Chicago Bears: Non-QB NFL draft prospects worth trading up for in the first round

Technically Kyle Pitts does not fit a need for the Chicago Bears, but he’s worth it

If we look at the Chicago Bears’ current roster, tight end is not really a “need” as it stands. Some question why Jimmy Graham is still on the team while Kyle Fuller has now moved onto Denver without even a late draft pick in return. After refusing (rightfully so) to take a pay cut in 2021, and failing to find a trade partner, the Chicago Bears had to release Fuller as an offseason salary cap casualty.

Although I would love to have Fuller on the team, the defense can survive without him. The offense on the other hand needs all the help it can get. I would not be surprised if Jimmy Graham is either cut or released at some point this offseason still. The team could use the $7 million dollars in cap savings they’d save by releasing him. Maybe the two sides find a middle ground and add an extenstion. Fans want to complain about Graham, but he was productive in 2020.

Kyle Pitts is the top tight end prospect in 2021 by quite a lot in my opinion. He stands out above the rest and should be a game-changer in the NFL. He is the only tight end worth trading up for despite the team set with Graham and Cole Kmet.

Pitts is 6’6″ and can play anywhere and everywhere. He can be a mismatch nightmare in the NFL as teams can lign him up on the outside, inside and in the slot. Shockingly, as great of a receiving tight end he projects to be, his blocking skills are not poor. Usually with receiving tight ends you lose the ability for that player to block. Pitts will be just fine blocking in the NFL. This offense needs more playmakers and Pitts would immediately add an element this team is missing.