Chicago Bears: Potential replacements for Jordan Howard

Darrell Henderson, Memphis

Let’s say Pace and Nagy want to assemble the most explosive offense they could possibly have in Chicago. If that’s the case, then they do whatever has to be done in order to draft Memphis running back Darrell Henderson.

At the moment, Henderson is likely a consensus third-round pick. Some outlets have him as high as a second-rounder, while others have him in the fourth. To me, snagging Henderson in the third would sit just fine. If he’s “the guy,” then Pace will bring him to the Bears.

Last year, Henderson accounted for a whopping 2,204 yards from scrimmage and 25 total touchdowns. He boasted an impressive 8.9 yards per carry in 2018 on 214 carries. Oh, by the way, Henderson also averaged 8.9 yards per carry in 2017 on 130 carries. The kid isn’t just a one-hit wonder — he’s a future big play waiting to happen in the NFL as well.

Just thinking about seeing Henderson on the field with Cohen, Taylor Gabriel, Anthony Miller and Cordarrelle Patterson is a scary thought. If the Bears want to solidify the position for years to come, while offering defenses a constant nightmare next to Cohen, Henderson would be a phenomenal pick.