2017 NFL Draft: Chicago Bears Early Seven-Round Mock
The Bears may have found something in rookie running back Jordan Howard, who has really played well for the team in recent weeks. Howard is a talented running back who Pace and company found in the fifth round last year.
With Howard leading the way, and the likes of Jeremy Langford and Ka’Deem Carey there to help carry the load, running back is not a huge position of need. That being said, at this point in the draft you are best off just looking for talented football players.
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No matter how you look at it, landing Jalen Hurd in the fifth round is a steal. Hurd does not have a typical frame for an NFL running back (6-3, 240 pounds), but he has a chance to be special at the next level.
While Hurd is taller than NFL scouts would typically like for a running back, he is an extremely quick and powerful back who runs hard. He shows great balance, patience and ball carrier vision. Hurd is smart enough to find the who, quick enough to hit it hard and powerful enough to run over anybody who gets in his way.
He is an incredibly interesting prospect who has some nice upside at the next level. Running back is not a massive area of need for the Chicago Bears, but selecting Hurd was simply too enticing.