The dust has settled on the 2020 NFL season and the fireworks are about to be lit in free agency, with the Chicago Bears already grabbing headlines as one of the first teams mentioned in every quarterback trade speculation.
General manager Ryan Pace is going to pull the trigger on a quarterback at some point and in some way this offseason, whether it’s via trade, free agency, or in the 2021 NFL Draft.
With the Bears owning the 20th overall pick, it’s unlikely any of the top quarterback prospects will fall to them in Round 1. And while it’s likely they’ll enter draft weekend with a new starter already on the roster, this mock draft will assume that isn’t the case.
So how might their 2021 draft haul look when it’s all said and done? Here’s one scenario:
Round 1: ALIJAH VERA-TUCKER | OL | USC
If the Bears don’t go quarterback in Round 1, the next logical priority is the offensive line, and Vera-Tucker makes the most sense of the offensive linemen likely to be available at No. 20 overall.
Not only does he possess immediate NFL starting talent, but he’s also capable of lining up with the first team at either offensive tackle or guard. For a roster like Chicago’s that has weaknesses and vulnerabilities across the entire offensive line, Vera-Tucker’s positional versatility is a huge plus.