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Chicago Bears mock draft: Full seven-round picks

By Carlos Nazario

Dec 31, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) as he made a sack against the Oklahoma Sooners in the first quarter of the 2015 CFP Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) as he made a sack against the Oklahoma Sooners in the first quarter of the 2015 CFP Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Kevin Hogan (6-foot-3, 220 pounds), QB, Stanford

The one thing most draft analysts say about the Chicago Bears is that it is not a matter of if but when they will draft a quarterback.

Yes, Cutler had a very good season last year. What is also true is that he is getting up there in age. He will turn 33 this week, and has a lot of mileage on his body.

The Bears need to start looking for his replacement.

Kevin Hogan stepped in and replaced a record-breaking quarterback in college. He took over after Andrew Luck went to the NFL.

Hogan had a lot of pressure replacing Luck, and he handled it well. He took the Cardinal to three Pac-12 Championship games in his four seasons, and had one of the best records in school history. He went 36-10 while in Stanford.

Hogan has the size and athleticism to play quarterback. While he is a pocket passer, he can tuck it and run in a read-option as well. He carried the ball 85 times for 336 yards and six touchdowns, even at his size.

In 2015, Hogan threw for 2,867 yards and 27 touchdowns, and he was fifth in the nation with a 67.8 percent completion rate. Scouts especially like his accuracy when throwing on the run. Also, he led the Pac-12 in short-yardage passing percentage, completing 76.7 percent in that situation.

What scouts do not like about Hogan is his delivery. He has an elongated throwing style and a little bit of a hitch in his throw.

Hogan is a smart player, who understands his strengths and weaknesses. He will take what the defense gives him, and does not overthink things. He does not always look pretty making plays, but he has the knack for making the right plays.

Teams will criticize Hogan’s throwing delivery, but you know who else had problems with his delivery? Aaron Rodgers. Scouts hated how he kept the ball high and how the ball came out of his hand, but he turned out pretty well after having the coaches adjust his motion before he stepped in for Brett Favre.

I am not saying Hogan is another Rodgers, but he could be a good NFL quarterback. He is not flashy, but he is cerebral and usually will not hurt you with his decisions. He can sit and fix his mechanics and learn while Cutler is still playing, and could have a chance at success once he steps aside.

Next: Round 5: Wide Receiver depth

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