The Chicago Bears fill multiple holes in this 2022 seven-round mock draft
By Ryan Olson
Chicago Bears Fifth-Round Pick: Josh Jobe, CB – Alabama
Selecting Josh Jobe is not nearly a traditional draft pick, as Jobe’s best benefit in this instance would be his ability to provide immediate production to the Chicago Bears, as opposed to being a pick based on potential. Jobe will be a 24-year-old rookie, and coming out of Alabama as a senior he will already have enough experience to produce on a defense like the Bears — filled with veterans and looking to return to elite form.
Jobe is a 6’1″ corner out of Alabama that is extremely physical and would most likely be looking at a slot role. Jobe is best when in press man which is what he would be doing in the Chicago Bears defense that has consisted of mainly slot corners that mainly play man coverage. The Bears, a team that has been lacking a true slot corner since the 2018-19 season, should look to fill this hole with an experienced rookie who can contribute as a day one starter.
Chicago Bears Fifth-Round Pick: Smoke Monday, S – Auburn
Smoke Monday has probably the best name in college football and is one of my favorite defensive prospects in the draft. Monday was an instant fan favorite at Auburn because of the nastiness and anger he plays the game of football with. Monday is always looking to lay a monster hit on anyone with the ball. He would be best off in a system like the Bears that would look to optimize his physicality and deploy him into the box, similar to the role that Adrian Amos played with the Bears back in his tenure.
Smoke Monday is a very physical player that loves to rush the passer, tackle guys, and can cover tight ends moderately well. Although Monday is not the best athlete on the field, Monday would be a day one starter as safety and would try to fill the hole that the Bears have had trouble getting production out of since Adrian Amos’ tenure in Chicago.