How the Chicago Bears 2024 NFL Draft could look without Eddie Jackson
By Dakota Wayne
3.75: Christian Haynes, OG | UConn
In their second of two third-round picks, the Chicago Bears beef up their offensive line with needed talent on the interior. JPJ will man the center position, and Teven Jenkins will be a guard, which leaves another guard spot open. Nate Davis could be a veteran presence, but as for starters, he shouldn't be seeing too many reps next season.
UConn iOL Christian Haynes was one of the clear winners in the trenches at the Senior Bowl. He also took reps snapping the football, and mentioned to @CFCBears that he had cross trained at Center in his time at Connecticut. Think he is currently very undervalued in mock drafts. https://t.co/Fks5zVAy4r
— Quinten Krzysko (@ButkusStats) February 2, 2024
Haynes also has experience kicking inside to center, which should give the Bears even more conviction to draft him. Depth at the offensive line position is crucial, especially with Teven Jenkins.
Jenkins is an incredible interior lineman, however, he hasn't been able to stay healthy his entire career. That's not a knock on Teven Jenkins, but is is a part of his evaluation. Christian Haynes, if not a starter, would be an incredible option to develop into a true starter. The skills are there, they just need to be fine-tuned.
Haynes is also a bit undersized, but it's not overly noticeable in his tape. He's extremely strong, and that helps with his smaller build of 6-foot-2, 318 pounds.