WAB Bears Mock V2
Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 4:17 pm
Couple changes.
Outside of the first couple of rounds, I really don't like the secondary talent in this draft, so I dropped DB thinking the Bears will restructure Prince or give Toliver a chance at a full time gig.
Once the final order is set, I'll work up a full two or three rounder.
In the meantime... here you go.
R2: Brycen Hopkins, TE, Purdue - 6'5" 245 lbs
Hopkins is on of my favorite players in the draft, and he happens to play a position of great need (uncertainty?) for the Bears. He's fluid and athletic and is probably the most advanced route runner in the draft. He's super inconsistent though. He'll make wicked catches one minute and then will clap at balls the next. Rankings may vary, but Round 2 seems like it's going to be the right spot for the TE's to start coming off of the board.
R2: Hakeem Adeniji, OL, Kansas - 6'5" 310 lbs
I can only assume that the Bears will employ more of a stretch zone approach, and Adeniji is a perfect fit. He understands angles and positioning and plays with tremendous leverage. He's definitely more of a technician than a pure pass protector or mauler. Four year starter, primarily at left tackle, but does offer positional flexibility.
R4 (Comp): Cole Van Lanen, OL, Wisconsin - 6'5" 312 lbs
This dude is a load in the running game, and it wouldn't surprise me if he came off the board earlier in the draft. Plenty of natural power, and looks to bury opponents in the ground. Technique is a bit of a mess though. He played left tackle at Wisconsin but projects to a RT or guard in the NFL due to lack of foot speed for the blind side. Kind of a poor man's Quenton Nelson, but smaller.
R5: Bryce Perkins, QB, Virginia - 6'3" 215 lbs
Good size with a pretty live arm and has an incredible ability to extend plays. Sees the field well, but isn't asked to work through progressions much. Not very accurate on the move. Has some really exciting tools, but needs some mechanical refinement.
R5: Patrick Jones, EDGE, Pittsburgh - 6'5" 260 lbs
Incredible ability to convert speed to power. High motor guy who uses his length and hands well and has a wide array of moves and gets consistent pressure. Unfortunately that pressure doesn’t always translate to sack production. He’s a little stiff and doesn’t have much experience in dropping back in coverage. Would play the Aaron Lynch role and would give the Bears some versatility in sub packages.
R5: Tyrie Cleveland, WR, Florida - 6'2" 205 lbs
Cleveland is a fun player to watch but needs a lot of work. He’s currently a one trick pony - strictly a vertical deep threat with limited experience running a full route tree. But if he gets a corner on a 9 route, it’s over. Would come in as a package player who would need some time and patience, but could be a steal.
R6: Justin Strnad, LB, Wake Forest - 6'3" 235 lbs
3 or the Bears top 4 LB's are pending free agents. I expect Kwit to be back, but KPL may have played him self into a decent contract on the open market. Strnad is an excellent tackler with a nose for the ball. Extremely athletic player in the middle with good football intelligence. Shoulder injury knocks him down the board a little, but he should be ready to go.
R7: Ty Chandler, RB, Tennessee - 5'11" 205 lbs
Similar to Cleveland, he’s a situational player at this point. Good hands, good burst, and ok vision. He’s got some toughness to him and is willing to initiate contact but isn’t particularly built for inside running. He’d be a solid hedge against Cohen leaving after next season.
Outside of the first couple of rounds, I really don't like the secondary talent in this draft, so I dropped DB thinking the Bears will restructure Prince or give Toliver a chance at a full time gig.
Once the final order is set, I'll work up a full two or three rounder.
In the meantime... here you go.
R2: Brycen Hopkins, TE, Purdue - 6'5" 245 lbs
Hopkins is on of my favorite players in the draft, and he happens to play a position of great need (uncertainty?) for the Bears. He's fluid and athletic and is probably the most advanced route runner in the draft. He's super inconsistent though. He'll make wicked catches one minute and then will clap at balls the next. Rankings may vary, but Round 2 seems like it's going to be the right spot for the TE's to start coming off of the board.
R2: Hakeem Adeniji, OL, Kansas - 6'5" 310 lbs
I can only assume that the Bears will employ more of a stretch zone approach, and Adeniji is a perfect fit. He understands angles and positioning and plays with tremendous leverage. He's definitely more of a technician than a pure pass protector or mauler. Four year starter, primarily at left tackle, but does offer positional flexibility.
R4 (Comp): Cole Van Lanen, OL, Wisconsin - 6'5" 312 lbs
This dude is a load in the running game, and it wouldn't surprise me if he came off the board earlier in the draft. Plenty of natural power, and looks to bury opponents in the ground. Technique is a bit of a mess though. He played left tackle at Wisconsin but projects to a RT or guard in the NFL due to lack of foot speed for the blind side. Kind of a poor man's Quenton Nelson, but smaller.
R5: Bryce Perkins, QB, Virginia - 6'3" 215 lbs
Good size with a pretty live arm and has an incredible ability to extend plays. Sees the field well, but isn't asked to work through progressions much. Not very accurate on the move. Has some really exciting tools, but needs some mechanical refinement.
R5: Patrick Jones, EDGE, Pittsburgh - 6'5" 260 lbs
Incredible ability to convert speed to power. High motor guy who uses his length and hands well and has a wide array of moves and gets consistent pressure. Unfortunately that pressure doesn’t always translate to sack production. He’s a little stiff and doesn’t have much experience in dropping back in coverage. Would play the Aaron Lynch role and would give the Bears some versatility in sub packages.
R5: Tyrie Cleveland, WR, Florida - 6'2" 205 lbs
Cleveland is a fun player to watch but needs a lot of work. He’s currently a one trick pony - strictly a vertical deep threat with limited experience running a full route tree. But if he gets a corner on a 9 route, it’s over. Would come in as a package player who would need some time and patience, but could be a steal.
R6: Justin Strnad, LB, Wake Forest - 6'3" 235 lbs
3 or the Bears top 4 LB's are pending free agents. I expect Kwit to be back, but KPL may have played him self into a decent contract on the open market. Strnad is an excellent tackler with a nose for the ball. Extremely athletic player in the middle with good football intelligence. Shoulder injury knocks him down the board a little, but he should be ready to go.
R7: Ty Chandler, RB, Tennessee - 5'11" 205 lbs
Similar to Cleveland, he’s a situational player at this point. Good hands, good burst, and ok vision. He’s got some toughness to him and is willing to initiate contact but isn’t particularly built for inside running. He’d be a solid hedge against Cohen leaving after next season.