3 best moves the Bears made in the NFL Draft

2. Teven Jenkins

Jenkins had a real chance to hear his name called at the end of Round 1, but the Bears ended up stealing him all the way down at No. 39. In the end, the former Oklahoma State star suffered a bit of a fall due to NFL teams focusing too much on what he might not be at the pro level.

He might never develop the quickness required to be a high-quality starter at left tackle, but that sort of thinking ignores Jenkins’ high floor. He comfortably projects as a solid starter at guard even if he’s unable to hold up as a tackle on the right side. The Bears will give him a chance to work on the outside before moving him inside as a fallback option.

Landing a potential starter at right tackle in the second round is excellent value. At worst, the Bears will come away with an above-average starter at guard. That still represent a draft day win for Pace and his front office.

Jenkins gives the Bears a healthy combination of production and potential in Round 2. He probably won’t emerge as a Pro Bowler anytime soon, but he should be a solid contributor for Chicago right out of the gate.