We take another look at possible draft choices for the Chicago Bears this April.
Well, here we are with another look at possible draft picks for the Chicago Bears. They have the same holes, but some of the prospects either moved up or down, depending on possible injuries or other reports that came out.
As I said in my last mock draft, I believe the Bears will not go the quarterback route. Head coach John Fox wants a pass rusher, something he’s had in rebuilding teams in Carolina and Denver. With plenty of money to spend, they will go after a veteran quarterback (but not overspend) and have him lead the offense.
General manager Ryan Pace wants a quarterback, but as we know, Fox is the McCaskey family’s choice, so they will make sure he gets what he needs to succeed. After the debacle with Marc Trestman, they want Fox to bring this team back.
Pace will get his quarterback, but it’ll be one who the coaches can groom to eventually take over.
The Bears need to balance out their needs on offense and defense. While they need the defense to take over again, they also need to put an offense that crosses the end zone. They struggled with that the last couple of years, and that needs to change.
Here is a full seven-round mock draft for the Chicago Bears:
Round 1, #3 overall:

Jonathan Allen

Of course, Pace and the team doctors will do their due diligence on Allen. They’ll comb through the medical reports and make sure he has a clean bill of health. After suffering through two injury-riddled seasons with former first round pick Kevin White, the team cannot have that happen again. Allen’s talent makes it very difficult to pass up, and only a negative medical report will keep them from drafting Allen.
Round 2, #36 overall:

Sidney Jones

Round 3, #67 overall:

Brad Kaaya

Round 4, (#109 overall):
Jordan Leggett

Leggett is as tall as Bennett, but he’ll need to bulk up a bit, He is at 240, while Bennett is at 275. An offseason or more with a professional training regimen and he’ll get that bulk. He had an up and down first two seasons, playing in just 16 games total and making 26 catches for 337 yards and 3 touchdowns. He broke out in his junior season, playing 15 games, and making 40 catches for 525 yards and 8 touchdowns. He followed that up with another strong effort in his senior season, making 46 catches for 736 yards and 7 touchdowns.
Leggett is a big, athletic tight end. Continuing the theme of versatility, he can line up anywhere — slot, outside, inside, line, and even fullback. He also has excellent speed for his size. Once he gets the ball, he really becomes dangerous. He is bigger and faster than linebackers or safeties. Whoever leads the offense at quarterback next season would love to have a target like Leggett.
With the plethora of defensive backs (and some good receivers) available in the draft, tight ends may get overlooked. If Leggett is available here, the Bears need to snatch him up.
Round 4 (#115 overall):

Josh Harvey-Clemons

At 6-foot-4, 228 pounds, he has great size. He also possesses impressive speed for a big guy. He can play the last line of defense, play the edge and rush, and cover tight ends in the slot. He is a great open-field tackler, using great technique to wrap the ball carrier’s legs and stop him.
Harvey-Clemons originally played for Georgia, teaming with another versatile player and Chicago Bear Leonard Floyd. He had trouble with marijuana and found himself off the team. He got another chance at Louisville and made the most of it. He’s been trouble-free for two years now. Teams will still take a long look at him during interviews at the Combine.
Round 5 (#148 overall):

Erik Magnuson

Magnuson played tight end as well in Michigan, so he has the quickness to mirror edge rushers. He stays low off the snap, and uses his hands well. He controls rushers with his power and quickness. Michigan had Magnuson as a left tackle, but he struggled a bit there. He moved over to the right side, and he fit like a glove. I believe the Bears will go after left side help through free agency, and while many want Cam Robinson, his checkered past will turn off the Bears.
With all the attention on Jake Butt, Jabrill Pepper, Jourdan Lewis, Jehu Chesson, and Chris Wormley, Magnuson doesn’t get talked about as much. Whoever gets him, however, will get a steal with this player.
Round 7 (#224 overall)
Greg Pyke

Pyke has great leg strength which helps him drive defensive linemen back. He shows good football IQ, using good angles on run blocks, and regularly takes on multiple blocks on plays. He has good quickness on pass plays, getting on top of defenders and has a good initial punch. His agility against linebackers, however. is suspect. He would make a good rotation player on the next level.