he didn’t play it enough to get an accurate barometer. So there is a calculated risk involved here but given what Vic Fangio was able to do for Floyd, there’s a strong chance the Bears secured another athletic edge rusher with huge upside.
4th Round (via NYG)
4DUKE EJIOFOR EDGE, Wake Forest
Then again sometimes it might just be best to go with a traditional guy. Duke Ejiofor isn’t near the athlete Carter is but he’s way more advanced as a technique. Few defenders in the 2018 draft class use their hands better at keeping blockers off of them as he does. It’s why he’s frequently able to get into the backfield despite not being the most explosive pass rusher. He can play upright and is a master of counter and inside moves. If he’s able to add more strength to his frame he’d become a perfect power compliment to Floyd’s speed.
4th Round
4MALIK JEFFERSON ILB, Texas
The back and forth opinions on Malik Jefferson are rather wild. Some view him as a dud at linebacker with nothing to offer. Others think he’s a promising athlete with so much potential to get better as he keeps learning the position. He showed outstanding qualities as a downhill linebacker who could attack the line of scrimmage both against the run and as a blitzer. If Fangio could teach him how to read and react better, this kid has a wealth of untapped upside that could make him a stud down the line. It’s a worthwhile risk at this point of the draft.
4th Round (via ARI)
4J.C. JACKSON CB, Maryland
The Bears absolutely did the right thing by bringing back Kyle Fuller and Prince Amukamara on long-term deals. Bryce Callahan is also back for another year. So for the time being the top of the depth chart is set at corner. That said there’s no such thing as too many good cover corners. Maryland has become quite the hidden gem of a program at turning out quality talents and J.C. Jackson may be one of their latest on the defensive side. He’s not the biggest at his position but he plays that way. He is athletic, physical and carries himself with that customary swagger.
5th Round
5ALEX CAPPA OT, Humboldt State
There is no shame in the Bears continuing to load up on young, cheap offensive line talent. Alex Cappa has athletic traits that can be molded once he’s able to polish his somewhat erratic fundamentals. He’s a big kid with a nasty disposition that offensive line coaches covet. Don’t be surprised if Hiestand is able to replace Leno or Massie with him in a couple years.
6th Round
6ADE ARUNA DE, Tulane
Aruna is what scouts will end up calling a tweener. He seems to have the body of one position group but the skill set of another. He has edge rush skill but the body and frame of a classic 3-4 defensive end. He’ll need to add more weight for the NFL but his potential is sizable. If he can improve his power base without losing that pass rusher quickness, he can be a nice find.
7th Round
7JORDAN WHITEHEAD S, Pitt
The 2017 season was forgettable for Jordan Whitehead. He made a number of mental mistakes that didn’t give him the best look. Draft tradition says if you’re undersized, it’s best if you don’t beat yourself mentally. That said Whitehead is a physical safety who is ferocious coming downhill and also has a background playing cornerback. There are traits present to work with.
Most likely won't happen but this would be a great draft for us if it did.
The Chicago Bears are in a unique position now. Several of their top roster needs are met and the situation ahead of them in the draft is getting wild.
As things stand it looks like GM Ryan Pace could have a healthy selection of talent at his disposal when the Bears go on the clock at #8. Odds are four quarterbacks will go in the first seven picks. That is great news considering Chicago no longer needs a QB. It becomes a matter of determining which players they have the greatest chance to take. Based on the current outlook, it could go down something like this.
1st Round
1SAQUON BARKLEY RB, Penn State
Even as the board continues to shuffle it looks like the Bears may be forced into a difficult decision at #8. Odds continue to increase that stud Penn State running back Saquon Barkley could be there for the taking, putting GM Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy in a bind. All signs point to Barkley being an absolute monster at the next level. He’s big, strong, athletic and versatile. A rare mix of power and speed that gives defenses a fit every time he touches the ball.
The problem is the Bears have an established guy at the position in Jordan Howard. So they’re left with three choices: pick somebody else, trade the #8 pick to somebody who wants Barkley, or takes Barkley and look to move Howard. That last scenario is something that was hinted at a few weeks ago and will form the basis of this mock draft. Hence why Barkley is the surprise choice. Stay tuned for what’s to follow.
