Chicago Bears Seven-Round 2017 Mock Draft: Going Deep

December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Clemson Tigers during the first half of the the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Clemson Tigers during the first half of the the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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4th Round

North Carolina. Ryan Switzer . 4. player. 57. The Bears suddenly have some major questions to answer at the receiver position. It starts of course with Alshon Jeffery and whether to re-sign him. However, there is another one they must sort out at slot receiver. Eddie Royal has had two years on the team. He’s played well at times, but just can’t stay healthy. His replacement Josh Bellamy shows great ability to get open but has a wholly unreliable pair of hands. Getting somebody in that position who can create without help from scheme is big. <p>Don’t bother challenging Ryan Switzer because he’s 5’10”. The young man plays like he’s 6’6″ A relentless competitor with good quickness and savvy to shake defenders and get open. A genuine feel for where the dead spots are in coverage and is consistently able to exploit them. Unlike Daniel Braverman, who had Corey Davis to help pull defensive backs away from him, Switzer has been the unquestioned go-to receiver for one of the best QBs in the country. That says plenty.</p>. WR