Chicago Bears: 7-Round 2019 mock draft post-Super Bowl 53
Over the last few years, the Washington Huskies have almost become synonymous with breeding NFL-caliber defensive backs. While not quite as exciting as some of his predecessors, Jojo McIntosh is far from an exception to the rule.
An exceptional run defender who’s still figuring things out in pass coverage, McIntosh could fit into the project category. However, can you really expect much more in the seventh round? Either way, his ability to shine against the run and budding abilities in coverage make him an intriguing late-round pickup for the Bears.
Plus, the team could soon have a significant need at safety. Adrian Amos is headed for free agency, and it wouldn’t come as a surprise if he priced himself out of a new deal with Chicago. If that ends up being the case, the Bears will need a new partner across from Eddie Jackson to ensure this secondary continues to thrive.
McIntosh may not be a homerun addition, but he gives Chicago another potential replacement for Amos. The only other options currently on the roster are DeAndre Houston-Carson and Deon Bush, neither of whom has proven much through their first couple of years in the Windy City.
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Waiting until the seventh-round to address the safety position isn’t ideal, but neither is letting Amos walk. If that becomes the reality of the situation, though, expect the Bears to address the position via free agency while adding more options via the draft. Hence, the selection of McIntosh.