Will Farlow Chicago Bears seven round Mock Draft 2.0

By: Will Farlow 

It's just a few hours away from the start of the 2020 NFL Draft as all teams get ready to make their picks. Every pick of the draft in Rounds 1 through 7 each player picked hold the future of their new NFL team in the balance. I have watched the draft over the years , and I have nothing but respect and praise to the draft approach of Chicago Bears GM Ryan Pace. Pace has shown Bears fans and opposing teams his trust in his scouting department as he trades up or down to find the players that fit his plan for Chicago the best. The Chicago Bears have big needs on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball, and its up to Ryan Pace and his staff to put the Bears back into contention this coming season.   

Round 2

Round 2: Pick 43

Jeremy Chinn S Southern Illinois 

The Chicago Bears fill a big need on the defense as Ryan Pace takes the safety from Southern Illinois. Chinn brings his solid ball first play and work ethic to an already strong Bears defense. Chinn slides in nicely next to Bears star safety Eddie Jackson. The many visits Pace had with the safety Chinn pay off, and I believe the Bears with this pick add a vital piece to their defense. Opposing WRs beware of this new power duo of Bears safeties Jackson and Chinn.  

Round 2: Pick 50

Denzel Mims  WR  Baylor 

​This is a home run pick for Bears GM Ryan Pace as he takes advantage of the deep WR draft class selecting Mims to replace Taylor Gabriel. Mims brings a good red zone threat to Matt Nagy's offense and the speed needed in Chicago. Mims is projected to go late in Round 1 ,but Ryan Pace trusts his best player available approach by taking Denzel Mims to end Round 2. The opposite wider receiver duo of Allen Robinson and Denzel Mims has a nice ring to it for Bears fans to enjoy for many years .  

Round 3

Round 3: Pick 97

Trade with Green Bay: Green Bay acquires Bears TE Adam Shaheen, a 6th round pick (196) , and a future fifth round pick(2021) , Packers sending their third round pick (97) to Chicago

Noah Igbinoghene CB Auburn

Bears make a unexpected trade with NFC North rival Green Bay turning heads of Bears fans as Ryan Pace sees a corner back on his board slip into the mid third round. Chicago sends one of their two sixth round picks along with tight end Adam Shaheen to Green bay for a third round pick the Pace uses to bring Noah Igbinoghene to fill the Bears hole left by Prince Amukamara. The junior out of Auburn is a strong, explosive player that sports a speedy 4.46 40 yard dash from the Draft Combine. The Bears make a good move to solidify long term success and depth for their secondary with this pick.​  

Round 4

Round 4: Pick 126

Trade : Bears trade RB Tarik Cohen to LA Rams, Rams send their fourth round pick and a future third round pick (2021) to Chicago

Damien Lewis OL LSU

Trade rumors of Tarik Cohen leaving Chicago due to his fit in the Matt Nagy offense lead to him going to LA in a deal that allows the Rams to find a replacement for RB Todd Gurley. Chicago also gets a much needed offensive lineman as they use the fourth round pick to take Damien Lewis. Lewis brings to Chicago good run blocking ability with the opportunity to improve his protection of the passing game. Lewis becomes the long term replacement for Kyle Long for Chicago , and I like this kid's playing ability and energy on the field .  

Round 5

Round 5: Pick 169  

Brycen Hopkins TE Purdue 

Bears fans have waited to see a pick for a tight end that can catch the ball along with good blocking ability , and Ryan Pace gets that tight end in Purdue TE Brycen Hopkins. Hopkins is a safety that was high on Pace's daft board as he brings his 6'4 size and ability to be a blocker and passer adding good depth to the Bears offense. Hopkins can be backup behind veteran Jimmy Graham and can run plays with the offense and TE Demetrius Harris. Ryan Pace's many visits with the Boilermaker TE pay off as he makes a great pick in the mid rounds. The Bears make a statement for their win now mode and long term goals by making this pick in Round 5 that will make Bears fans very happy.  

Purdue’s Brycen Hopkins, the Big Ten tight end of the year, recently had a video call with the #Bears, along with a number of other interviews with other teams.

— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) April 7, 2020

Round 6

​Round 6- Pick 200  

James Robinson RB Illinois State 

​This trade fills the hole at RB for Chicago following the trade of Tarik Cohen to the LA Rams. Ryan Pace seeks a veteran RB with postseason experience as he brings Adrian Peterson back to the NFC North to the Windy City. Peterson now sits as a good backup to mentor David Montgomery and new rookie RB James Robinson. Chicago also gets a seventh round pick for next season in 2021 from Washington. Pace makes another surprise move solidifying the Bears running game into a strong offensive force against opposing defenses.  

Round 7

Round 7: Pick 226

​Trade: Chicago sends their seventh round pick (226) to Miami, Miami send their seventh round pick (251) and a future sixth round pick (2021) to Chicago

Bears GM Ryan Pace gets a call for Miami seeking a player earlier in the seventh round leading to a smart trade that allows Chicago to move down and pick up a future pick for next year's draft.  

Round 7: Pick 233

​Trade: Chicago sends their seventh round pick(233) an a future sixth round pick (2021, from Miami) to the Washington Redskins, Washington sends veteran RB Adrian Peterson and a future seventh round pick (2021)

This trade fills the hole at RB for Chicago following the trade of Tarik Cohen to the LA Rams. Ryan Pace seeks a veteran RB with postseason experience as he brings Adrian Peterson back to the NFC North to the Windy City. Peterson now sits as a good backup to mentor David Montgomery and new rookie RB James Robinson. Chicago also gets a seventh round pick for next season in 2021 from Washington. Pace makes another surprise move solidifying the Bears running game into a strong offensive force against opposing defenses.  

Round 7: Pick 251 (from Miami)

Mason Fine QB Northern Texas 

The Chicago Bears see an opportunity to move down and take Northern Texas QB Mason Fine. Ryan Pace likes this project QB for his strong arm, and football IQ in game situations. Fine averaged 3000 plus yards, 25 plus touchdowns, and a 62 percent of completion in three season for Northern Texas. Pace takes the QB to give a future piece to support Mitchell Trubisky as a third string behind veteran Nick Foles.​