5 Prospects the Chicago Bears will likely consider at nine after trade with Panthers

The Chicago Bears could look to select Paris Johnson, Jr.

Another player that Ryan Poles could select and reunite with Justin Fields is offensive tackle, Paris Johnson, Jr. When I look at the draft class, I view Johnson as the top offensive tackle prospect. He is one of the only tackles I see as a left tackle. Most of the offensive tackle prospects in this class project as right tackles only.

As much praise as I am giving Johnson compared to the rest of this draft class, it should be pointed out that he is not an elite left tackle prospect. In most drafts, he'd probably be a late first-rounder or even a second-round pick. He is definitely the most NFL-ready left tackle prospect in this draft though.

The problem with selecting Paris Johnson is that you now have to find a new place for Braxton Jones. Does Jones become the swing tackle, or can he transition over to the right side? Ryan Poles has spoken about Jones' versatility, but when I watch him, I only see him as a left tackle. He does not look like a guard to me either. I wouldn't rule Paris Johnson out, but I wonder if they look elsewhere because of their current offensive line.