Ranking the Chicago Bears’ 2021 NFL draft needs

A look at the Chicago Bears’ 2021 NFL draft needs prior to the start of NFL free agency.

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Inside linebacker

Roquan Smith is a stud, but Danny Trevathan’s best days are behind him. Trevathan redeemed himself with a strong finish to 2020, but it’s hard to forget how slow and ‘old’ he looked at the beginning of the year. Maybe he just had to get his legs under him. Or maybe it was a warning that his wheels are beginning to fall off.

Chicago has to find its next ‘Nick Kwiatkoski’ in this year’s draft class, even if they wait until Day 3 to land that guy.