Chicago Bears 3-Round Mock Draft: Attack The Needs

Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive end Derek Barnett (9) and Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Avery Gennesy (65) in action during the game at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeat the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Six games remain before the Chicago Bears know their final positioning but the latest indicators are they will have strong position in the NFL draft.

There is any number of ways they could go based on their current positioning. Sitting in the top 5 means they can either get a premium prospect such as a quarterback or they could move down in order to acquire more picks. Thanks to another beneficial positioning with the Tennessee Titans, who have multiple picks in each of the first three rounds, this opens the door for the latter.

1st Round (via TEN)

Titans get #3 pick (Jonathan Allen)

Bears get #8 pick, #13 pick, 6th in 2017 and 3rd in 20181

Derek Barnett

DE, Tennessee

Derek Barnett continues to be the Little Engine That Could for Tennessee. Only there’s nothing “little” about him. Despite playing for a rather mediocre program he’s one of the most consistently effective pass rushers in college football. Every week he seems to get a sack without fail. He’s strong with good length, can bend and shows violent hands that enable him to keep blockers off his body. Put him across from Floyd and the Bears could be set up for years to come.

Oct 15, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jamal Adams (33) celebrates after picking up a fumble during the third quarter of a game against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

1st Round (via TEN)

Jamal Adams

S, LSU

Jamal Adams doesn’t have the same flash as a Jabrill Peppers or Malik Hooker, but don’t try to talk him down to those have played with or against him. The 6’1″ safety is being called a bigger version of Tyrann Mathieu without the off-the-field baggage. He’s a force around the line of scrimmage, making tackles, sniffing out screens and being a big help stopping the run. He’s not a ballhawk in coverage but he does his job consistently and makes plays from time to time.

Nov 25, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes (5) passes against the Baylor Bears in the first half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

2nd Round

Patrick Mahomes

QB, Texas Tech

The opinions on Patrick Mahomes will be guarded. Nobody doubts the Texas Tech standout is among the most physically gifted in the class. He’s big, boasts a powerful arm, throws with good touch, plays fearless and is a nightmare to stop when he’s rolling. The son of a coach he’s well-schooled in the game and a hard worker by all accounts. Critics will say he’s in a gimmick offense and plays a backyard style of football. Let them. If developed patiently, he’s got uber potential.

Oct 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) during a NCAA football game against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC defeated Colorado 21-17. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

3rd Round

Chidobe Awuzie

CB, Colorado

Colorado has been one of the surprise teams of 2016, mostly thanks to a rock solid defense. Its best player and leader is cornerback Chidobe Awuzie. Though a tad undersized at 5’11” he has shown himself to be a athletic, fluid cover man who can lock onto any wide receiver and stick to them all game long. He’s physical without committing bad penalties, plays with swagger and shows decent ball skills.