Chicago Bears Mock Draft: Carson Wentz trade changes things

At no. 140 overall, the Bears decide to go wide receiver with Auburn’s Anthony Schwartz. This offseason, the team may very well cut ties with former second rounder Anthony Miller, and what better way to replace him than with a guy donning the same first name?

On a serious note, Schwartz is as good of a pick in the fifth round as you’ll find. He fits best as a slot receiver and comes from a program, in Auburn, where he’s played against some excellent defenses in the SEC.

Schwartz is an athletically gifted receiver, who possesses elite speed while also being able to see things happen before they do — making him an excellent fit in the slot. He’s much more anticipatory than he is reactive, which allows him to make defenders miss and get upfield in a hurry.

Defenses will have to account for his ability to take the top off by getting behind them quickly, but also his knack for getting open in the middle of the field. He truly does a lot of things well.

The 6-foot, 179-pound wideout also has 42 carries for 323 yards and seven scores over his career with the Tigers, giving the Bears a guy who can be used a variety of ways. That’s the kind of weapon Matt Nagy loves, and one that today’s NFL sees incorporated more and more often.