Chicago Bears: Big board for 2018 NFL Draft

11. Defensive lineman Da’Ron Payne, Alabama

Some people might not like Da’Ron Payne on the Bears, but he’s too good in certain areas to pass up. Payne is best suited in a 4-3 defense, but with his athleticism, I don’t see why he couldn’t adjust to a 3-4 defensive end.

When you look at Payne, he compares well to a current Bears end, Akiem Hicks. Just a little bit taller is Hicks, at 6-foot-5 and weighing in at 324 pounds. But, Payne, at 6-foot-2, 311 pounds, isn’t far off. He may be a tad slower than Hicks, but he’s shown the ability to rush the passer, and I’d take a flier on him in the late-first.

Payne’s biggest strength is, well, his strength. The kid could bench over 400 pounds in high school, and only got bigger and stronger at Alabama. Payne is absolutely, without a doubt, the best defensive lineman against the run that this draft has to offer. Combine that with a solid pass rushing ability, and Payne becomes very attractive.

Remember, Payne is only an option if the Bears make a trade with a team like the Buffalo Bills, and acquire a second first-round selection. Having already made a pick at this point, Payne would be another one of those luxury type of selections.