Chicago Bears: Final 7-Round 2019 NFL Mock Draft

Doubling down on a need.

So at the end of the fifth round, I felt that the Bears could probably get a little crazy by taking a second defensive back in consecutive rounds.

I have been a fan of Ugo Amadi and getting him here is probably his sweet spot, although it’s possible that he could still be had in the sixth round. But since the Bears don’t have a selection there and I’m refraining from trades, they go get their guy here to avoid the risk of losing him.

If Edwards is essentially a long-term replacement for Amos, Amadi is essentially a Callahan replacement as Skrine is just keeping his spot warm in the meantime.

Where do I start with Amadi? He actually started out as a corner up at Eugene before being moved to safety in 2017. So you can see where the intrigue as a slot corner/safety begins at the next level. In the last two seasons, he’s picked off seven passes and deflected 16 more. Having a proven track record of ball skills is always a nice thing to have on your resume.

As a small bonus, Amadi had punt return responsibilities put on his plate last season. While the Bears like Tarik Cohen back there on special teams, he figures to have a larger role on offense with Jordan Howard gone. I don’t think Matt Nagy really wants to expose him to more hits and punishment. Amadi can alleviate any concerns.

His smaller frame pretty much limits him to the slot, which is what his role would be on defense. Tacking can be an issue for him sometimes, but as long as he isn’t forced into some terrible matchup on an island, there’s a chance he’ll pan out just fine.

Amadi also wouldn’t need to be thrown into the fire early on, so his development as more than a special teamer can take its course.