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Chicago Bears mock draft 4.0: Be ready for anything

By Carlos Nazario

Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Jarrett Grace (59) misses a tackle on Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) during the first half in the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Jarrett Grace (59) misses a tackle on Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) during the first half in the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dak Prescott (6-foot-2, 230 pounds), QB, Mississippi State

Yes, I had the Chicago Bears picking Prescott in an earlier mock, but I still like him to be in a Bears’ uniform.

The Bears will pick a quarterback in this draft. Prescott is the last quarterback in this draft that may be a starter in the NFL.

Prescott will have to fight to make up for his recent DUI arrest. Whenever a prospect gets in trouble during the period between the Combine and the draft it raises a red flag, but with Prescott this appears to be something out of character. He was an exemplary player on the field, and a great leader in the locker room, so I don’t think this one mistake should keep him from getting a chance.

Prescott is a true dual-threat quarterback who has a big body to not only stay in the pocket and take a hit but also take off running and break through tackles.

Prescott recently had his Pro Day, and he impressed. He threw long, intermediate and short passes and threw well.

In his career, Prescott completed 62.8 percent of his passes for 9,376 yards and 70 touchdowns to go against 23 interceptions. He also ran for 2,521 yards and had 41 rushing touchdowns. He was only the second SEC player to accumulate those statistics. He did all that while playing behind a bad offensive line as well.

Prescott is a project, which is perfect for the Chicago Bears. Jay Cutler is not going anywhere for the foreseeable future, so Prescott can sit and watch and learn before he is put to the fire. This is the type of player the Bears can take a chance on, and if it does not work, it does not waste a first or second round pick.

Next: Round Four: Give Cutler another big target

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