2019 NFL Draft: Chicago Bears 7-round mock
By Conor Dorney
An early contender for Best Name of the 2019 NFL Draft, Miami’s Sheldrick Redwine could be an option for the Chicago Bears in the fourth round to help offset the potential departure of Adrian Amos in free agency.
At 6-foot-0, 196 pounds, one could consider Redwine full-bodied (thank you, thank you, I’ll be here all week), and he was also one of the most vital members of a Hurricanes secondary that made a name for itself around the country for its penchant for forcing turnovers at a staggering rate.
While it’s unclear if Redwine will bring his turnover chain with him to the NFL level, his ball skills and ability in run support would make him a potential day one starter in the Bears secondary alongside Eddie Jackson. It will undoubtedly be tough to replace the production of Amos, but being able to place a rookie alongside an already-elite safety should give Chicago enough optimism to be patient with Redwine’s development if he is forced to start in his rookie season.
Redwine still has room to improve in his route recognition on the back end but his ability to run with any opposing receiver while providing run support as a solid tackler gives Chicago a nice mold to work with as they attempt to replace two potentially big losses in their secondary.