With two starting spots up for grabs in the secondary, the Chicago Bears are expected to address both cornerback and safety needs in the 2020 NFL Draft.
The Bears have done plenty of homework on both positions in this draft class. And they’ve shown interest in one underrated cornerback prospect. Chicago recently met with Tulsa cornerback Reggie Robinson II, who is projected to be a Day 3 pick, via Facetime, according to Draft Wire’s Justin Melo.
In his four-year career at Tulsa, Robinson tallied 132 total tackles, including 4 for loss, one forced fumble, three fumble recoveries and 3 interceptions.
Here’s what NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein had to say in evaluating Robinson:
The size, length and ball production offer up hope, but Robinson’s lack of speed and athletic traits could prevent him from maintaining playmaking positioning as a pro. He has average instincts, but his length can be a disruptive factor in close quarters. If he can crank up his run-support intensity, he might get looks as a zone corner or a safety.
Robinson is an experienced cornerback prospect — having played in 45 games, including 32 starts — and he has the ball skills, size and speed that should make him a great value pick for whoever drafts him.
Maybe that’ll be the Bears, who have a starting right cornerback spot up for grabs opposite Pro Bowler Kyle Fuller. What better player to replace Prince Amukamara than the prospect whose NFL comparison is the former Bear?
