Another top prospect is meeting with the Chicago Bears, this time on the defensive side of the ball. According to Justin Melo and our friends at Draft Wire, Alabama outside linebacker Christian Miller is set to have a private workout with the Bears in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Thursday. He had a prior visit with the Dallas Cowboys and is also scheduled to meet with the Carolina Panthers.
Miller is projected to go in the third or fourth round, according to NFL Draft Tracker. He has been somewhat overshadowed during his career at Alabama and questions have been raised regarding his production and health. He is a long, athletic rusher who needs to continue to bulk up in order to withstand NFL linemen (Leonard Floyd, anyone?) and develop into more of a power rusher.
Speaking of Floyd, the Bears aren’t necessarily thin at outside linebacker with Floyd, Khalil Mack, and the return of Aaron Lynch, but considering Kylie Fitts and Isaiah Irving rarely saw the field, Ryan Pace and Chuck Pagano may not be satisfied with the depth and will look to upgrade at the position.
In his first three years at Alabama, Miller played sparingly, combining for 14 games, 22 tackles, and three sacks. He flourished in his final season with the Crimson Tide, playing in every game except the National Championship against Clemson due to a hamstring injury. Miller finished the 2018 season with 34 tackles (11 for a loss) and eight sacks.
How would you feel if the Bears selected Miller with their third or fourth round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft?
