Chicago Bears trade up for franchise QB in 7-round 2021 NFL mock draft

Round 6, 200th overall

Alaric Jackson was a rock-solid four-year starter at left tackle for the Iowa Hawkeyes. He was a strong and dependable player up front for Iowa but his lack of natural fluidity may cause him problems at the next level.

Jackson is quick off of the ball and extremely powerful at the point of attack. He is always at his best when he is allowed to move forward and attack. With this in mind, a move inside should be the move for Jackson at the next level.

He simply does not have the movement skills to keep up against top-tier speed rushers at the next level but his aggressive style would work well inside. Taking Jackson here and immediately kicking him inside for guard depth would be a wise move for the Chicago Bears.

Round 6, 218th overall

The Chicago Bears must look to stack talent at the wide receiver position and they find another opportunity to do so in the sixth round of this 2021 NFL mock draft. Frank Darby is an interesting wide receiver prospect who shows a nice combination of speed and quickness on the outside. He is a strong route runner who can create space in the short, intermediate and deep range, and also tracks the ball in the air extremely well.

Simply put, Darby is a gifted player who would be a strong value pick in this range.

Round 6, 223rd overall

With their final pick of this 2021 NFL mock draft, the Bears find an interesting depth piece to add to the mix on the edge. William Bradley-King is a long and athletic rusher who shows a quick first step and great hand usage as a pass rusher. Bradley-King does not offer much against the run and is certainly a bit of a raw player, but he is undoubtedly a gifted athlete who could grow into an impact pass rusher for Chicago.