The Chicago Bears load up on offense in 2022 NFL Mock Draft

Chicago Bears Round 5, Pick No. 150

After already taking George Pickens, the Bears still will have a need for another wide receiver. Velus Jones Jr. has the flexibility to play both in the slot and outside as well. Jones Jr. is built like a truck (6′ 0″, 205 pounds) and can run a 4.31 40 yard dash. He additionally has extensive kick-off return experience returning two kicks for touchdowns in his career.

Jones Jr. can essentially become the joke that Jakeem Grant was for the Bears last year and Tarik Cohen was for years prior. He can step in for jet sweeps and screen passes while additionally handling both punt and kick return duties. He has the traits to develop into a solid wide receiver in the NFL as well.

Chicago Bears Round 6, Pick No. 186

No, this is not a joke. The Bears for the first time in years need a punter. Why not get one of the best punter prospects we’ve seen in years. Nicknamed “Punt God”, Matt Araiza had 18 punts of 60+ yards in his career and had two that went more than 80 yards. He had the highest net average in NCAA last year at 51.2 yards He has incredibly rare leg strength that could give the Bears an amazing punter.

With Pat O’Donnell now gone, they have a major need. Araiza additionally can be the kicker for kickoffs as well as 62 of his 73 kicks went for touchbacks. Drafting a punter might seem stupid, but they do need one and at the very least, it fills a major need.

Conclusion:

This would hit the major needs of doubling down on both offensive line and wide receiver getting high upside players that can make an immediate impact. Additionally, we didn’t solely address offense as we snagged multiple defensive players that can help immediately. Overall, this would be incredible.