UOK's Poorly Researched & Generally Guessed Mock Draft (Updated 2/11)
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2020 12:23 pm
DISCLAIMER: I watch virtually zero college football, and all of these opinions are formed from Googling, internet and YouTube "research," and multiple mock draft simulations to verify availability of these players being available when the Bears are on the clock.
I look forward to your feedback.
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R2, P11: ISAIAH WILSON, OT - GEORGIA
SUMMARY: Guessing a lot of people would be leery of this pick, but Wilson has some real positives: 6'7" 340 lbs, long arms, mean streak, and fiercely intelligent. It would be abysmal if Wilson was forced to start out of the gates, but with Massie's contract logjamming his roster spot for at least one more season, Wilson wouldn't be pressed into action too quickly. He could develop into the all-pro Right Tackle of the future that the team needs to have ready for the next era of Bears offensive linemen, but he will absolutely need a redshirt season to cure and absorb the NFL speed and refine his technique.
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R2, P18: TYLER BIADASZ, OL - WISCONSIN
SUMMARY: While Wilson would likely require a year to season, Biadasz is potentially a day-1 starter. At 6'3", 220lb he is nearly identical to Whitehair's build, and is likely just as versatile. He would require some measure of patience, but between he, Whitehair, and Daniels, the interior offensive line would have three guys with experience at center, and really they'd simply have to determine who was the best at identifying the mike, snaps, etc.
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R4, P41: KENNY WILLEKES, EDGE - MICHIGAN STATE
SUMMARY: 6'4" 250 lbs of relentless pursuit, Willekes is already damn good as a pass rusher, but there's still a ton of meat left on the bone. With Aaron Lynch gone (and with his final year pretty useless), there's a spot for an edge-rusher that has endless hustle and a craving to devour quarterbacks. Enter Willekes.
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R5, P17: A.J. GREEN, CB - OKLAHOMA STATE
SUMMARY: The Bears have already expressed interest, per reports, and with a merely passable Senior Bowl, his stock may have slipped enough for the Bears to get their guy in round 5. With Amukamara likely a cap casualty (and slipping performance) and depth behind Fuller not great, Green would find himself a great fit. He's not the ballhawk that people may need, but his size and technique would fill Amukamara's absence nicely.
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R5, P20: JOSIAH DEGUARA, TE/FB - CINCINNATI
SUMMARY: Deguara intrigues me. He's athletic and unrefined, but there's something about his highlights that gave me pause. He could be a TE, a FB, or Nagy's beloved U - he's got the capability, size, and athleticism to be any one of these things, or all of them. Jack of All Trades, Master of None came to mind. Deguara brings the versatility and speed to the position that will all but certainly be improvements over Horsted and Holtz respectively.
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R6, P17: EVAN WEAVER, LB - CAL
SUMMARY: To address concerns about his size and coverage range, Weaver dropped ten pounds in a month and had a nice Senior Bowl. He's a fantastic tackler, and has extremely impressive closing speed and a great knack for punching out the football. He'd immediately improve special teams and provide valuable depth at a position that's on the verge of crumbling for the Bears.
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R7, P12: COLE MCDONALD, QB - HAWAII
SUMMARY: Like his arm. Guy can chuck it. Would vie with Rodgers for best Hail Mary ball in league. Great blonde salad. Didn't see a lot as far as progressions go; just kinda throws to a spot way downfield. Can run with surprising speed for as lanky as he is. Worry he wouldn't do well in a west-coast gameplan or be dynamic enough to cycle Nagy's RPO, but if you have a vertical gameplan, he's built for it. If Nagy's more interested in stretching the field and wants a wild-card QB that could stir shit up on the roster, McDonald could be there late.
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R7, P19: ALOHI GILMAN, S - NOTRE DAME
SUMMARY: With a lot of comparisons to Patrick Chung, Gilman would bring instant leadership and physicality to the Bears DB room. He never - ever - quits. Gilman's involved in forcing turnovers, specializes in covering Tight Ends, and his major low points are that he can get too reckless. He'd instantly raise hell on Special Teams, but could become a starter by the end of his rookie year opposite Eddie Jackson.
