Ranking 6 sleeper edge rushers for Chicago Bears in 2023 NFL Draft

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Chicago Bears, Zach Harrison
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1. Chicago Bears could draft Zach Harrison from Ohio State

There was a time not too long ago when many thought that Zach Harrison would be the next after the Bosas and Chase Young to leave Ohio State as an elite pass-rush talent. You can see in bits and pieces that the upside is there, but while OSU uncaps it from most, Harrison did not hit.

He has the body type that you would draw up when creating an edge rusher. He has extremely long arms, and that is his best ability as a pass rusher. He knows how to use his long arm and punch and shove linemen into the backfield. The big issue with Harrison is when it comes to counters, and being able to turn the corner.

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Harrison has speed and burst out of his stance but he is stiff when it comes to moving around the edge, and his movement is much more linear. Can the team that drafts him get more flexibility out of him? If not, they should at least be able to use him as a power rusher who can use his arms and strength to set the edge.