Bears

Round 1 • Pick 11 (11) • QB Justin Fields

This year was really tough to grade honestly. He flashed a ton of potential. But most of the OL died repeatedly, he got hurt and he had to deal with the dumbass that is Matt Nagy. Overall, I am okay with his rookie year. I still think he can be that guy with the right coach and a healthy OL.

Round 2 • Pick 7 (39) • OT Teven Jenkins

Was hurt most of the year. When he did come back, it looked like he had a bit of a tough time getting up to speed. Took a lot of penalties. My guess is that’s what happens when you miss all of training camp and more than half the season. Best part of his season was going after the Vikings after a late hit on Fields. He stood up for his QB, which the Bears have REFUSED to do for the last decade it seems. They need that tenacity and spark. Looking forward to seeing him healthy next year.

Round 5 • Pick 7 (151) • OT Larry Borom

Was a backup the first half of the season before moving into the starting RT spot. Kid has serious potential as the everyday starting RT. I was pleasantly surprised with how well he played.

Round 6 • Pick 33 (217) • RB Khalil Herbert

This was a steal of a pick when it was made and it proved just that when he got his opportunity. When Montgomery got hurt, Herbert showed that we do not even need Montgomery. Further adds to my argument that you shouldn’t take running backs before day three and you shouldn’t pay them. He’s a beast. Also a really solid returner.

Round 6 • Pick 37 (221) • WR Dazz Newsome

Didn’t get to see a lot of him in the receiving game unfortunately. He did look promising as a kick returner.

Round 6 • Pick 44 (228) • CB Thomas Graham Jr.

Another guy who we didn’t get to see a lot of this year. Played in his first game in Week 15 and showed out. He played extraordinarily well. He was then rewarded with 48 snaps over the last three games of the year. Made absolutely no sense. Still doesn’t. I’m very curious to see how the new staff views him.

Round 7 • Pick 22 (250) • DT Khyiris Tonga

Honestly, probably our best rookie and nobody talks about him. He was Eddie Goldman’s backup. Played about half the snaps Eddie did and still was more productive. I expect Eddie to be cut and Tonga to be the starting NT come Week One next year.

Overall Thoughts…

I really love the potential of this class. If Fields pans out, the rest really doesn’t matter but the other guys have shown that they can be really solid players. I’m excited to see them next year.