{"id":63021,"date":"2019-04-09T15:20:44","date_gmt":"2019-04-09T19:20:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=63021"},"modified":"2021-03-09T22:03:52","modified_gmt":"2021-03-10T03:03:52","slug":"chicago-bears-draft-targets-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2019\/04\/09\/chicago-bears-draft-targets-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Bears Draft Targets: Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’m back with part five of the Chicago Bears<\/a> draft targets. So far, Josh Buckhalter and I have looked at running backs<\/a>, cornerbacks<\/a>, offensive lineman<\/a>, and wide receivers<\/a>. Today we’ll be taking a look at some possible safeties the Bears could look to select in the upcoming NFL draft.<\/p>\n

The Bears don’t have an immediate need at safety. They have Eddie Jackson<\/a><\/strong>, whose spectacular season last year led him to be selected first-team All-Pro, as well as the Pro Bowl. The Bears, unfortunately, did lose former starting safety, Adrian Amos<\/a><\/strong>. However, they were able to replace him with former Green Bay Packers<\/a> and Washington Redskins<\/a> safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix<\/a><\/strong>. Clinton-Dix only signed onto the Bears<\/a> for one year. That means he will be a free agent at the end of next season. With that being said, the Bears could opt to draft a safety to groom and learn behind Clinton-Dix and Jackson.<\/p>\n

Jackson is a ball-hawking safety who is one of the best playmakers at his position. The Bears should target a player who is multi-dimensional with his abilities. Someone who can not only make plays in the passing game but also play in the box and stop the run. Here are some possible targets for the Bears.<\/p>\n

Chicago Bears Draft Targets: Safety<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Mike Bell<\/a> – Fresno State<\/h2>\n

Mike Bell<\/a><\/strong> became a starter during his redshirt sophomore year and never looked back. While he didn’t put up eye-popping numbers, he still was able to muster a good college career. He had his best season as a junior, as he was named to the all-Mountain\u00a0West second team. He finished the year with 86 tackles, three tackles for loss, and added three interceptions.<\/p>\n

Bell is a good athlete out of the safety position. While he’s not the fastest or most agile, he makes up for it with his instincts and his IQ. He’s a sound tackler and a very good run defender who has the versatility to play on the line of scrimmage. He would complement Jackson very well in the back end, as he would allow Jackson\u00a0to be a playmaker in the back end while making an impact for his own in the run game.<\/p>\n

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Fresno State safety Mike Bell is an interesting study. His combine was awful (ran a 4.83) but he has good instincts and anticipation to play over the top. Here he comes from center field to break up the pass. #NFLDraft<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/xONfLB9PJ9<\/a><\/p>\n

— Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) March 20, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n