With the Chicago Bears 46 picks away from making their next pick in the 2021 NFL draft it is tough to speculate who will still be on the board. However, now that these players have fallen this far it is also fair to say that anything is on the table.
Beyond that, we know that Ryan Pace is looking to go all-in and could pinpoint players to trade up for. So far the Chicago Bears have knocked it out of the park with Teven Jenkins and Justin Fields. What could they do on Day three to put a bow on the perfect draft?
5. Jalen Darden, North Texas
The Chicago Bears cannot pass on the speed that Jalen Darden could bring. He is on the shorter, and mostly a slot player, but has the measurables that match Darnell Mooney and the speed to match. While Mooney stretches the field vertically, Darden works more in the horizontal elements. This could make him a perfect match, and give the Bears insane speed.
The Bears need a slot, and Darden is the type of instant impact that would make the forget about Anthony Miller rather quickly.
4. DJ Daniel, Georgia, CB
We know that the Bears need to address cornerback. We also know that they love Georgia and have drafted players from the school in very recent years. DJ Daniel is flying under the radar and could be a nice addition to the corner room on day three.
Daniel did not play much behind Tyson Campbell and Eric Stokes, two players who were drafted earlier this weekend. He also did not run the fastest 40 times, which is why he is here on day three.
Still, a high-end prospect with pedigree and starting experience against SEC competition is what you want on day three. Check out his size and athleticism below.
The 20-yard shuttle at least shows quick feet, and the size and length could make him a tight end specialist in the NFL to follow them on passing downs. The Bears hit on offense, and if they could add a cornerback who could get on the field, even if it is for special situations, it would be a great fit. The Chicago Bears are going to add a corner, why not DJ Daniel?