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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4th Round

player. 57. There is no crime against adding as many pass rushers as humanly possible for an NFL team. On the surface the Bears look in good shape. When healthy the trio of Leonard Floyd, Willie Young and Pernell McPhee showed they could really dictate the flow of a game with their ability to harass the quarterback. Still, there are plenty of question marks around those three due to either injury or age concerns. <p>Carl Lawson has an injury history of his own at Auburn, but he has the kind of unique pass rush talent that make it worth the risk in the 4th round. In his first full season for the Tiger in 2016 he was a headache for blockers, notching 9.5 sacks and collecting 14 tackles for loss. His quickness off the snap, natural leverage and advanced use of the hands are big reasons why he could be a serious factor on the pro level.</p>. OLB. Auburn. Carl Lawson . 5