Chicago Bears 2017 NFL Mock Draft: Stockpiling Picks

Zane Gonzalez . 7. player. 57. The Bears need a new kicker. With all due respect to Connor Barth, he is merely a stopgap solution. His utter lack of deep accuracy severely hampers the scoring opportunities this team has and it might’ve cost them a number of tight games in 2016. To say nothing of the fact that he’s streaky with accuracy from inside 40 yards as well. In other words he’s just not that good. Chicago should strike to be better at all positions. <p>Zane Gonzalez has an argument to go down as the best kicker in college football history. At least in terms of stats with an NCAA record 96 field goal converted. He finished his final year at Arizona State strong too, going 23-of-25 with a long of 59. The young man is consistently reliable and has plenty of leg to kick from deep if required. If he’s still on the board in the 7th round, which is always possible, then it’s a definite pick worth making.</p>. K. Arizona State