Chicago Bears 2019 Mock Draft: No resting on laurels
By Erik Lambert
The first Chicago Bears 2019 mock draft may seem somewhat pointless to some since the team doesn’t even have 1st or 2nd round selection.
That sounds more like an excuse than anything. As long as a team even has one pick in the draft, it’s their obligation to do everything in their power to make it a successful one because that pick represents their future. Rest assured that is the mentality GM Ryan Pace will go into next offseason with. He may only have five picks total but he’ll be aiming to score with every single one of them if possible. Starting with the first.
3rd Round
57. . OT. Notre Dame. Liam Eichenberg . 1. player
No team will know more about Eichenberg going into the 2019 draft than the Bears. Why? They employ the coach who helped recruit and molded him into the starter he is now at left tackle. Since taking over that spot this year, the Fighting Irish are averaging 190 yards per game rushing. He stands out for his immense size, serious power, and notable attitude. The guy has nasty in his game and he’s plenty good enough to play on the edge in the NFL.
That said, he could easily move to the interior as well. The size and power alone make that an easy switch. It’s important to remember a few key factors here. Bobby Massie will be a free agent next offseason and Kyle Long has endured yet another injury that landed him on IR. Throw in their issues with run blocking and they need reinforcements. Eichenberg can play either the right tackle or right guard spots depending on where he’s needed.