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Chicago Bears: Seven-Round 2017 NFL Mock Draft for Start of April

By Dan Schmelzer

Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 3, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Isaiah Ford (1) works out prior to the game against Clemson Tigers during the ACC Championship college football game at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

The Bears lost Alshon Jeffery in free agency this offseason and their top four receivers are now: Kevin White, Cameron Meredith, Markus Wheaton and Kendall Wright. Say what you want, but that group does not bring a ton of confidence.

Isaiah Ford is a nice high-upside find here in the fifth round. Ford is a big (6-1, 194 pounds) and athletic receiver who has obvious upside at the next level. That being said, his route running is extremely sloppy and he does not really have a knack for the position.

Drafting Ford and expecting him to immediately dominate would be a mistake, but he is a talented guy who could certainly find a role on a less than stellar wide receiver depth chart.

Georgia State wide receiver Robert Davis is just a big ball of upside. He is a 6-3, 219-pound receiver who ran a 4.44 40-yard dash and put up a 41-inch vertical leap. Davis also led all receivers at the combine with an 11’4″ broad jump.

Next: Another Bears 7-Round Mock Draft

Davis is an extremely raw player, but it is easy to see how he could become a serious weapon at the next level. Taking a shot on him in the seventh round would be a strong move for the Chicago Bears.

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