The dust has settled in the 2020 NFL season and the fireworks are about to ignite in free agency, with the Chicago Bears already taking headlines as one of the first teams mentioned in every commercial speculation of the quarterback.
General Manager Ryan Pace will fire a quarterback at some point and somehow this offseason, whether through trade, free agency or the 2021 NFL draft.
With the Bears owning the 20th overall selection, none of the quarterback’s best prospects are likely to fall in the first round. And while it’s likely to enter the weekend draft with a new headline already on the roster, this draft mock will assume that’s not the case.
So how could your 2021 draft look when all is said and done? Here is a scenario:
Round 1: ALIJAH VERA-TUCKER | OL | USC
If the Bears don’t go from quarterback to the first round, the next logical priority is the offensive line, and Vera-Tucker makes the most sense of the offensive liners that are likely to be available at No. 20 overall.
Not only does he possess immediate NFL starting talent, but he is also able to line up with the first team, whether on offensive or guard attack. For a roster like Chicago that has weaknesses and vulnerabilities across the offensive line, Vera-Tucker’s positional versatility is a big plus.