{"id":18744,"date":"2017-04-21T23:16:46","date_gmt":"2017-04-22T03:16:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/?p=18744"},"modified":"2017-04-21T23:16:46","modified_gmt":"2017-04-22T03:16:46","slug":"chicago-bears-draft-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2017\/04\/21\/chicago-bears-draft-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Bears Draft Options At Third Overall"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the 2017 NFL Draft quickly approaching, the Chicago Bears find themselves in an interesting position. As the current holders of the third overall selection, they have a realistic shot at any player in the draft, with the likely exception of Texas A&M star Myles Garrett<\/a><\/strong>. Without a doubt, the Bears are in a position to land a blue-chip, franchise-changing contributor, but the question is, which direction will the team go on draft day?<\/p>\n

Chicago Bears Draft Options At Third Overall<\/h2>\n

Jamal Adams or Malik Hooker<\/h3>\n

In recent weeks, LSU’s Jamal Adams<\/a><\/strong> has emerged as a favorite to be the Bears’ selection at third overall, but don’t discount Ohio State’s Malik Hooker<\/a><\/strong> as a possibility either. These two players are unquestionably the draft’s top safeties and the Bears have a clear need at the position. Adams projects as a strong safety at the next level, whereas Hooker looks the part of a ball-hawking free safety. The Bears are likely to have their pick of either player, and it’s probable that any decision they make would be based on need, rather than a discernible talent gap between these two dynamic young men.<\/p>\n

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Jamal Adams = Eric Berry<\/p>\n

Malik Hooker = Earl Thomas https:\/\/t.co\/TDPaCVSDSG<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) January 18, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n