Chicago Bears GM Ryan Pace: Impressions Thus Far
By Erik Lambert
NFL Draft
Sep 3, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears running back Jeremy Langford (36) rushes the ball against Cleveland Browns inside linebacker Craig Robertson (53) during the second quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
1st Round – Kevin White (WR, West Virginia)
Talented but raw pass catcher who saw his first year derailed by a fractured shin. May return in the second half of the season depending on rehab.
2nd Round – Eddie Goldman (DT, Florida State)
Big nose tackle with surprising burst and quickness. Has not handled the run too well but has shown enough to start in place of the injured/suspended Jeremiah Ratliff.
3rd Round – Hroniss Grasu (C, Oregon)
Smart and technically sound center who suffers from a clear lack of physical strength that showed in preseason. Likely will play backup in 2015 in hopes of bulking up.
4th Round – Jeremy Langford (RB, Michigan State)
An inexperienced but physically gifted running back with size and speed. Led the team in rushing during the preseason and looks like a future starter once Forte is gone.
5th Round – Adrian Amos (FS, Penn State)
Considered a true free safety with the athleticism and range for coverage, he was criticized for not playing physical enough in college. Didn’t stop him from cracking the starting lineup early and never relinquishing the spot.
6th Round – Tayo Fabuluje (OT, TCU)
Gigantic left tackle at TCU, he has surprisingly nimble for a guy who weighed 350 lbs. Has steadily dropped weight since, played solid in preseason and locked up a roster spot.
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