Chicago Bears 2017 NFL Mock Draft: Defensive Overdrive

Nov 19, 2016; Ames, IA, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes II (5) throws a pass against the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Ames, IA, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes II (5) throws a pass against the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
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NCAA Football: Texas Tech at Iowa State
NCAA Football: Texas Tech at Iowa State

The Chicago Bears are poised to have a great off-season if they play their cards right, and the NFL draft must be the frosting on that cake.

There is no shortage of different ways it might go for this team when they go on the clock. Most believe it will be a defensive player at #3. A Jonathan Allen, Solomon Thomas or Malik Hooker. Others cling to the belief it must be a quarterback. This is finally their chance to get a choice of options they normally don’t. Then there is the most exotic option:  trading back. Not impossible, just difficult to accomplish. Here’s a look on how creative they could get.

1st Round (via CLE)