2. Grant Delpit, LSU
Another one of the top safety prospects still on the board after Day 1 is LSU’s Grant Delpit, whose stock has fallen due to missed tackles and a down year following his 2018 campaign. But make no mistake about it, Delpit is a first-round talent that has dropped to the second round, and the Bears shouldn’t hesitate to take him if he’s around by pick 43.
According to NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein, Delpit is an “aggressive, urgent striker with good upside who posted a disappointing follow-up to an exciting 2018 campaign. His evaluation requires a full load of 2018 tape, where his coverage potential was better illustrated. He transitions with instinctive eyes and plays physically against tight ends. Willingness to rush in and hit has never been a problem in the alley or in his fits, but tackle inconsistencies have plagued him throughout his career due to angles and technique that could be challenging to fix. LSU sources say NFL teams won’t be getting the alpha leadership Jamal Adams provided for the Tigers, but Delpit should find a starting role early in his career as a versatile safety with big nickel potential.”