Chicago Bears 2017 NFL Mock Draft: Mid-April Update

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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Nov 19, 2016; Berkeley, CA, USA; California Golden Bears wide receiver Chad Hansen (6) on a touchdown run against the Stanford Cardinal during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Berkeley, CA, USA; California Golden Bears wide receiver Chad Hansen (6) on a touchdown run against the Stanford Cardinal during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

4th Round (No. 111)- Aviante Collins, OT, TCU

TCU’s Aviante Collins is one of those developmental offensive linemen I mentioned in the previous slide. He’s a terrific athlete who also plays with solid technique. Collins needs to add some strength, but he has the potential to be a starting left tackle in the league.

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  • There aren’t many prospects that feature his combination of size, quickness and solid tape. Adding strength shouldn’t be a problem thanks to the top-notch training facilities in the NFL.

    Collins would be a perfect player to have work behind Charles Leno Jr. and Bobby Massie.

    4th Round (No. 117 via Buf)- Chad Hansen, WR, California

    Chad Hansen is a bigger target who has excellent straight-line speed. He burst onto the scene this past year showing the ability to stretch the field. His speed and big-play ability is exactly what the Bears offense was missing this past year.

    The problem is that Hansen isn’t a finished product and needs time to develop. He lacks the experience running pro-style routes to make an immediate contribution. Hansen will need to learn how to operate outside California’s spread attack.

    However, he could earn a role on special teams and see snaps on offense as a deep threat.