Chicago Bears add desperately needed draft picks in this 2022 mock draft

The Chicago Bears tried to sign Larry Ogunjobi to play the three-technique defensive tackle. If he did not fail a physical voiding the deal, the Bears probably would not require a defensive tackle in the draft.

The Bears need a true three-technique defensive tackle as they switch to a 4-3 base scheme. The three-technique lines up on the guard’s outside shoulder and is expected to provide a pass rush from the interior. Think back to Tommie Harris and his dominant days with the Bears.

Butler has the potential to become a very good starter in the NFL and would be an absolute steal in the fifth round.

Pro Football Focus has a fourth-round ranking on Butler. He had five sacks and 47 tackles during his final season for Tennessee.

NFL.com thinks he has the chance to be a pretty good starter in the NFL in time.

"Defensive lineman who isn’t a pure one-gapper or two-gapper, but has enough play strength and athleticism to operate in either capacity. Butler plays more stoutly than his top-heavy frame might indicate. His blend of body control and grit allow him to reverse course against block sustain and get back into the play. He’s not overly explosive up the field but has enough edge rush and secondary effort to become a nuisance from time to time. Butler should step into a rotational role early in his career before competing for a spot as a starting three-technique for a 4-3 unit."

The Bears go back to getting protection for Fields with their second fifth-round pick. Thomas’ size, length, and speed are the perfect fit for the Chicago Bears outside zone blocking scheme. He ran a 4.97 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine.

Thomas has the ability to come in right away and battle for the swing tackle spot on the roster. He will need to be coached up in his blocking technique and he is already 24.

With the right coaching and training, Thomas could turn out to be a steal for the Bears.

Protecting Fields has been Poles’ number-one priority. The Bears need to overhaul the offensive line. It would not be a shock to see Poles load up on offensive lineman in the draft.

That is why Ezeudu from North Carolina is the Bear’s third fifth-round pick in this mock draft.

He comes to the Chicago Bears with a great story.

He is another blocker that likes to get on the move which fits what the Bears want to do in their blocking scheme. His skills translate well to the zone blocking scheme. Ezeudu might be a guard but he has the measurements to get a look at tackle. He will need to be coached up if he hopes to be a NFL starter some day but the potential is there.

"A guard prospect with technical kinks in need of being worked out, Ezeudu possesses the traits and athleticism to find an NFL home. Despite his impressive frame, he doesn’t play with cohesive hands and hips, which limits his power zone and could prevent him from neutralizing NFL power. He’s a more talented blocker on the move and could see a bump in consistency if an offensive line coach can get him playing with more disciplined hands. His length and tackle experience are plusses, but he’s going to allow occasional rush leakage due to soft edges. He has low-end starter potential with emergency tackle versatility."