Chicago Bears: 7-round mock draft 3.0 (with trades!)

Pick made by Ryan Heckman @RyanHeckmanFS

No more Meredith, no problem?

Well, that’s what Pace is apparently banking on, and it begins by drafting DJ Moore out of Maryland with pick No. 39.

What does Matt Nagy need in his offense? He needs playmakers. He needs explosiveness, quickness and big-play ability, just as he had in Kansas City last year.

Moore is exactly what you look for when you think about those characteristics. He ran a 4.42 40-yard dash at the combine, proving he’s got fantastic speed for a 5-foot-11, 215-pound receiver. Moore is a tough, strong receiver who still possesses that explosiveness Nagy covets. His ability to break tackles and shift quickly in space makes him a very, very desirable target in this year’s draft class.

Take a look at, by far, my favorite play by Moore during his college career.

https://twitter.com/FootbalICentral/status/983763094269759489

At times, Moore looks like a running back toward the end of each play. The kid just doesn’t quit. He plays until the whistle blows, giving every last effort to gain every last inch — that’s pretty impressive for a wideout. Normally, you see that a lot more in running backs. But, Moore isn’t afraid to lay it all out there for the tough yards.

Many might be thinking, “Aren’t we talking about a replacement for Meredith?”

Sure, but that doesn’t mean a replacement needs to be a clone. Moore may be four inches shorter and have about 10 pounds on Meredith, but that’s because he is a completely different player.

Nagy is building an offense full of explosiveness, thus having brought in Taylor Gabriel and already boasting Tarik Cohen. Moore gives them yet another potential burst at any moment, on any given play.