2014 NFL Draft grades: Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears came into the NFL draft with pressing needs at defensive tackle, cornerback and safety and on the first two days of the draft, the team addressed them with the drafting of cornerback Kyle Fuller in the first and Ego Ferguson and Will Sutton on Day 2.

Best pick: Fuller

Worst pick: Ferguson

Analysis: The Bears had to find some help on defense in this draft, especially at defensive tackle and taking Ferguson and Sutton gives them two players who should be a part of the rotation as rookies. Ferguson has a great deal of upside when you look at his size, athleticism and the fact he was the best defender on LSU’s defense last seaso, but it was a reach. However, he has some risk attached to him with only one year of production, and it was limited production at that. He had one sack and 3.5 tackles for loss last year.

Sutton was one of the top defensive tackles in 2012 when he had 13 sacks and 23.5 tackles for loss. Those numbers are on par with what Aaron Donald produced this past season at Pittsburgh and why many Bears fans wanted him in the first. After putting on 25 pounds of bad weight last season, his production dropped and he struggled to finish plays and keep his pad level low. If he returns to the form he showed in 2012, the Bears have a steal.

Ka’Deem Carey was the best running back in college the last two seasons and gives the Bears a great backup to Matt Forte. Brock Vereen tore up the combine and has experience at cornerback and free safety. They were the best of the Day 3 picks for the Bears who also took David Fales as a developmental quarterback and punter Pat O’Donnell.

Grade: B+