The 2020 NFL Draft is less than a week away, and we’ll soon see how general manager Ryan Pace addresses the Bears’ positional needs. Pass rusher figures to be in the mix.
Chicago recently held a pre-draft teleconference meeting with Utah edge rusher Bradlee Anae, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.
Anae has benefited from a solid Senior Bowl performance, where he was virtually unblockable throughout the week. While his Scouting Combine effort wasn’t inspiring, Anae still projects to be a Day 2 pick.
Last season, Anae had 41 total tackles — including 14 for loss — and 13 sacks. While Anae played as a defensive end at Utah, he’s expected to occupy the role of a stand-up outside linebacker at the pro level.
When looking at the list of needs for the Bears, edge rusher is certainly one. But is it the most important one? Position groups like offensive line and defensive back figure to be bigger concerns at this point.
The Bears currently have two picks in the first four rounds, both second rounders. So Pace has to be smart with how he attacks the draft. Although, it sounds like Pace is trying to trade back with one or both second-round selections.
