Chicago Bears 2019 Mock Draft: No resting on laurels

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FRISCO, TX – DECEMBER 20: Jaylon Ferguson #45 of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs sacks Ben Hicks #8 of the Southern Methodist Mustangs in the third quarter during the 2017 DXL Frisco Bowl on December 20, 2017 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

4th Round

57. . EDGE. Louisiana State. Jaylon Ferguson . 2. player

The edge rusher situation for the Bears is top-heavy. They have Khalil Mack in place for the long haul, and that’s great. However, after him it gets questionable. Leonard Floyd will be in the final year of his rookie deal and he has just one sack this season. Aaron Lynch has played well but he’s also had injury issues and will also be a free agent. Even if he’s re-signed, the Bears have to think about adding more depth at outside linebacker.

Vic Fangio likes two things above all from his pass rushers. He loves length and power. It’s been true throughout his years as a defensive coordinator. Jaylon Ferguson has plenty of both features. He’s also got some explosion and speed too. His production has also been consistent with 12.5 sacks this year, seven in 2017, and 14.5 in 2016. With a little more polish he has a chance to at least be a strong rotational rusher and considerably more.

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