Chicago Bears find a starting-caliber left tackle in this 2022 NFL mock draft
The Chicago Bears make one final trade in this 2022 NFL mock draft
As the Chicago Bears were about to make their fourth-round pick that they acquired from their trade with the Indianapolis Colts, Ryan Poles received yet another call from another team looking to move up. This time it was from the Colts’ divisional rival, the Tennessee Titans. Ryan Poles was once again able to acquire another pick in this year’s draft. This left Chicago with two additional picks in 2022 and two additional picks for next year as well. Not bad for a team looking to rebuild.
With this trade, the Chicago Bears drop back in the fourth but gain an additional pick in the fifth round. In this mock draft, the Bears select another player on offense and another player for the trenches.
OT. RasheedWalker. 131. player. 57. Scouting Report. Penn State. Pick Analysis
Round 4, Pick 131 – Rasheed Walker, OT – Penn State
Right now, we have no idea how Ryan Poles and Ian Cunningham for that matter grade the current linemen on the Chicago Bears roster. It should not surprise anyone if the Bears select a decent amount of offensive linemen in this year’s draft — even guys like Cameron Jurgens and now Rasheed Walker.
Walker is a developmental tackle. He would not push to start right away, but he does bring some insurance to a position that had been neglected by Ryan Pace for most of his time as general manager. Walker could push to be the team’s swing tackle or if Larry Borom or Teven Jenkins do not work out, he could be a backup option. He was a four-star recruit who has locked down Penn State’s left tackle spot for the last three years.
Walker fits the theme that Ryan Pace is looking for — big, lean and quick offensive linemen. He stands 6’6″ and weighs 313 pounds. Like Nicholas Petit-Frere, his arm length is only 33-5/8″, meaning some will not give him the time of day as a left tackle in the NFL. As a developmental piece, I’m fine with him playing mostly on the right side as I think that could be his better fit. A coach may also see him as a guard (not a problem) and kick him inside if he continues to show concerns about getting off balance at times in pass protection.