Chicago Bears 2018 NFL Draft tracker and highlights
By Erik Lambert
The Chicago Bears 2018 NFL draft tracker is live and ready to answer long-awaited questions. As with most things, it starts with the status of Mitch Trubisky.
That depends on how satisfied GM Ryan Pace and new head coach Matt Nagy are with the job done to this point. It’s hard to say if they’ve done well, but the Bears certainly weren’t idle. They were aggressive from the moment the off-season went active, spending a wealth of salary cap space to secure upgrades across the offense including four wide receivers and a tight end.
Nobody can say Chicago ignored their most glaring problem from last season. They even managed to take time away to secure cornerback Kyle Fuller, one of the keys to their remade defense. Not to mention wingman Prince Amukamara. All things considered, they’ve set things up well for the draft. Now it’s a matter of seeing whether they can finish with a flourish.
The question becomes will Pace and Nagy double down to continue building around their young quarterback or will they turn their attention towards bolstering the defense?
Below, Bears fans will find everything they need for draft night, including their picks, roster needs, and any trades made during the 2018 NFL Draft.
Top Needs
Edge Rusher, Offensive Line, Inside Linebacker, Wide Receiver, Cornerback
Key Offseason Acquisitions
WR Allen Robinson, WR Taylor Gabriel, TE Trey Burton, WR Marlon Brown, WR Bennie Fowler, EDGE Aaron Lynch, K Cody Parkey, QB Chase Daniel
Key Offseason Subtractions
OG Josh Sitton, DE Mitch Unrein, EDGE Pernell McPhee, EDGE Willie Young, EDGE Lamarr Houston, LB Christian Jones, WR Cameron Meredith
2018 Draft Selections
1. 1st Round (8th overall) – Roquan Smith, ILB, Georgia
2. 2nd Round (39th overall): James Daniels, C, Iowa
3. 2nd round, 51st overall (f/NE): Anthony Miller, WR, Memphis
4. 4th Round (115th overall): Joel Iyiegbuniwe, ILB, Western Kentucky
5. 5th Round (145th overall) – Bilal Nichols, DT, Delaware
6. 6th Round (181st overall): Kylie Fitts, EDGE, Utah
7. 7th Round (224th overall): Javon Wims, WR, Georgia
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