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Ranking 5 sleeper centers Chicago Bears must consider in 2023 NFL Draft

By Parker Hurley

Oct 8, 2022; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Alex Forsyth (78) against the
Oct 8, 2022; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Alex Forsyth (78) against the / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Chicago Bears, Juice Scruggs
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2. Are the Chicago Bears interested in Juice Scruggs from Penn State?

Juice Scruggs took a longer path to getting into the NFL, as he missed two full seasons recovering from a serious car injury that required back surgery. Scruggs came back in 2021 and started at right guard before shifting to center to end the year.

Then, in 2022, his stock finally increased up as he was third team All-Big 10 at center. Scruggs will fight and is tough, but he can be out leveraged and struggle in the run game. He is still building up some of his strength. Still, he is a fluid mover and may be better in a zone-based running scheme.

His lack of experience at center despite being 23 is a concern, but this is why he is a day three sleeper option. The Chicago Bears have shown interest, and he could be a fit.

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