Let’s survey the internet and see where the “experts” have the Bears turning with the tenth overall selection.
Carter Landis, at the magazine formerly known as Sports Illustrated:
10. Chicago Bears – Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
“The Bears made multiple improvements to the offensive line during free agency, but making another won’t hurt. Banks has the size and strength to play tackle or guard at the next level.”
Bucky Brooks, at NFL.com:
10. Omarion Hampton, North Carolina, RB
“Ben Johnson’s immense success with a two-back rotation in Detroit could prompt Chicago to expend its top pick on a physical runner to partner with the dynamic D’Andre Swift.”
Chris Trapasso, at CBS Sports:
10. Mike Green, Marshall, Edge
“The Bears go with a high-upside outside speed rusher from Marshall in Green, who has the tools to develop into an All-Pro type. Learning from Montez Sweat will aid that process.”
10. Kenneth Grant, Michigan, DT
“The Bears did a great job of addressing their offensive line. They still have some work to do in that regard, but they can now focus on their defensive front, which needs upgrades on the edge and in the interior. Grady Jarrett was signed, but he’s aging out of the NFL.
Kenneth Grant has flashed upside and is considered an underrated talent. Some of Charlie Campbell’s sources prefer Grant to Mason Graham.”
Mike Tannenbaum, at ESPN:
Tannenbaum has the Bears swapping picks with the Steelers, as Pittsburgh chases a quarterback. With the 21st pick, he has the Bears taking…
21. Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M, Edge
“I traded out of No. 10 in this updated mock draft, but I’m pretty happy with the outcome. Chicago was 16th in sacks last season (40), but it was also 24th in pass rush win rate (36.5%) and hasn’t yet found an elite pass-rush partner for Montez Sweat. Signing Dayo Odeyingbo helps, but Stewart’s immense upside is really intriguing, especially at this point in Round 1. This is a classic “traits over production” pick. Stewart had 1.5 sacks last season, but his skill set is great. He’s 6-5 and 267 pounds and runs a 4.59. He also jumped 40 inches in the vertical at the combine.
Josh Edwards, at CBS:
10. Ashton Jeanty, Boise State, RB
“Chicago has made wholesale additions to its roster, which could allow it to make what would have been considered a luxury selection just a few weeks ago. Ashton Jeanty is a net positive in both the run and pass games, which should take pressure off young quarterback Caleb Williams.”
(Josh Liskiewitz at PFF concurs with this selection.)
