Chicago Bears post draft defensive line depth chart

What does the Chicago Bears depth chart look like on the defensive line?

Now that the NFL draft is over, the Chicago Bears roster will not see much movement. It is a good time to reflect and look at where things stand as the team heads into offseason workout time.

Defensive line is one of the positions that sorted itself out last season, and the hope is that this is a strength of the team moving forward. Positions will vary, but this will be the general order of how many snaps they are going to play.

1. Akiem Hicks

Hicks should still be able to ascend, especially considering him and Khalil Mack have an entire offseason to work together. Expect big things from Akiem Hicks.

2. Eddie Goldman

Goldman is a nose tackle, but for the past two or three seasons, he has been able to get on the field for nickel situations. He is the clear cut second defensive lineman in the mix and remains one of the most underrated players on the entire roster.

3. Bilal Nichols

We all can agree that between the next three, Nichols ascended over both last seasons. He was an excellent small school find and will continue to entice Ryan Pace to look small school in those middle to late rounds.

4. Roy Robertson-Harris

Nichols stole the show but Robertson-Harris put together a respectable season. Expect him to continue to ascend and get rotational snaps, even out on the edge if needed.

5. Jonathan Bullard

Last season Bullard, Nichols, and Robertson-Harris were all competing for that third spot. Now, Nichols is the clear man, Robertson-Harris needs serious rotational snaps and Bullard will have to really impress the coaching staff to take away any of their snaps. 2019 is a huge year for him moving forward.

6. Abdullah Anderson

Anderson stuck around as a UDFA last season and has experience at nose and end. Given the depth of the group and his upside and development, it would be a disappointment if Anderson did not slide in as the six defensive linemen.

7. Nick Williams

Nick Williams has been over Anderson but is an older player who can only provide limited rotational snaps. He can make the roster if Anderson is not ready to take the step that he should.

8. Jalen Dalton

Dalton is a UDFA from UNC. His best bet is to take the Anderson route with one year on the practice squad.

9. Daryle Banfield

Bandfield is another UDFA rookie from Brown. He is going to see a huge increase in competition and does not have quite the athletic upside of Bilal Nichols

10. Jonathan Harris

Harris hails from Lindenwood. The 300-pound defensive end can slide into nose tackle but is looking to make the practice squad.