Chicago Bears 2017 NFL Mock Draft: Go Big Or Go Home

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December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Clemson Tigers during the first half of the the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

The Chicago Bears know their task at hand. It’s to plug every single hole possible on the roster in order to compete for the playoffs in 2017.

Sounds like an impossible task considering they just finished 3-13, their worst record since 1969. Nonetheless the objectives are clear enough. Find a quarterback. Improve the secondary. Add more weapons. Simple in that respect but difficult to execute. Much will depend on how they do in free agency but high noon is going to be the NFL draft. Here is the latest breakdown of how it might end up going for them.

1st Round

1. player. 57. The NFL can often become a league too set in its ways. Teams are so narrow-minded in their draft approach that they can often miss great players because “that’s just not what you’re supposed to do.” Such is the common saying about taking defensive backs in the top five of a draft. Problem is that recent history counters that argument. Since 2000, there have been six defensive backs taken in the top five. Four of them went to multiple Pro Bowls. <p>This 2017 draft class is stacked with that caliber of talent. Chicago hasn’t had a top quality safety on its defense for over a decade. Malik Hooker showcased how special he could be this past season with seven interceptions and three defensive touchdowns. The fact he did it playing through two separate injuries makes it all the more impressive. He is a true ball hawk with size and speed. Everything they could want from the position.</p>. S. Ohio State. Malik Hooker

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