The first round of the 2020 NFL Draft couldn’t have gone better for the Chicago Bears, who heading into Day 2 armed with a pair of second-rounders has plenty of first-round talent still on the board.
Heading into Round 2, there is still some first-round talent at cornerback in this deep draft class. The Bears have a starting right cornerback spot up for grabs opposite Pro Bowler Kyle Fuller, and they could certainly find his running mate in this NFL Draft. Depending on how the chips fall, perhaps a first-round talent lands in Chicago’s lap at pick 43.
Here are five cornerbacks that are still on the board heading into Day 2 that Chicago should target, if they fall to them at pick 43 or 50.
1. Trevon Diggs, Alabama
Diggs is easily the best cornerback prospect available heading into Day 2 — a first-round talent with the kind of instincts and ball skills that would make him a stud opposite Pro Bowler Kyle Fuller in Chicago’s secondary. The only problem is Diggs might not last 10 picks before the Bears get their first crack in the second round. But on the off chance he does fall to pick 43, Chicago shouldn’t waste any time selecting him.
According to NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein, Diggs is a “talented prospect with rare combination of size, strength and ball skills. As a former receiver, Diggs has an instinctive feel for his opponent’s plans and uses his size and athleticism to disrupt the blueprint when possible. The foot agility and short-area burst are good for his size and helped keep completion totals low. He’s inconsistent staying in phase with downfield routes and long speed is his kryptonite, causing grabbing and holding when panic sets in. He’s a future starting press-man corner with the hands and ball tracking to take it away and should benefit from more help over the top as a pro. Future consideration at free safety is possible considering his size and skill set.”
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