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Chicago Bears 4-Round 2017 Mock Draft: Wheel and Deal

By Erik Lambert

Aug 22, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) against the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter of a preseason game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 22, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) against the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter of a preseason game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 17, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels tight end Evan Engram (17) runs the ball during the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Alabama won 48-43. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels tight end Evan Engram (17) runs the ball during the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Alabama won 48-43. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /

3rd Round

Evan Engram . 3. player. 57. The loss of Zach Miller really hurt the Bears offense during the year but it started with the trading of Martellus Bennett. Necessary as it was to team chemistry, it still hurt the versatile ways they could score on offense. It’s not a coincidence they’re only averaging 17 points per game. Not having that passing threat tight end in the middle of the field allows defenses to concentrate elsewhere. This is a problem the Bears must fix. <p>Thankfully the 2017 class is rich in tight end talent, specifically the pass catching variety. Evan Engram is one such type. Most have compared him to Washington Redskins star Jordan Reed. He’s not quite big enough to be a blocker, but his speed, athleticism and route running prowess have made him a nightmare for linebackers and safeties all year long. Put him on the field between Alshon Jeffery, Cameron Meredith and a healthy Kevin White and this team may have something.</p>. TE. Ole Miss

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