2017 NFL Mock Draft: Bears and Colts Shake Up Top 5

Sep 24, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) throws in the fourth quarter against the Duke Blue Devils at Notre Dame Stadium. Duke won 38-35. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) throws in the fourth quarter against the Duke Blue Devils at Notre Dame Stadium. Duke won 38-35. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Cam Robinson (74) in action during the game against the USC Trojans at AT&T Stadium. Alabama defeats USC 52-6. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Cam Robinson (74) in action during the game against the USC Trojans at AT&T Stadium. Alabama defeats USC 52-6. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

9. Chicago Bears (via TEN)

57. There will be pressure on the Bears to consider a quarterback to finally replace Jay Cutler in 2017 if they have a top-five pick. Still, with Kizer going off the board it’s hard to imagine general manager Ryan Pace bending to that pressure when he has so many roster holes left to fill. Instead he decides to take advantage of the lofty position and collects an extra top 15 pick. This is a huge opportunity to fortify the depth chart. <p>By far the biggest problem on the list is offensive tackle. In 2015 Charles Leno played okay in his first season of action at left tackle. Safe to say he hasn’t improved much. Meanwhile veteran Bobby Massie has been a hot mess on the right side, being routinely whipped in pass protection. At least one of those spots has to be upgraded if the offensive line will be stabilized.</p> <p>The near consensus top tackle in the 2017 class is Cam Robinson. Another SEC powerhouse with a mix of mass and mobility. He uses his big body and power base to establish Alabama in the running game. Then he relies on solid footwork and long arms to wall off pass rushers in protection. He has some off-the-field question marks, but in a weak class he is as close to a surefire starter as the Bears will find.</p>. OT. Alabama. Cam Robinson . 9. player