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.
There were six receivers taken in the first round, which makes sense given the depth of the class. Heading into Round 2, there are still some great receiver prospects on the board, including some that could be explosive weapons for whichever quarterback lines up under center for Chicago in 2020.
Here are five wide receivers that are still on the board heading into Day 2 that the Bears should target, if they fall to them at pick 43 or 50.
1. Tee Higgins, Clemson
Tee Higgins is arguably the best receiver prospect still left on the board, and some had him pegged as a potential late first-round selection. While his lackluster performance and injury history are part of the reason why he slid, his upside isn’t to be ignored. Higgins is a big target that could be utilized in the red zone, which is certainly an area the Bears need to correct heading into next season.
According to NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein, Higgins has a “long, angular frame with cheat-code body control and ball skills when attacking downfield. Higgins is leggy getting off of the press, but those same leggy strides are weapons of separation that help create big plays. He’s played all three receiver spots and can be moved around to match up against cornerbacks. His size and “above the rim” talent make him a uniquely dangerous playmaker deep and in the red zone. The transition to NFL press corners will be an early challenge that could take some time to solve, but he’s an instinctive ball-winner whose traits should win out and make him a very good NFL starter.”