2021 NFL Draft: Justin Fields tops Trevor Lawrence in QB-rich mock draft
13. Alex Leatherwood, OL, Alabama
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The Chicago Bears could be at the forefront of the quarterback derby in the 2020 NFL Draft, but they have other needs across their roster as well.
Wide receiver would be an option here, as well as the defensive backfield.
The offensive line could also be upgraded significantly, and if the Bears are picking 13th overall in next year’s draft, it could mean wholesale changes across the board.
One of the most versatile linemen in this year’s draft class is Alabama’s Alex Leatherwood, who has been a starter for the Crimson Tide at both right guard and left tackle.
He’s been tested significantly all throughout his time in Alabama, having to step in for an injured Jonah Williams at left tackle in the National Championship game as a freshman, then switching positions over the next couple of seasons.
He was projected to be a first-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft but decided to return to Alabama and play out his four years there. His stock could go from top 32 to top 15 and he could be a starter for the Bears at either tackle or guard.