Thread by @jacobinfante24

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.

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.