With the No. 73 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Bears traded up to select David Montgomery, running back out of Iowa State. Low center of gravity runner with scary lateral jump-cut skills and the best contact balance of any back in the class. Reliable receiver who instantly morphs into a runner after catching the football and surprises defenders with his quickness after the catch. Best between the tackles carving through the defensive line and second level. Draft tracker: Get grades for every pick Bears: B- Pete Prisco: I don't love it, I think he's a plodder more than anything else. I liked the Henderson pick a few spots earlier a lot more. Looking for your daily fix of NFL news and analysis? Look no further than the Pick Six Podcast. CBS Sports senior writer Will Brinson (and guests) gets you up to speed each day in about 30 minutes with what's trending in the NFL world so that you're always in the know. Go subscribe right now! Fantasy impact Dave Richard: I felt like I was watching Matt Forte when I saw David Montgomery play at Iowa State. Maybe the Bears saw the same thing. Montgomery has a complete skill set to go with nimble feet and good strength and power, but he doesn't flash a ton of speed. The 222-pounder moves his feet like he weighs 195, creating separation from tacklers with lateral quickness and very good balance to buy some space. He's also plenty physical, from finishing off runs with a plowing shoulder or stiff-arm to salvaging a run where a hole doesn't open by burrowing behind his linemen and pushing the pile (he's very good at the goal line). He's already got good pass protection technique and more than capable hands in spite of a limited route tree. His Fantasy success is completely tied into his volume -- if he's part of a three-headed monster in Chicago with Tarik Cohen and Mike Davis, we'll never see him evolve into a superstar. But if given the chance to find 15-plus touches a week, he'll be a stud. At first I thought my colleague Heath Cummings' projection of Montgomery as a top-70 pick in seasonal leagues was nuts, but I've changed my tune. This pick proves the Bears want to take work off of Cohen, who only has five career games of 15-plus touches. Montgomery should be just fine and is worth a top-50 pick, especially in PPR. Montgomery will surely go at about that spot in long-term formats and dynasty startups and is a candidate to be a top-five choice in rookie-only drafts. NFL comparison: James Conner Chris Trapasso: Neither Conner nor Montgomery will run away from many defensive backs down the field. They destroy ankles at the line of scrimmage and at the second level with efficient jump cuts. Also, when linebackers hit them, they bounce off thanks to elite contact balance. We saw how good of a back Conner can be in 2018 despite not having blazing speed. Montgomery will likely start as a No. 2 but has the modern-day feature back traits to be a No. 1 running back.<doc-sep>The Chicago Bears addressed one of their biggest needs with their first pick in the draft, taking Iowa State running back David Montgomery in the third round after trading up with the New England Patriots.Chicago moved up 14 spots to grab Montgomery at No. 73 overall, making him the first Cyclones player drafted since 2014. The 5-foot-10, 222-pound Montgomery ran for 2,925 yards and 26 touchdowns in three seasons. He had 1,216 yards rushing and 13 TDs as a junior.Chicago also got a sixth-round pick (205), while New England got the No. 87 pick and a fifth-rounder (162) this year as well as a fourth-round selection in 2020. The Chicago Bears addressed one of their biggest needs with their first pick in the draft, taking Iowa State running back David Montgomery in the third round after trading up with the New England Patriots. Chicago moved up 14 spots to grab Montgomery at No. 73 overall, making him the first Cyclones player drafted since 2014. The 5-foot-10, 222-pound Montgomery ran for 2,925 yards and 26 touchdowns in three seasons. He had 1,216 yards rushing and 13 TDs as a junior. Advertisement This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Feels great to be a BEAR !!!! Let’s get to work ! https://t.co/OVCwBoLJTF — David Montgomery (@MontgomerDavid) April 27, 2019 Chicago also got a sixth-round pick (205), while New England got the No. 87 pick and a fifth-rounder (162) this year as well as a fourth-round selection in 2020.<doc-sep>With the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft having concluded on Thursday night, the Chicago Bears will officially join the draft party on Friday night. As of right now, the Bears are projected to pick in the third round (87th overall) however, the Bears always have the option of trading up if they'd like. Considering the fact that General Manager Ryan Pace has developed an aggressive mentality when it comes to the NFL Draft, if there is a player he covets, Pace will find a way to trade up and get his ideal target. On Thursday night, the first round was full of surprises. As the draft continued, there were multiple players that continued to fall. Some of these players merely slipped out of the first round while others are projected to go in the second or third round before the Bears are on the clock. One thing is common amongst all of them: They all have the potential to be guys who can be difference makers as soon as they step on the field. With day two of the draft finally here, what are some names that the Bears should explore trading up for? Chase Winovich, DE, Michigan A guy who brings an aggressive mentality to the table and seems to always play with a chip on his shoulder, Winovich always seems to use a different move when getting after the quarterback. Perhaps Winovich's strongest area of his game is his ability to be a quality run defender. He may not be the most explosive guy on the field, but he's going to make every snap count. At this point, it seems like Winovich will be going early day two, which means to acquire him, the Bears will need to move up into the second round. Over the last three seasons at Michigan, Winovich has totaled 18.5 sacks and 43 tackles for loss. He's shown that he's going to blow up plays quickly. Max Scharping, OL, Northern Illinois An underrated local prospect who's got a third-round value, Scharping may not be the hottest name on this list, but there are still many things that he offers which make him an interesting fit for the Bears. While in college, Scharping played both left and right tackle, so he does offer some versatility in his skillset. The Bears could also experiment with him and potentially see if he's got what it takes to play guard, but he is a four-year starter who has a high football IQ. The Bears won't need to sacrifice anything major to trade up for Scharping as he's likely to be