Top 10 second round options for the Chicago Bears in 2022 NFL Draft
By Ryan Heckman
Top 2022 NFL Draft options for the Chicago Bears in Round 2
5. WR George Pickens
All of the sudden, Georgia wide receiver has seen his name come up in some negative conversations this week. One scout said he wouldn’t touch Pickens due to the fact that he’s got some growing up to do.
Because of that, he could fall a bit. Some folks have him projected in the late first, but others have him firmly in the second round. The bottom line is, Pickens puts some phenomenal film together. He has everything you want in a legitimate number one threat.
Pickens is 6-foot-3 and has a great combination of size and speed. His route running is there. His hands are nothing to worry about. He can make the spectacular catches. It seems that it’s just his maturity level that’s in question.
Under a head coach like Matt Eberflus, there is no chance Pickens would get away with an attitude. Eberflus is more of a drill sergeant, but also deeply cares about his players. Maybe this could be a good spot for Pickens, after all.
Because of an ACL injury last spring, Pickens missed most of the 2021 season. If it hadn’t been for that injury, Pickens would be a sure fire first rounder.