The Bears went into the draft over the weekend with the goal of addressing the needs of their offensive line with their 14th overall pick and hopefully addressing many other needs in the later rounds, such as running back and wide receiver.
1st Round: Chris Williams, Vanderbilt
The Bears selected Chris Williams, an offensive tackle from Vanderbilt, with their 14th overall pick. Things worked out for the Bears, since only one other offensive lineman was taken after the Dolphins at number one took Jake Long. The Bears had a close eye on Williams over the past months and when he came around they took him. Williams is a 6-6, 315-pounder, who started at left tackle the past two years. Williams has great athleticism and agility for a man his size. He is a great pass blocker and according to experts, he has to improve on his run blocking.
2nd Round: Matt Forte, Tulane
The Bears addressed they desperate need of running back. After being in the bottom of the league in rushing last year, the Bears selected running back Matt Forte out of Tulane. Forte was one of the few running backs to play all four years of his college career. Forte rushed for 2,217 yards and 23 touchdowns as a senior, as well as catching 32 passes out of the backfield. The 6-2, 222-pounder will compete with Cedric Benson for the running game according to Bears General Manager Jerry Angelo.
3rd Round: Earl Bennett, 6' 0" 209 lbs., Vanderbilt, Wide Receiver
Marcus Harrison, 6' 3" 310 lbs., Arkansas Defensive Tackle
4th Round: Craig Steltz, 6' 1" 210 lbs., LSU, Safety
5th Round: Zackary Bowman, 6' 1" 197 lbs., Nebraska, Cornerback
Kellen Davis, 6' 7" 262 lbs., Michigan St., Tight End
7th Round: Ervin Baldwin, 6' 2" 270 lbs., Michigan St., Defensive End
Chester Adams, 6' 4" 323 lbs., Georgia, Guard
Joey LaRocque, 6' 2" 226 lbs., Oregon St., Linebacker
Kirk Barton, 6' 5" 310 lbs., Ohio St., Tackle
Marcus Monk, 6' 4" 222 lbs., Arkansas, Wide Receiver
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