1 (9). Georgia OLB Leonard Floyd
2 (56). Kansas State G/C Cody Whitehair
3 (72). Florida DE/DT Jonathan Bullard
4 (113). West Virginia ILB Nick Kwiatkoski
4 (124). Miami (FL) S Deon Bush
4 (127). Northern Iowa CB Deiondre' Hall
5 (150). Indiana RB Jordan Howard
6 (185). William & Mary S DeAndre Houston-Carson
7 (230). Western Michigan WR Daniel Braverman
Good Move - Lots to mention. The Bears needed OL help and Whitehair was the top rated Guard and getting him at #56 was an unexpected coup. They also needed DL help and Jonathan Bullard is a versatile, explosive guy and great value at #72. Jordan Howard also dropped to #150 and looks a bruiser of a back, ideal for the cold days at Soldier Field. He could see significant playing time.
Bargain Pick - All the late round picks made sense but on a personal level I loved the move for Daniel Braverman in Rd7. I'm hoping he can make the roster as he is sharp with exceptionally quick feet. I heard someone say he was a prototype Patriots slot guy and that analogy hopefully showcases how effective he could be if used correctly. With 2015 Rd1 pick Kevin White returning from injury the Bears WR corps gets two new weapons to incorporate into it's offense.
Risk / Reward Gamble - Leonard Floyd is a classic low floor / high ceiling pick. He suffers from not having an obvious natural position but has a tool set which should see him become a highly effective impact player. I can't wait to see how Vic Fangio plans to utilise him in Chicago. I think it's a good fit for player and team alike but only time will tell if he can translate the measurables into performance.
Tell Me Why Again - Bears fans will be asking 'Why can't the draft be in Chicago every year'. Another solid draft class to follow-on from 2015 and the only issue I can really pick out of the class is the selection of Kwiatkowski. I think he's a great Bears type LB, I just wonder how many opportunities he will see after the free agency signings of Jerrell Freeman and Danny Trevathan.
1 (16). Ohio State OT Taylor Decker
2 (46). Alabama DT A'Shawn Robinson
3 (95). Michigan C Graham Glasgow
4 (111). Southern Utah SS Miles Killebrew
5 (151). Washington State OG Joe Dahl
5 (169). Georgia Southern LB Antwione Williams
6 (191). Michigan QB Jake Rudock
6 (202). Penn State DL Anthony Zettel
6 (210). Baylor LS Jimmy Landes
7 (236). Washington RB Dwayne Washington
Good Move - The Lions wanted to improve in the trenches on both sides of the ball and four of their first five picks addressed these aims. Decker, Robinson and Glasgow could probably start on day one.
Bargain Pick - Antwione Williams will need to develop his cover skills in the pro's but has perfect size and exceptional arm length and with some time under his belt adjusting to the NFL, he could really contribute for Detroit.
Risk / Reward Gamble - Miles Killebrew has coverage limitations which he'll need to improve upon or he may get found out in the passing game but he can hit like a train and if used in the fashionable new hybrid LB/S role he could potentially flourish.
Tell Me Why Again - I liked the first 6 picks which all fitted a certain philosophy to get tougher. I was surprised that WR and CB weren't addressed at all, I did expect a WR to be taken relatively early on, but when that didn't materialise I was a bit dumbfounded that a pick wasn't spent late on when their was still value to be had. I know that you generally get less contributions from later round picks, but I didn't like much about the picks past Antwione Williams at all.
1 (27). UCLA DT Kenny Clark
2 (48). Indiana OT Jason Spriggs
3 (88). Utah State OLB Kyler Fackrell
4 (131). Nebraska ILB Blake Martinez
4 (137). Northwestern DE Dean Lowry
5 (163). California WR Trevor Davis
6 (200). Stanford OT Kyle Murphy
Good Move - Despite the calls for a middle linebacker to move Clay Matthews back outside, the Packers prioritised a replacement for B.J Raji to plug the interior. Clark should help the defense immediately.
Bargain Pick - Fackrell could be a potential steal in the 3rd round. An athletic LB with both pass-rush skills and the ability to drop into coverage, he has the capability to become a 3-down LB for the Packers.
Risk / Reward Gamble - If the plan really is to move Matthews back outside, Martinez will need to contribute immediately. The Packers passed on Reggie Ragland and hope that Martinez can bring the same sort of intensity to the middle of the Packers defense. The knock on Martinez is his speed and agility. He won't be found wanting in the power department.
Tell Me Why Again - I really expected a high pick on a middle linebacker to allow Clay Matthews to move back outside, but if Martinez can step up then kudos to the Packers.
1 (23). Ole Miss WR Laquon Treadwell
2 (54). Clemson CB Mackensie Alexander
4 (121). Western Michigan T/G Willie Beavers
5 (160). Missouri ILB Kentrell Brothers
6 (180). Germany WR Moritz Boehringer
6 (188). Texas-San Antonio TE David Morgan
6 (227). Vanderbilt DE Stephen Weatherly
7 (244). Clemson S Jayron Kearse
Good Move - Teddy Bridgewater needed a big bodied WR and Rick Spielman delivered. Treadwell wasn't the first receiver off the board but many had him tagged as the best WR available. A great needs and value pick at #23
Bargain Pick - Stephen Weatherly has some power and speed and was well worth the late round pick in a league where those traits are priceless.
Risk / Reward Gamble - Both Beavers and Boehringer are projects with intriguing tool sets but needing a huge amount of developmental work. Beavers needs to develop more playing strength whereas Boehringer has no college football experience whatsoever, becoming the first ever draftee via the German Football League. The athletic traits are off the charts but the learning curve will be immense. Time will tell if the leaps of faith pay off.
Tell Me Why Again - It's not that I don't rate Mackensie Alexander who exudes an air of confidence when he's on the field. It's not that he had no college interceptions either. My only quibble is that it wasn't a need area for the Vikes and for a playoff type team I thought they may just have looked for an impact guy at a position of more immediate need at #54. This is being picky as it's a pretty good draft class and you've got to factor into the draft grade the trade of their 2016 Rd3 pick in exchange for a Rd3 and Rd4 pick in 2017
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