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

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

By Zach Cohen | Apr 28, 2021

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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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – OCTOBER 24: Rashod Bateman #0 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers carries the ball after catching a pass against the Michigan Wolverines in the fourth quarter of the game at TCF Bank Stadium on October 24, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Wolverines defeated the Gophers 49-24. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) /

Pick Analysis. Rashod Bateman. player. 15. Scouting Report. WR. Minnesota. 28

*Tosses hands in the air in exasperation*

I’m confident in one thing about this pick, and it’s that I have zero confidence in this pick. Seriously, don’t ask me how this pick will go. I’m sure they’d love Greg Newsome or a healthy Caleb Farley. They could ignite the second run on cornerbacks with one of the Georgia corners or Asante Samuel Jr. Elijah Moore and Rashod Bateman make sense. Zaven Collins should garner some interest.

In the end, I’ll go with Bateman for the reason I almost slotted him in at No. 27. This seems like his range and considering Green Bay may be eyeing the living daylight out of him, now could be when he hears his name called.

I’m not so sure I can see the Saints do this, but this may be the biggest toss-up in the entire draft. Please disregard any other time I’ve uttered those words.

Alternative picks: Elijah Moore, Greg Newsome, Caleb Farley, Asante Samuel Jr.

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