57. <p>If this mock draft was published prior to the Senior Bowl, this pick would have been laughed off the page as utterly foolish.</p>
<p>Spence is arguably the fastest-rising prospect in the 2016 NFL Draft, and the former Ohio State edge rusher boasts some of the best raw talent in this class. After being banished from Columbus after failed drug tests, he landed on his feet at Eastern Kentucky, and all Spence did was produce 22.5 tackles for loss in his final college season. Obviously, that production should be taken with a grain of salt given the level of competition, but all indications are that Spence confirmed his ability by dominating in Mobile.</p>
<p>The Bears, arguably above all, need an impact pass rusher, and Spence fits the bill in Chicago’s 3-4 scheme. He is comfortable standing up off the edge, and that will come in handy playing opposite Pernell McPhee in Chicago for the foreseeable future. Spence coming off the board at number 11 overall was unthinkable just a short time ago, but now, it may even seem low after what he displayed recently and the Bears could be getting a real value here after his long and winding journey.</p>. OLB. Eastern Kentucky. Noah Spence. 11. player