Bears Way Too Early Mock Draft: Pass Rushers to Watch

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Is it too early to begin doing mock drafts? Yes. Are we still going to begin our series of mock drafts this season due to the fact that they’re actually enjoyable? You bet.

Most college football groups have actually just played a couple of video games this year, however we’ve currently gotten some standout efficiencies from men anticipated to be high draft chooses this year. Other gamers began to put themselves on the radar and will seek to build on quick starts.

Meanwhile, the NFL season is set to start Thursday night, so we have no concept where each group will land in next year’s draft order. Once once again, we will not be hindered. Thankfully Pro Football Focus’ 2024 Mock Draft Tool is currently up and running and they’ve slotted groups in where they think they might complete. They’ve got the Bears choosing at No. 8 considering that they own the Panthers’ first-round choice this year, and they have the Bears’ own choice can be found in at No. 14. PFF’s mock draft tool likewise just increases to the third-round today, so 3 rounds is all we’ve got for ya.

It’s likewise worth discussing, these mock drafts are not an effort to forecast what the Bears will in fact do when they’re back in the War Room next offseason. That’s difficult. These mock drafts are implied as an instructional tool to check out a few of the appealing college potential customers this season, and how those gamers might suit Chicago.

Without more ado, here’s our very first– and method too early– mock draft.

NO. 8: LAIATU LATU – EDGE – UCLA

Latu hurries from a two-point position a lot, and the Bears like their edge rushes to utilize a three-point position, however that little inconsistency shouldn’t matter. He’s quickly, strong, can shed blocks and never ever stops on a play. Latu can kick inside to hurry over the deal with or from the b-gap, and the Bears enjoy that type of flexibility. Latu went nuts in Week 1 with 3 sacks plus a forced fumble.

NO. 14: KEON COLEMAN – PASS RECEIVER – FLORIDA STATE

The Bears are set at pass receiver this year, however Darnell Mooney and Chase Claypool are each using the last year of their particular offers. If they choose to part methods with either man, they’ll be on the marketplace for a brand-new pass catcher, and Coleman might be a terrific fit. To start, his 6’4” frame offers Justin Fields a huge target, and matches DJ Moore’s 6’0” size well. Scouts love Coleman’s capability to develop separation and last Sunday he revealed terrific objected to catch en path to an unbelievable 9 catch, 122-yard, 3 goal day.

NO. 46: SEDRICK VAN PRAN – CENTER – GEORGIA

Cody Whitehair or Lucas Patrick might be a functional choice at center this season, however neither guy can be thought about a long term response at the position. Protecting Justin Fields is vital, so the Bears need to continue to utilize important draft chooses to enhance their offending line. Van Pran will be a three-year starter at center by season’s end, and he’ll be exceptionally fight checked breaking stout SEC challengers. Further, Van Pran has actually impressed as much as this point. In 920 pass rush chances, he’s just gave up one sack and 22 pressures overall, per PFF. Van Pran is not understood for his athleticism in area, so he’s not a best suitable for the Bears, however scouts state he plays well sufficient in zone obstructing plans comparable to what the Bears release that he might have the ability to manage.

NO. 78: BARONIAL UMANMIELEN – EDGE – FLORIDA

This choice is a little a forecast, however Umanmielen jobs to take an advance as one of the Gators’ main pass rushes this season. In 25 profession video games he has 7.5 sacks, 13 TFLs and 3 required fumbles. There’s no such thing as a lot of pass rushes, and with numerous protective linemen on 1 year offers, or ending offers, the Bears will require to continue to include skill to the front 4.