Chicago Bears post-free agency 7-round mock draft

The Chicago Bears’ 2021 NFL Draft needs have been impacted, even if slightly, by their moves in free agency, including the decision to sign QB Andy Dalton and move on from cornerback Kyle Fuller, bringing less of a focus on quarterback in Round 1 …

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Round 6: Rakeem Boyd, RB, Arkansas

Chicago has a concerning lack of depth at running back, and that’s with Tarik Cohen returning from a torn ACL this year.

David Montgomery will be the centerpiece of the offense for years to come, but he’ll need a quality backup who can handle the early-down work whenever he needs a breather.

Boyd checks the boxes from a physical standpoint and had a much more impressive 2019 season than his injury-riddled 2020 when his production dipped to 309 yards and three touchdowns after a 2019 campaign that totaled more than 1,100 yards and over six yards per carry.

Boyd is a better player than this draft slot and the Bears benefit as a result.