Here are best players available for Bears to go for in round 2 of selections

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30th Apr, 2022. 04:37 am
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After sitting out the first round on Thursday night, the Bears will be incredibly busy for the next 24 hours, starting at 6 p.m. (CT) Friday when the second and third rounds of the selection begin.

The Bears have two second-round picks (Nos. 39 and 48) and one third-round pick (No. 71). They have three picks when the draught ends on Saturday with Rounds 4-7: two in the fifth round (Nos. 148 and 150) and one in the sixth (186).

The Bears are expected to select 28 different players with their two second-round picks, according to a collection of 20 mock drafts. Only 25 people are still alive for the second round. Penn State receiver Jahan Dotson was taken by the Commanders at No. 16, Florida cornerback Kaiir Elam was selected by the Bills at No. 23, and Tulsa tackle Tyler Smith was selected by the Cowboys at No. 24.

Here are the first 25 picks in the second round:

33. Buccaneers (from Jaguars)
34. Vikings (from Lions)

35. Titans (from Jets)
36. Giants
37. Texans
38. Jets (from Panthers)
39. BEARS
40. Seahawks (from Broncos)

41. Seahawks
42. Colts (from Commanders)
43. Falcons
44. Browns
45. Ravens
46. Lions (from Vikings)

47. Commanders (from Colts)
48. BEARS (from Chargers)
49. Saints
50. Chiefs (from Dolphins)
51. Eagles
52. Steelers

53. Packers (from Raiders)
54. Patriots
55. Cardinals
56. Cowboys
57. Bills

Here are the best available players remaining entering Day 2:

According to ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr.:

1. Nakobe Dean, LB, Georgia
2. Malik Willis, QB, Liberty
3. Andrew Booth Jr., CB, Clemson
4. Breece Hall, RB, Iowa State
5. Arnold Ebiketie, EDGE, Penn State

6. David Ojabo, EDGE, Michigan
7. Kyler Gordon, CB, Washington
8. Boye Mafe, EDGE, Minnesota
9. Christian Watson, WR, North Dakota State
10. Skyy Moore, WR, Western Michigan
11. Travis Jones, DT, UConn

12. Desmond Ridder, QB, Cincinnati
13. Kenneth Walker, RB, Michigan State
14. Logan Hall, DT, Houston
15. Trey McBride, TE, Colorado State
16. Matt Corral, QB, Ole Miss
17. Roger McCreary, CB, Auburn

18. Jalen Pitre, S, Baylor
19. Sam Howell, QB, North Carolina
20. Bernhard Raimann, OT, Central Michigan
21. Josh Paschal, EDGE, Kentucky
22. Drake Jackson, EDGE, USC
23. Perrion Winfrey, DT, Oklahoma

24. John Metchie III, Alabama
25. Christian Harris, LB, Alabama

According to NFL.com’s Daniel Jeremiah:

1. Nakobe Dean, LB, Georgia
2. Malik Willis, QB, Liberty
3. Breece Hall, RB, Iowa State
4. Boye Mafe, EDGE, Minnesota
5. Andrew Booth Jr., CB, Clemson

6. Kenneth Walker, RB, Michigan State
7. Arnold Ebiketie, EDGE, Penn State
8. Kyler Gordon, CB, Washington
9. Travis Jones, DT, UConn
10. Christian Harris, LB, Alabama
11. Matt Corral, QB, Ole Miss

12. Jalen Pitre, S, Baylor
13. Bernhard Raimann, OT, Central Michigan
14. Nik Bonitto, EDGE, Oklahoma
15. Skyy Moore, WR, Western Michigan
16. Christian Watson, WR, North Dakota State
17. Sam Howell, QB, North Carolina

18. David Ojabo, EDGE, Michigan
19. Logan Hall, DT, Houston
20. Desmond Ridder, QB, Cincinnati
21. Roger McCreary, CB, Auburn
22. Jaquan Brisker, S, Penn State
23. Troy Andersen, LB, Montana State

24. Chad Muma, LB, Wyoming
25. Nicholas Petit-Frere, OT, Ohio State

Here are mock drafts updated after the first round listing who analysts are predicting that the Bears will select with their two second-round picks:

Dane Brugler, The Athletic

No. 39: Georgia receiver George Pickens
Comment: Despite a few red flags, Pickens has the traits to develop into Justin Fields‘ WR1.

No. 48: Oklahoma defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey
Comment: Winfrey gives the Bears the interior disruption they have been searching for this offseason.

Kevin Hanson, Sports Illustrated

No. 39: Georgia receiver George Pickens
Comment: The Bears’ supporting cast around Justin Fields could be improved. Pickens had his greatest season as a highly touted true freshman in 2019, when he caught 49 passes for 727 yards and eight touchdowns. Despite missing the majority of last season due to a ruptured ACL, the lanky receiver has exceptional body control and good hands.

No 48: Baylor safety Jalen Pitre
Comment: Pitre’s intelligence and intuition enable him to play quickly and have a significant impact on the game in a variety of ways. Last season, the 2021 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year with 75 tackles, 18.5 TFLs, 3.5 sacks, two interceptions, and three forced fumbles.

Oliver Hodgkinson, Pro Football Network

No. 39: Cincinnati receiver Alec Pierce

Comment: While offensive tackle may be the most pressing need for the Chicago Bears with their first-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, there isn’t a prospect in this mock that you’d feel comfortable choosing. Ryan Poles will feel at ease picking Cincinnati’s Alec Pierce as a go-to threat for second-year quarterback Justin Fields because of his size and speed.

No. 48: Central Michigan tackle Bernhard Raimann
Comment: With their second pick in this 2022 NFL Mock Draft, the Bears address the offensive line after selecting their wide receiver at No. 39. Bernhard Raimann, a former tight end who switched to offensive lineman, has primarily played left tackle for Central Michigan. He does, however, possess the quickness, flexibility, and strength to play right tackle in the NFL.

Vinny Iyer, The Sporting News

No. 39: Baylor safety Jalen Pitre
Comment: In the absence of young emerging star Jaylon Johnson, the Bears struggled at cornerback and need to acquire a reliable covering option for new defensive-minded head coach Matt Eberflus. Pitre possesses exceptional intelligence and awareness, as well as the ability to play both inside and outside.

No. 48: North Dakota State receiver Christian Watson
Comment: With Allen Robinson gone, the Bears need a field-stretcher to play alongside new No. 1 Darnell Mooney. Watson would be the ideal fast No. 2 for Justin Fields, who would be able to play off Mooney and tight end Cole Kmet.

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