3. DO: Target multiple offensive lineman
Offensive line was one of several concerns for the Bears this offseason. They have a vacant right guard spot following Kyle Long’s retirement. While there are some candidates to win that job — including former first-round pick Germain Ifedi and former second-round pick Jason Spriggs — the Bears could get a top interior lineman prospect with one of their second-round picks. If someone like Michigan’s Cesar Ruiz, Louisiana-Lafayette’s Robert Hunt or Clemson’s John Simpson is available, the Bears should jump at them.
While the Bears are in need of a starting right guard this upcoming season, there are questions beyond just interior linemen. Left tackle Charles Leno Jr. and right tackle Bobby Massie are locked up for the next couple of seasons, but the Bears could look to build for the future at tackle.
Considering the depth of this year’s tackle class, if Chicago can lock up a top tackle prospect — like Houston’s Josh Jones or USC’s Austin Jackson — they shouldn’t hesitate to take him. That includes some developmental guys in the later rounds, like North Carolina’s Charlie Heck or Oregon’s Calvin Throckmorton.
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