Chicago Bears Seven-Round 2017 Mock Draft: Going Deep

QB. Texas Tech. Patrick Mahomes . 2. player. 57. Pace threw out a pretty big hint that oftentimes quarterbacks aren’t ready to play right away. He also referenced how the Dallas Cowboys were able to get Dak Prescott later in the draft. That speaks of a man who is confident enough that he can find a talented passer outside the 1st round and has the coaching staff necessary to make the young man a success. Given how the Bears did with Brian Hoyer and Matt Barkley, it’s not a completely unreasonable feeling. <p>Among the names gaining steam in this class is Patrick Mahomes. Most believe his mechanics and fundamentals are too raw to risk in the 1st round, but his overall skills set may be the best in the entire draft. He’s got a cannon arm to go along with underrated accuracy and touch. He runs well and has the strength to shrug off tacklers to keep plays alive. There is no shortage of toughness either as he can play hurt and play well doing so. The kind of quarterback who knows how to carry a team on his back.</p>