I look forward to your feedback.
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R2, P11: ISAIAH WILSON, OT - GEORGIA
SUMMARY: Guessing a lot of people would be leery of this pick, but Wilson has some real positives: 6'7" 340 lbs, long arms, mean streak, and fiercely intelligent. It would be abysmal if Wilson was forced to start out of the gates, but with Massie's contract logjamming his roster spot for at least one more season, Wilson wouldn't be pressed into action too quickly. He could develop into the all-pro Right Tackle of the future that the team needs to have ready for the next era of Bears offensive linemen, but he will absolutely need a redshirt season to cure and absorb the NFL speed and refine his technique.
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R2, P18: TYLER BIADASZ, OL - WISCONSIN
SUMMARY: While Wilson would likely require a year to season, Biadasz is potentially a day-1 starter. At 6'3", 220lb he is nearly identical to Whitehair's build, and is likely just as versatile. He would require some measure of patience, but between he, Whitehair, and Daniels, the interior offensive line would have three guys with experience at center, and really they'd simply have to determine who was the best at identifying the mike, snaps, etc.
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R4, P41: KENNY WILLEKES, EDGE - MICHIGAN STATE
SUMMARY: 6'4" 250 lbs of relentless pursuit, Willekes is already damn good as a pass rusher, but there's still a ton of meat left on the bone. With Aaron Lynch gone (and with his final year pretty useless), there's a spot for an edge-rusher that has endless hustle and a craving to devour quarterbacks. Enter Willekes.
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R5, P17: A.J. GREEN, CB - OKLAHOMA STATE
SUMMARY: The Bears have already expressed interest, per reports, and with a merely passable Senior Bowl, his stock may have slipped enough for the Bears to get their guy in round 5. With Amukamara likely a cap casualty (and slipping performance) and depth behind Fuller not great, Green would find himself a great fit. He's not the ballhawk that people may need, but his size and technique would fill Amukamara's absence nicely.
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R5, P20: JOSIAH DEGUARA, TE/FB - CINCINNATI
SUMMARY: Deguara intrigues me. He's athletic and unrefined, but there's something about his highlights that gave me pause. He could be a TE, a FB, or Nagy's beloved U - he's got the capability, size, and athleticism to be any one of these things, or all of them. Jack of All Trades, Master of None came to mind. Deguara brings the versatility and speed to the position that will all but certainly be improvements over Horsted and Holtz respectively.
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R6, P17: EVAN WEAVER, LB - CAL
SUMMARY: To address concerns about his size and coverage range, Weaver dropped ten pounds in a month and had a nice Senior Bowl. He's a fantastic tackler, and has extremely impressive closing speed and a great knack for punching out the football. He'd immediately improve special teams and provide valuable depth at a position that's on the verge of crumbling for the Bears.
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R7, P12: COLE MCDONALD, QB - HAWAII
SUMMARY: Like his arm. Guy can chuck it. Would vie with Rodgers for best Hail Mary ball in league. Great blonde salad. Didn't see a lot as far as progressions go; just kinda throws to a spot way downfield. Can run with surprising speed for as lanky as he is. Worry he wouldn't do well in a west-coast gameplan or be dynamic enough to cycle Nagy's RPO, but if you have a vertical gameplan, he's built for it. If Nagy's more interested in stretching the field and wants a wild-card QB that could stir shit up on the roster, McDonald could be there late.
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R7, P19: ALOHI GILMAN, S - NOTRE DAME
SUMMARY: With a lot of comparisons to Patrick Chung, Gilman would bring instant leadership and physicality to the Bears DB room. He never - ever - quits. Gilman's involved in forcing turnovers, specializes in covering Tight Ends, and his major low points are that he can get too reckless. He'd instantly raise hell on Special Teams, but could become a starter by the end of his rookie year opposite Eddie Jackson.