It’s always best to temper expectations when it comes to seventh-round draft picks. But the Chicago Bears added some quality depth to the offensive line with their pair of offensive line selections.
The Bears selected offensive guard Arlington Hambright and offensive tackle Lachavious Simmons back-to-back with picks 126 and 127. And some of the early reviews with these guys are that they’re “nasty” in the trenches, which is something Chicago will miss with the retired Kyle Long.
While it’s far too early to begin assigning grades before they step up on the field — and years later — we can’t help ourselves.
Let’s take a look at our early grades for the Bears’ pair of seventh-round picks.
OL Arlington Hambright
Ultimately, Hambright is the bigger question of the two offensive linemen selected with back-to-back selections. Hambright lacks experience — and suffered a significant ankle injury in 2018 — which are certainly concerns.
Hambright started his collegiate career as a JUCO transfer to Oklahoma State. He transferred to Colorado, where he started 11 games for the Buffaloes in 2019. Hambright played offensive tackle at Colorado, but he’ll move inside to guard with the Bears.
While Hambright figures to be a depth piece for Chicago at guard, there is a starting right guard spot up for grabs that Germain Ifedi, Alex Bars and Rashaad Coward will battle for.
Grade: C
What do you think, Bears fans? How would you grade Chicago’s selection of Hambright?
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Read on for Simmon’ grade
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