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Chicago Bears 2017 NFL Mock Draft: Mid-April Update

ByJon Dove|
Dec 24, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Matt Barkley (12) and wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) come off the field during the game against the Washington Redskins at Soldier Field. The Redskins defeat the Bears 41-21. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Matt Barkley (12) and wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) come off the field during the game against the Washington Redskins at Soldier Field. The Redskins defeat the Bears 41-21. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) celebrates with cornerback Marshon Lattimore (2) after intercepting pass against the Clemson Tigers during the first half of the the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) celebrates with cornerback Marshon Lattimore (2) after intercepting pass against the Clemson Tigers during the first half of the the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

1st Round (No. 3)- Marshon Lattimore, CB, Ohio State

The Chicago Bears were bargain shoppers during the free agency period which included adding several players at cornerback. They are hoping veterans like Prince Amukamara and Marcus Cooper can solidify a position that was a major weakness last year.

However, neither of these additions really move the needle meaning the Bears need to add high-upside prospects in the 2017 NFL Draft. They are lucky that this draft features a high number of cornerback prospects capable of developing into super stars.

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Marshon Lattimore has the highest upside of the cornerbacks in this draft. He’s an elite athlete who also features good size and balance. Lattimore showed this past season that he’s capable of playing lock-down man coverage.

However, he isn’t a perfect prospect as his limited experience and hamstring issues could force the Bears to go in a different direction.

The other prospects likely on their radar are LSU’s Jamal Adams, Alabama’s Jonathan Allen, Stanford’s Solomon Thomas and Ohio State’s Malik Hooker. There’s also a possibility they grab one of the highly touted quarterback prospects.

Either way, the Bears know this pick must produce a difference maker who ideally develops into a start early in his career.

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