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Redrafting the Chicago Bears 2017 NFL Draft without Mitchell Trubisky

By Bill Zimmerman

Nov 5, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jamal Adams (33) celebrates after intercepting a pass from Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (not pictured) during the first quarter at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jamal Adams (33) celebrates after intercepting a pass from Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (not pictured) during the first quarter at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Round 7, 221st overall, Isaac Rochell, DL, Notre Dame

Sep 17, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver R.J. Shelton (12) runs the ball in the fourth quarter as Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Isaac Rochell (90) pursues in the fourth quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. MSU won 36-28. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver R.J. Shelton (12) runs the ball in the fourth quarter as Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Isaac Rochell (90) pursues in the fourth quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. MSU won 36-28. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /

Anytime you draft a seventh round pick, you are basically buying a lottery ticket. Most seventh round picks never cut the mustard at the NFL level, but Rochell would definitely have a chance. He doesn’t really have the size to play DT in a 4-3 front, but in a 3-4, he could probably handle the end position.

Rochell was a team captain his senior year at Notre Dame which says plenty of his character and commitment. His motor is always going which means he always has a chance to make a play and be successful at the next level. Not to mention, he has the makings to become a fan favorite.

Rochell doesn’t have much in terms of pass rush ability, but with his attitude, energy and effort, he definitely could develop into a solid backup defensive lineman that won’t kill the team if he needs to start due to injury.

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