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2021 NFL Mock Draft: Bears trade into top 10 in Cohen’s final prediction

By Zach Cohen

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 01: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers is tackled by Baron Browning #5 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the fourth quarter during the College Football Playoff semifinal game at the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 01, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 01: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers is tackled by Baron Browning #5 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the fourth quarter during the College Football Playoff semifinal game at the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 01, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JANUARY 11: Najee Harris #22 of the Alabama Crimson Tide warms up before the College Football Playoff National Championship football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 52-24. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JANUARY 11: Najee Harris #22 of the Alabama Crimson Tide warms up before the College Football Playoff National Championship football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 52-24. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /

Scouting Report. Alabama. Najee Harris. 24. player. 55. Pick Analysis. RB

Look what you made me do. I picked a running back in the first round, and to a team I’ve repeatedly said I don’t think will take him. (Seriously, search @ZachCohenFB and “Najee” on Twitter. It could be its own movie.) So what changed?

Even though I’ve also been saying Harris just seems like a Steeler, it now appears to be the trendy pick. Excuse me for following the crowd. I just don’t know who else to slot here.

For the longest time, I’ve had this pick be a lineman or a corner. Alex Leatherwood has been gaining first-round steam lately, though some teams likely view him as an interior guy.

For the record, I’m going against my gut by making this selection because I have no clue which lineman to choose. I’m sure Kevin Colbert would salivate over Greg Newsome, but he seems like the clubhouse leader for CB3. Colbert also seems to really like drafting linebackers, for what it’s worth.

Alternative picks: Greg Newsome II, Alex Leatherwood, Samuel Cosmi

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