Chicago Bears Mock Draft 5.0: Trade Alert
By Erik Lambert
Jan 2, 2015; San Antonio, TX, USA; Kansas State Wildcats wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) runs after a catch during the second half of the 2015 Alamo Bowl against the UCLA Bruins at Alamodome. The Bruins won 40-35. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Third Round
57. His 5’10” height and coming from a smaller school may knock him into the early 3rd round. If so, the Bears would be thrilled. Tyler Lockett is among the most polished receivers in this class. He can run the full route tree, is not only quick but has good deep speed to stretch defenses over the top and soft hands for making tough catches over the middle. It’s still early, but think Antonio Brown.. Wide Receiver. Kansas State. Tyler Lockett. 4. player
Fourth Round
5. player. 57. Coming from the Mike Martz coaching tree, offensive coordinator Adam Gase prefers more pocket-oriented quarterbacks with size who can run a pro-style attack with efficiency. Sean Mannio fits the bill out of Oregon State. At 6’5″ he’s got the size, an over-the-top deliver, decent arm strength and shows the accuracy and timing of a pro when he’s not constantly pressured (as he was in 2014). An intriguing developmental project.. Quarterback. Oregon State. Sean Mannion
Fifth Round
Syracuse. Durrell Eskridge. 6. player. 57. Fangio loves safeties who are sort of a mix and match. That is to say they show prowess in coverage and stopping the run. Durrell Eskridge has that great size at 6’3″ with the ability to get bigger and stronger. Plays the run well and is rarely out of position. What he needs is better coaching than he’s getting at Syracuse and more game experience. High ceiling.. Safety
Next: Round 6