Chicago Bears 2017 Mock Draft: Best Player Available

Nov 5, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive end Derek Barnett (9) during the first quarter against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive end Derek Barnett (9) during the first quarter against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 25, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Josh Augusta (97) enters the field on Senior Day before the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Faurot Field. Missouri won 28-24. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Josh Augusta (97) enters the field on Senior Day before the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Faurot Field. Missouri won 28-24. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

7th Round

Josh Augusta . 7. player. 57. There is no reason to doubt that Eddie Goldman can still be an excellent player in the NFL. All signs point to it. The problem has been his health. He can’t stay on the field with any consistency. So it might be wise for the Bears to invest in some depth options at the nose tackle position. Most of their attempts thus far weren’t overly successful in part because none of them had actually played that position before. <p>Josh August has for most of his career at Missouri. The massive interior defensive lineman has struggled with weight control at times but when it’s right, he’s proven to be quite a disruptive player for being so big. Augusta swallows up running lanes as expected but is also quite adept at getting into the backfield on tackles for loss and even a few sacks. He’ll make a fine rotational guy to help spell Goldman during games.</p>. DT. Missouri