Jim Holle'S MOCK DRAFT
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Draft Selections
Michael Penix Jr. Head Shot
PICK: 14 RND: 1 (CHI)
Michael Penix Jr.
QB Washington
Rome Odunze Head Shot
PICK: 21 RND: 1 (CHI)
Rome Odunze
WR Washington
Xavier Worthy Head Shot
PICK: 47 RND: 2 (CHI)
Xavier Worthy
WR Texas
Kris Jenkins Head Shot
PICK: 55 RND: 2 (CHI)
Kris Jenkins
DL-EDGE Michigan
Brenden Rice Head Shot
PICK: 75 RND: 3 (CHI)
Brenden Rice
WR USC
Theo Johnson Head Shot
PICK: 107 RND: 4 (CHI)
Theo Johnson
TE Penn State
Justin Eboigbe Head Shot
PICK: 122 RND: 4 (CHI)
Justin Eboigbe
DL-EDGE Alabama
Tykee Smith Head Shot
PICK: 165 RND: 5 (CHI)
Tykee Smith
S Georgia
Draft Picks Received
Michael Penix Jr. Head Shot
PICK: 14 RND: 1 (NO)
Michael Penix Jr.
QB Washington
Rome Odunze Head Shot
PICK: 21 RND: 1 (MIA)
Rome Odunze
WR Washington
Xavier Worthy Head Shot
PICK: 47 RND: 2 (NYG)
Xavier Worthy
WR Texas
Kris Jenkins Head Shot
PICK: 55 RND: 2 (MIA)
Kris Jenkins
DL-EDGE Michigan
Theo Johnson Head Shot
PICK: 107 RND: 4 (NYG)
Theo Johnson
TE Penn State
Tykee Smith Head Shot
PICK: 165 RND: 5 (BAL)
Tykee Smith
S Georgia
No Pick Head Shot
PICK: RND: 1 (MIA)
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No Pick Head Shot
PICK: RND: 2 (MIA)
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No Pick Head Shot
PICK: RND: 5 (NYG)
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No Pick Head Shot
PICK: RND: 7 (NYG)
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Draft Picks Traded
Marvin Harrison Jr. Head Shot
PICK: 1 RND: 1 (MIA)
Marvin Harrison Jr.
WR Ohio State
Jared Verse Head Shot
PICK: 9 RND: 1 (NO)
Jared Verse
DE-EDGE Florida State
Players Gained
Head Shot
Tyreek Hill
WR
Head Shot
Tyler Linderbaum
C
Players traded away
Head Shot
Chase Allen
TE
Head Shot
Cody Whitehair
OG
Head Shot
Coleman Shelton
C
Head Shot
De'Montre Tuggle
RB
Head Shot
Keenan Allen
WR
Head Shot
Lucas Patrick
OG
Head Shot
Robert Tonyan
TE
Head Shot
Ryan Willis
QB
Head Shot
Scooter Harrington
TE
Head Shot
Trestan Ebner
RB
Draft Grade — Bears
Overall A-
ValueB NeedB- TradesA+ FutureA+
Penix Jr. is the Bears' new face under center. Grade: A-.

The Bears spent the pick that matters most on Michael Penix Jr., and a roster that has been waiting on a passer can start to take shape. The sum of the weekend is a deserved A-.

Every deal seemed to tilt their way, which is not luck. The Eboigbe pick is the one the value grade keeps tripping over. A whole weekend of picks and interior defensive lineman is somehow still a want.

Add it up and this is about as clean as a draft weekend gets.

Pick Analysis
Pick14 Rnd1 Michael Penix Jr.
In Round 1, Pick 14 they get the arm they will build around at fair value. A real need, handled.
Pick21 Rnd1 Rome Odunze
In the 21st pick they get a difference-maker at receiver, and a steal at that.
Pick47 Rnd2 Xavier Worthy
A premium they did not need to pay, Xavier Worthy a notch or two before his time. The roster fit checks out.
Pick55 Rnd2 Kris Jenkins
Good price on Kris Jenkins in No. 55, a hair ahead of his grade with no real quibbles. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick75 Rnd3 Brenden Rice
Brenden Rice at the 75th overall pick is the pick scouts circle, and not in a good way. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick107 Rnd4 Theo Johnson
They went early on Theo Johnson in pick No. 107, and the value did not follow. Not urgent, but hardly pointless.
Pick122 Rnd4 Justin Eboigbe
They talked themselves into Justin Eboigbe at slot 122, and the board did not agree. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick165 Rnd5 Tykee Smith
A clean, defensible pick in the Round 5 slot with a little surplus value in Tykee Smith. A minor itch, scratched.