5. Michael Pittman Jr., USC
Given the slew of receivers drafted in the first round, Michael Pittman Jr. is another prospect that slipped to Day 2. While Pittman isn’t the fastest guy on the field, he’s a big-bodied receiver that can physically challenge cornerbacks. Surely, the second round will see more receivers come off the board, so the Bears should definitely take their shot if someone like Pittman is there at 43 or 50.
According to NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein, is a “big, smart and reliable, Pittman falls into the “possession receiver” bin, but has top-notch ball skills that allow him to bully and best cornerbacks down the field. Improving release quickness against press will be an early focal point in an NFL camp, but his frame and physicality should create work space underneath even with close coverage. He lacks the speed and separation quickness teams covet from WR1 candidates, but he comes from NFL bloodlines and plays with a pro demeanor. He should be a productive plug-and-play talent at WR2 early in his career.”