2nd Round
2BILLY PRICE OL, Ohio State
The fact that Billy Price partially tore his pec during the scouting combine may end up being a huge blessing in disguise for the Bears. Before that he was almost a lock to go in the 1st round as one of the top interior offensive linemen. Now there’s a chance he slips to Day 2. Price is a quality all-around blocker. He’s a powerful force in the run game and shows solid technique and footwork in pass protection. The Bears could easily plug him at guard or center. He’s played both well. Handing this sort of talent to Harry Hiestand might as well be cheating.
3rd Round (via NYG)
BEARS GET
3RD AND 4TH ROUND PICKS IN 2018
GIANTS GET
RB JORDAN HOWARD
3LORENZO CARTER EDGE, Georgia
Anybody who looks at Lorenzo Carter will get an enormous case of deja vu. A Georgia linebacker who stands 6’6″, is a freak athlete and played multiple positions for his team? His first name starts with an L and he blew up the scouting combine? Bears fans will get instant flashbacks to Leonard Floyd because these two are almost the same player. Carter flashed serious potential this past year as an edge rusher, but like Floyd, he didn’t play it enough to get an accurate barometer. So there is a calculated risk involved here but given what Vic Fangio was able to do for Floyd, there’s a strong chance the Bears secured another athletic edge rusher with huge upside.
4th Round (via NYG)
4DUKE EJIOFOR EDGE, Wake Forest
Then again sometimes it might just be best to go with a traditional guy. Duke Ejiofor isn’t near the athlete Carter is but he’s way more advanced as a technique. Few defenders in the 2018 draft class use their hands better at keeping blockers off of them as he does. It’s why he’s frequently able to get into the backfield despite not being the most explosive pass rusher. He can play upright and is a master of counter and inside moves. If he’s able to add more strength to his frame he’d become a perfect power compliment to Floyd’s speed.
4th Round
4MALIK JEFFERSON ILB, Texas
The back and forth opinions on Malik Jefferson are rather wild. Some view him as a dud at linebacker with nothing to offer. Others think he’s a promising athlete with so much potential to get better as he keeps learning the position. He showed outstanding qualities as a downhill linebacker who could attack the line of scrimmage both against the run and as a blitzer. If Fangio could teach him how to read and react better, this kid has a wealth of untapped upside that could make him a stud down the line. It’s a worthwhile risk at this point of the draft.
4th Round (via ARI)
4J.C. JACKSON CB, Maryland
The Bears absolutely did the right thing by bringing back Kyle Fuller and Prince Amukamara on long-term deals. Bryce Callahan is also back for another year. So for the time being the top of the depth chart is set at corner. That said there’s no such thing as too many good cover corners. Maryland has become quite the hidden gem of a program at turning out quality talents and J.C. Jackson may be one of their latest on the defensive side. He’s not the biggest at his position but he plays that way. He is athletic, physical and carries himself with that customary swagger.
5th Round
5ALEX CAPPA OT, Humboldt State
There is no shame in the Bears continuing to load up on young, cheap offensive line talent. Alex Cappa has athletic traits that can be molded once he’s able to polish his somewhat erratic fundamentals. He’s a big kid with a nasty disposition that offensive line coaches covet. Don’t be surprised if Hiestand is able to replace Leno or Massie with him in a couple years.
6th Round
6ADE ARUNA DE, Tulane
Aruna is what scouts will end up calling a tweener. He seems to have the body of one position group but the skill set of another. He has edge rush skill but the body and frame of a classic 3-4 defensive end. He’ll need to add more weight for the NFL but his potential is sizable. If he can improve his power base without losing that pass rusher quickness, he can be a nice find.
7th Round
7JORDAN WHITEHEAD S, Pitt
The 2017 season was forgettable for Jordan Whitehead. He made a number of mental mistakes that didn’t give him the best look. Draft tradition says if you’re undersized, it’s best if you don’t beat yourself mentally. That said Whitehead is a physical safety who is ferocious coming downhill and also has a background playing cornerback. There are traits present to work with.