Chicago Bears Seven-Round 2017 Mock Draft: Going Deep
By Erik Lambert
![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](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/1bb7c716420d3f6f010290215062a996b9199595d2260177593d4bab44563c81.jpg)
4th Round (via BUF)
57. It’s not just safety where the Bears are going to need a playmaker. Cornerback requires equal attention. Maybe Deiondre Hall will pan out but thus far the team hasn’t given him many opportunities. Their leading interceptor was Cre’Von LeBlanc, an undrafted free agent who managed two picks. If Chicago is going to gain some respectability in the league, they have to keep searching for guys who can produce more. <p>Demontae Kazee may not meet the size standards Vic Fangio prefers, but he’s a cover corner with speed and enough length to handle press coverage. The big trade off for those couple extra inches? Kazee gets his hands on a lot of footballs. In 2016 alone he intercepted seven passes and deflected eight others. Quarterbacks really hesitated to throw in his direction too often, knowing the risks involved. That instinct can’t possibly be a bad addition.</p>. CB. San Diego State. Damontae Kazee . 5. player