Now that compensatory picks have been announced, we have the complete order for the picks in April’s impending NFL Draft.
Draft Wire released their first seven-round mock draft, which includes those compensatory selections, and Luke Easterling has Chicago addressing every need from tight end to offensive line to quarterback to cornerback.
The Bears have eight draft picks in the 2020 NFL Draft, which include a pair of second rounders and a fourth-round compensatory pick.
Here’s who Easterling believes the Bears will target:
43. Cole Kmet | TE | Notre Dame
- The Bears are searching for answers at the tight end position, and who better than arguably the best tight end in the NFL Draft? Kmet would be the perfect “in line” tight end in Matt Nagy’s offense.
50. Malik Harrison | LB | Ohio State
- The Buckeyes used Harrison off the edge to rush the passer, and the Bears could do with more production at edge rusher on defense, especially with Leonard Floyd’s future in question.
140. Dane Jackson | CB | Pittsburgh
- The Bears are looking to replace Prince Amukamara, and they could find that guy in Jackson, who brings athleticism to the position and also is a solid special teams contributor.
159. Charlie Heck | OT | North Carolina
- The Bears need all the help they can get on the offensive line. While they’re likely stuck with tackles Charles Leno and Bobby Massie for another season, Heck could be a prospect to develop for the future.
163. Isaiah Coulter | WR | Rhode Island
- After the release of Taylor Gabriel, the Bears are in search of a speedy receiver to serve as an additional weapon for Mitchell Trubisky. Coulter raised his draft stock with a strong showing at the NFL Scouting Combine, including a 4.45 40-time.
196. Anthony Gordon | QB | Washington State
- The Bears are in the market for a quarterback, and Gordon would certainly fit the bill. Gordon could be a Day 3 project Chicago could develop as they see what Trubisky or a veteran addition can do in 2020.
200. D.J. Wonnum | EDGE | South Carolina
- Chicago needs some help in the pass rush following a disappointing effort in 2019. While Wonnum hasn’t been too impactful in his collegiate career, he could be someone to develop beside Khalil Mack.
233. Robert Windsor | DL | Penn State
- The Bears are deepest on the defensive line, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t add some developmental prospects. Windsor plays with great effort, and he always seems to find himself around the football. He also provides some interior pass rush, which could complement Akiem Hicks.
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