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BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~196 Overall
CURRENT ADP: ~235
ANALYSIS: The Bears traded the eventual 32nd overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft for Chase Claypool just last year, which (hopefully) hints at a larger vision for the versatile threat. Not only did he top 850 receiving yards in his first two seasons, but he’d chipped in 10-15 rushes per year as well. But an 11-TD rookie year gave way to just two scores in his sophomore year. Some frustrating moments led to Pittsburgh dealing him to WR-needy Chicago after eight games last season.
Chicago has a rushing superstar in Justin Fields but that’s simply not sustainable. They’d love for him to make that Jalen Hurts-esque leap in the passing game. Now surrounded by Claypool, DJ Moore, and Darnell Mooney, can we see it? They also invested a first-round pick in right tackle Darnell Wright to beef up the protection.
To put this more succinctly, the recipe is right for a Claypool bounceback. The Bears have shown signs that we can expect 50-100 additional pass attempts after last year’s run-heavy attack. Claypool doesn’t have to be “the guy” but Chicago also paid a pretty penny for his donning their uniform. And Darnell Mooney/Cole Kmet haven’t popped as consistent competition. Fields’ athleticism can drag them to the red zone and create opportunities if Claypool remains a 2- or 3-wide starter.
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