The latest mock draft from ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. has the Chicago Bears going in an interesting direction at eight overall, linebacker Tremaine Edmunds from Virginia Tech. In the first version of his mock he had the Bears taking Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley which is a pick I’m not very high on. I like this version much better, but how would the Bears utilize Edmunds.
Here’s what Kiper said about the pick.
Edmunds is a tremendous athlete. He could play inside or outside linebacker in the Bears’ 3-4, and it’s that versatility and athleticism that has scouts drooling.