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Apr 29, 2023 7 tweets 4 min read Read on X
THREAD: The #Bears are rolling the dice on big-time upside with South Carolina DL Zacch Pickens at No. 64.
Pickens brings serious length and good athleticism to the table as a defensive tackle.

He fits the physical mold of an Eberflus 3-technique very well, so I’m far from stunned they loved him here. #Bears
Pickens offers impressive sheer speed and power as a DT, and his pure physical talent can make him tough to block.

He bursts well off the snap and has a strong anchor needed to eat gaps against the run, as well as create penetration. #Bears
Pickens is a versatile defensive lineman who can rush 3-tech, 1-tech, nose tackle, 4-tech and 5-tech.

His sheer length and grip strength allows him to dominate blockers when his technique is down right. #Bears
Here’s another rep against the run for Pickens. Quick off the snap with heavy hands needed to clear the block and free himself up.

The upside is there with him, for sure. #Bears
Here’s Zacch Pickens’ #RAS card. Ran very well, and his arm length and hand size measurements really stand out.

The #Bears have a moldable DL on their hands with some very good athletic potential going forward. Image
I had an early Round 4 on Zacch Pickens because of high pad level and inconsistent hand usage.

Though taking him this high relies a lot on upside, the #Bears are betting on a super athlete with tremendous tools. High ceiling with him at the next level.

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Apr 29, 2023
THREAD: The #Bears have given themselves a loaded secondary by drafting Miami CB Tyrique Stevenson in Round 2.
Stevenson’s physicality and patience stand out to me in man coverage.

He maintains good footwork and hand usage through a WR’s stems, and he’s combative at the catch point. #Bears
Stevenson is a sound processor who works off rub routes well and times his jumps on routes effectively.

His above-average route recognition skills really help him out in coverage. #Bears
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THREAD: The #Bears drafted Florida DT Gervon Dexter with the No. 53 pick, giving them a much-needed upgrade for their DL.
Dexter is one of the better interior run defenders in the 2023 draft.

He has impressive grip strength and a strong anchor, as well as very good situational awareness against the run. #Bears
The sheer strength that Dexter plays with allows him to dominate at the point of attack.

He lands his strikes well and has a nice arsenal of hand techniques to stack and shed blocks. #Bears
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Apr 28, 2023
THREAD: The #Bears finally found their star right tackle. Tennessee OT Darnell Wright is the pick at No. 10.
Wright is 333 pounds with long arms and a nasty punch at the point of attack.

For such a big guy, he bursts well off the line of scrimmage in pass protection, too. He tested insanely well at the Combine. #Bears
Wright is a fantastic run blocker who plays with a nasty demeanor at the point of attack.

He does a great job of generating power out of his lower half to drive defenders off the line of scrimmage. #Bears
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THREAD: Though Mizzou WR Emanuel Hall was an UDFA for the #Bears, I see him as essentially another draft pick. Here’s why:
To paraphrase Lightning McQueen, Emanuel Hall is speed. As far as acceleration off the snap and the ability to separate from defensive backs with raw speed goes, Hall may be the best receiver in the class.
Once he’s in the open field, Hall is very tough to catch. After a well-placed deep ball, he is able to maintain his top speed and fly right past defensive backs with ease.
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