Best Value For Bears In Every Round By Position: Guards/Centers
Oct 17, 2013; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Stephen Morris (17) looks to pass as offensive linesman Brandon Linder (65) and running back Dallas Crawford (25) block and North Carolina Tar Heels defensive end Kareem Martin (95) defends in the fourth quarter. The Miami Hurricanes defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels 27-23 at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
117th overall-Brandon Linder-Miami(FL)- Linder is a typical lunch pail carrying Guard. He’s got good size and length which might project him to play at Tackle in a pinch. But he’s tough, smart, big, but only offers average athleticism which drops him to the fourth round.
Alternate pick-Russell Bodine-North Carolina- Bodine is a strong man hitting 42 reps on the press at the combine. That was the high mark of all participants. He also plays with a mean streak you want in your interior guys. Can get to the second level and take out linebackers to extend running plays. Can play guard as well as center.