The Chicago Bears can officially kick their NFL Draft process into high gear now that the NFL Combine has come and gone. GM Ryan Poles and new head coach Ben Johnson can finally start building a roster that can turn Caleb Williams into a winner.
The biggest needs for this Bears roster have not changed in recent weeks. This team needs to improve the offensive line, find a star running back, and bring in at least one more promising pass rusher.
The Combine revealed which players could end up turning the Bears into a winning team immediately and which ones may be better off as role players due to substandard testing. The Bears could build a lethal team if they follow this plan of attack and targets this quartet of future standouts.
Chicago Bears 3-round post-Combine NFL Mock Draft
Round 1, Pick 10: Will Campbell, OT/IOL, LSU
While Campbell is still fighting it out with Texas' Kelvin Banks Jr. and Missouri's Armand Membou for the title of best offensive lineman in this class, Campbell may take a bit of a slide toward the end of the Top 10 after he was shown to have some shorter arms that could facilitate a move to guard.
No matter where he plays, the Bears should sprint to the podium if he is still available with this pick. Both a technician and a mauler with great athletic ability and pass protection skill, Campbell is exactly the type of player Johnson needs as he tries to remake this offensive line.
Round 2, Pick 39: Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
Scourton may end up in the second round through no fault of his own, as performances from names like Landon Jackson and Shemar Stewart could push him down the board in a crowded defensive line class. The Bears should be thrilled if a player of his caliber lasts this long.
A proven run defender who has shown enough pass rush flashes, Scourton's gigantic frame will help him establish himself as a premier 4i and 5-tech defensive end who can play on all three downs. With some better Pro Day speed times, he could keep himself in the first round.
Round 2, Pick 41: TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
The Bears seem likely to add a running back at some point in the offseason due to the subpar play of D'Andre Swift last season, and Henderson might be among the most appealing options after his tremendous combine workouts confirmed his big play potential.
Aided by tremendous vision as a ball-carrier and a smooth running style, Henderson could immediately start taking snaps away from Swift as a rookie before moving into a starting role in his second season.
Round 3, Pick 72: Jared Wilson, IOL, Georgia
Despite concerns about his limited experience as a starter and questions about his overall physicality on the interior, Wilson running a sub-5.00 40-yard dash and flashing in other athletic workouts could push him over much-ballyhooed teammate Tate Ratledge.
If Wilson can add some weight, the Bears should feel confident in his ability to handle more athletic interior pass rushers at the pro level. At any of the offensive line spots, it's never a bad idea to take a risk on a raw box of athletic tools and try to make it work.