Chicago Bears Draft Scout: Will Hernandez

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LAKE FOREST, IL – JANUARY 09: General manager Ryan Pace of the Chicago Bears speaks to the media during an introductory press conference for new head coach Matt Nagy at Halas Hall on January 9, 2018 in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

Fit for Chicago Bears

Some think Hernandez will rise into the first round with a strong combine. That may be true, but it would be tough to argue that multiple guard sneaks into the first round of any NFL draft. It is a more rare occurrence than not due to the positional value.

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So, a debate that could be worth discussing in Chicago as we lead into the NFL draft is whether Quenton Nelson at pick eight or Hernandez in the second round is a better value. We know Nelson is a better prospect, he might be the best prospect in the NFL draft. However, how much is the top guard in a particular draft worth? Bradley Chubb is more valuable, even if Nelson grades out higher.

This makes Hernandez an excellent consolation prize, and a future fit to fill in for either the oft-injured Kyle Long or the aging Josh Sitton. It will depend on how the board breaks, but Will Hernandez could be a better draft fit with the Chicago Bears than Quenton Nelson.

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