5 losers from Chicago Bears 2020 NFL Draft weekend

4. Duke Shelley

When the Chicago Bears drafted Duke Shelley in the sixth round last year, he was a bit of an unknown. He created momentum in the offseason, but it never materialized as he failed to beat out Buster Skrine.

Skrine held down the slot and looks to be the starter next year. That is why it came off as surprising to see Kindle Vildor taken in the fifth round. There is nothing wrong with choosing the best player available, but Vildor profiles as a depth slot option. Do the Bears see upside in Vildor to beat out Shelley?

They have slightly more invested in Vildor, and he is signed a year longer at this point. Both can make the roster, but it is going to be a squeeze, and there is going to be a legitimate competition without a guarantee for either.

Shelley went from entering a situation where he can compete with Skrine for starter snaps to a situation where he is fighting for his roster life from a new draft pick. Not the most fun weekend for Shelley.