5. Kyle Dugger, Lenoir-Rhyne
Like Chinn, Dugger’s stock has been on the rise following a strong season and showings at the Senior Bowl and Scouting Combine. When looking at Dugger, he appears to have it all — a versatile, speedy athlete with explosiveness and production to back it up. And that’s something that the Bears would love opposite ballhawk Eddie Jackson in the defensive backfield.
According to NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein, “it’s rare to find a safety with elite size, speed, explosiveness and production at a Power 5 school and almost impossible to find one at a Division II school. Dugger crammed the stat sheet full and used those elite traits to dominate the opposition. At times, he seems bored with his level of competition, but his engagement can be instant and urgent when it needs to be. He plays with controlled violence and carries an alpha demeanor on the field. He has soft hands and is rangy, but needs to train his eyes and improve his fundamentals before he’s coverage-ready. Dugger is a versatile, scheme-friendly safety who helps immediately on special teams and could develop into a talented NFL starter.”