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2017 NFL Draft: Chicago Bears Early Seven-Round Mock

By Dan Schmelzer

Sep 22, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws a pass against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 22, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws a pass against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Joshua Dobbs
Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) rolls out to pass against the Texas A&M Aggies during the second half at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeated the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

The Chicago Bears traded their 2017 sixth-round selection to the Houston Texans for tight end Khari Lee. Subsequently, they do not select again until the seventh round. Then, they landed Hurd’s backfield mate at Tennessee, quarterback Joshua Dobbs.

After landing Watson in the first round, doubling up on quarterback may seem odd. That being said, Dobbs is a talented player who would be a nice developmental prospect for the team.

Dobbs is an extremely smart and athletic quarterback who certainly has some nice upside at the next level. He is an inconsistent passer who struggles with accuracy at times, but Dobbs has the raw skill-set to be a successful NFL quarterback.

This guy is not a franchise level quarterback or anything like that, but he does have some nice ability and has had success in the loaded SEC. Taking Dobbs in the seventh round is not only good value, but his ability as a runner could come into play for the Bears.

Selecting Watson in the first round, the Bears are going all in on a dual threat quarterback in this mock draft. Dobbs would not be ready right away, but drafting him to develop as Watson’s backup would be a strong move.

Dobbs brings a similar kind of athleticism to the quarterback position as Watson. In theory, the Bears would not have to change their offense much for Dobbs in comparison to when Watson plays.

More than anything, this would be a flyer on a developmental quarterback. However, Dobbs is a talented player who has real NFL upside. In the seventh round, that is nice value.

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