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Chicago Bears: Pre-Combine 7-Round 2019 mock draft

By Carlos Nazario

AMES, IA - OCTOBER 27: Running back David Montgomery #32 of the Iowa State Cyclones breaks away from linebacker Dakota Allen #40 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders while rising for yards in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Cyclones won 40-31 over the Texas Tech Red Raiders. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images)
AMES, IA - OCTOBER 27: Running back David Montgomery #32 of the Iowa State Cyclones breaks away from linebacker Dakota Allen #40 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders while rising for yards in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Cyclones won 40-31 over the Texas Tech Red Raiders. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images) /
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The Chicago Bears have some holes to fill to build on last year’s success. Here is how they can fill those holes through the 2019 NFL Draft.

It’s that time of the offseason when the mock drafts take off. We all try to determine what is in Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace’s mind. What prospects are in his plans to build on the success of 2018 as it pertains to the 2019 NFL Draft?

Pace has done a pretty good job at drafting players who contribute and become key parts of the team. Jordan Howard, Eddie Jackson, Roquan Smith, Eddie Goldman, Cody Whitehair and Adrian Amos, among others, all played a big part in helping the Bears win the NFC North.

That drafting ability will come in handy this year since the team has no picks in the first two rounds. They have a total of five picks — one each in the third, fourth and fifth rounds, and two in the seventh round. Pace has had a good eye in finding players in the middle rounds and the Bears don’t pick until the middle rounds so let’s see if his success continues.

We have to keep in mind that a mock draft is just a snapshot of what the team needs. This is what we feel the team needs at this moment. A mock next month could be completely different depending on other moves made.

Free agency officially starts on March 13, so whatever moves Pace makes during that time affect what he’ll do in the draft. One thing to keep in mind is that Pace loves to make deals in the draft. With the Bears having few picks, I’d expect more deals in this draft.

Looking at the roster, the Bears have to get a replacement running back for Jordan Howard. As much as we love him, he is not the type of running back that thrives in head coach Matt Nagy’s offensive system. There are also decisions to be made on potential free agents Bryce Callahan and Adrian Amos. One or both could bolt. Aside from those areas, the Bears need to look for depth along the offensive and defensive line.

Here is my first 2019 Chicago Bears mock draft.

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