Chicago Bears: An Updated Post-Draft Depth Chart

Defensive Line

LE: Jonathan Bullard, Roy-Robertson Harris, Nick Williams, Olubunmi Rotimi

NT: Eddie Goldman, John Jenkins, Abdullah Anderson

RE: Akiem Hicks, Bilal Nichols, Andrew Trumbetti

If there was ever a time for Bullard to finally put it all together, this is the year. Mitch Unrein signed down in Tampa Bay, so there is an open spot opposite of Hicks. I would keep an eye out for Robertson-Harris. The Bears essentially redshirted him in 2016 and he finally found the field last season. If he can make strides or at least give Bullard a fight for the starting job, the defense would be looking really good up front.

For Nichols, he’ likely open up his career as a rotational body, something teams need to win against good offensive lines. Anything he can give them will be a plus. Especially because he’s transitioning from being a Delaware Fighting Blue Hen to being a Chicago Bear.

Goldman’s health will continue to define this team’s run defense and toughness at the line. His presence really makes or breaks this defense as a whole because he does a lot of things really well.

It’s possible that next year’s draft will have a concerted effort towards building more depth. Given how stacked the defensive line prospects are, it should be a likely scenario. But that’s a year away.