Whether or not the Bears make it into the playoffs this year, the 2021 NFL Draft will be an important one for them.
They are on track to have a first-round pick for the first time since 2018, and they currently have their own picks in the first three rounds for the first time since 2016. For a roster that’s built to win now, they have more older prospects in their prime than top-notch young prospects in their organization. Finally having access to top draft capital should be a welcomed addition for them.
On Wednesday, I broke down some of my top offensive sleepers in the 2021 draft, so it’s only logical to do the same for the other side of the ball.