The Chicago Bears doubled down on defense with the addition of Penn State Jaquan Brisker with the 48th overall pick in the NFL draft, where general manager Ryan Poles addressed big holes in the secondary.
The secondary was a major concern for the Bears last season, and Poles immediately upgraded at cornerback with Kyler Gordon and safety with Gordon, who’s a versatile athlete with proven college success.
Brisker projects as an immediate starter at safety opposite Eddie Jackson, where Chicago has two players who have shown they can be ball-hawkers during their respective careers. Brisker allowed just one touchdown in nearly 1,000 collegiate snaps, and he’s been hailed as a leader in the locker room.
Here’s a collection of all of the grades for Brisker from various sports outlets, and while analysts think Chicago got great value, it was hard to get on board with passing on a wide receiver for Justin Fields.