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

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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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 07: Joe Tryon #9 of the Washington Huskies reads the California Golden Bears offense during the game at Husky Stadium on September 07, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 07: Joe Tryon #9 of the Washington Huskies reads the California Golden Bears offense during the game at Husky Stadium on September 07, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

For the longest time, I’ve been saying a team will move up with Tampa Bay and select a running back. I can’t see that happening in this mock draft, but it’s still possible in real life. The Bucs have the glorious pleasure of snagging the best player available.

Could Christian Barmore or Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah fall? Could they take a chance on Azeez Ojulari or Caleb Farley, both super talented but reportedly dealing with medical concerns? Could they still trade out as I’ve speculated for some time? The answer to all of those is yes, which gets me nowhere. And no, I doubt they take a running back.

Instead, I’ll steal my reasoning from the last slide and slot Tryon here. He’s a late riser and could find his way into the first round. I can see them going EDGE mainly because Jason Licht appears to love bolstering the pass rush. Don’t be shocked if they move out of this pick, though.

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Alternative picks: Joseph Ossai, Levi Onwuzurike, Jayson Oweh, Alex Leatherwood, Samuel Cosmi