available in the later parts of the third round. Darrell Henderson, RB, Memphis A running back with the potential to be a big play threat, versatility, and consistent production are what make Henderson so attractive. With 22 rushing touchdowns in his final season at Memphis, it's clear that Henderson can score. He's a dangerous weapon in space and can be dangerous when he gets to the second level. Henderson is going to be an attractive prospect for many teams which means the Bears will have some competition when it comes to trading up for him. At a minimum, the Bears will need to jump at least ten spots to be able to get Henderson. Miles Sanders, RB, Penn State Unlike Henderson above, Sanders appears to be a more likely target for the Bears. He too is a dangerous weapon who is able to be an inside and outside runner. There were times in 2018 where he appeared as if he had the makings of being a future three-down starter and times where it appeared as if he needed to go back to school for another year. One area of concern for Sanders is his starting experience. After backing up Saquon Barkley for two seasons, Sanders took over the starting role in 2018. While his production was great, it is fair to wonder: Will his momentum translate over directly into the NFL or will Sanders take a few games to figure out how he fits in the NFL. Sanders ideal value is a late third round pick, which means that to acquire him, the Bears would probably have to trade up five or six spots. Jace Sternberger, TE, Texas A&M A versatile prospect who can wreak havoc both on the line of scrimmage or in the slot, Sternberger is going to be one of the hottest names to monitor on day two. With two tight ends (T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant) being drafted on day one, Sternberger could go in the second round. He's got the ability to be a game-changer on offense despite just having one successful year of college under his belt. Sternberger is someone who is still growing as a player and with the right coaching has the chance to develop into a good option for an offense. If the Bears are serious about Sternberger, then they'll need to sacrifice one of their two 2020 second round picks to get him. There's no knowing how far down the board Sternberger falls. He could be the third tight end drafted or slip to the back half of the second round. Projected by many to be a potential first-round pick, Ya-Sin is a physical and aggressive cornerback that always makes his presence felt. All throughout his time in college, he rarely gave up big plays. There are times, however, where he struggles with short underneath routes and at the NFL level, this is where teams will exploit him the most. Overall, this is a player who has some of the pieces in place to be an effective starting cornerback for teams but will need to work on things such as his footwork to be an effective part of any defense. Ya-Sin is someone who has strong day two value and is the best possible option for the Bears as they'll need to think about replacing Prince Amukamara in the 2020 offseason. Perhaps the biggest name to not get drafted on day one, Gardner-Johnson is going to be a steal on day two. The Bears should be keeping an eye on all safety prospects as the team currently doesn't have a safety on the roster after the 2019 season. Perhaps the best part about Gardner-Johnson's game is his ability to be an excellent defender in coverage. Johnson was lined up all over the field at Florida, sometimes playing in the slot. A smart defensive back who quickly recognizes what is going on, Gardner-Johnson is exactly the type of safety that can be a long-term starter next to Eddie Jackson. He's a second-round talent, which means the Bears will need to make a major move up the draft board for him. Conclusion It's clear that there are a number of players the Bears can trade up for, however, Gardner-Johnson, Henderson, and Sternberger are three names to really keep an eye on. All three would give the Bears long term solutions to positions that could soon become needs. With no second-round picks, the Bears will need to be careful as to how they decide to trade up with other teams. As of right now, a major move up the board seems unlikely, however, Pace has shown the ability to ensure that he can make trades without overpaying for the players that he wants.<doc-sep>
The Chicago Bears decided they were not going to stand pat on Day 2 of the NFL Draft. The team did not hold a first- or second-round pick and opted to trade up to the 73rd overall pick to take running back David Montgomery. The team traded up with the New England Patriots to get the deal done. The Bears gave up the 87th overall pick, the 162nd overall pick (fifth round) and a fourth-round pick in next year's draft to acquire the 73rd overall pick from New England. The Bears also acquired the 205th overall selection (sixth round). This leaves Chicago with one pick in the fourth and sixth rounds and two selections in the seventh round heading into Day 3 of the draft. Trading is nothing new for Bears general manager Ryan Pace. He moved up two spots in the 2016 NFL Draft to select outside linebacker Leonard Floyd in the first round before making a handful of other moves. Pace then traded the 41st overall pick to the Buffalo Bills for the 49th overall pick (second round), 117th overall pick (fourth round) and a 2017 fourth-round pick. He then traded the 49th overall pick to the Seattle Seahawks to acquire the 56th overall pick (second round) and 124th overall pick (fourth round). The young GM then traded the 117th overall pick and the 206th overall pick (sixth round) to the Los Angeles Rams to select Nick Kwiatkoski with the 113th overall pick. Pace brought out the big guns in the 2017 NFL Draft to move up to take quarterback Mitch Trubisky second overall. He traded the third overall pick, 67th overall pick, 111th overall pick and a 2018 third-round selection to move up one spot with the San Francisco 49ers. Pace then traded the 36th overall pick and the 221st overall pick to the Arizona Cardinals for picks 45, 119, 197 and a fourth-round selection in 2018. Jackson was then drafted by the Bears after Pace traded the 117th overall pick and the No. 197 pick for the 112th pick from the Rams. Montgomery now stands to compete for playing time against Mike Davis and Tarik Cohen in 2019. Cohen is a versatile back who will be used in a lot of different ways in Chicago's system, while Davis just joined the team this offseason on a two-year deal. The need arose for the Bears to add more to the position after trading away Jordan Howard to the Philadelphia Eagles earlier this offseason. The Iowa State alum rushed for 563 yards on 109 carries with two rushing touchdowns in 2016 before racking up 1,146 yards on 258 carries with 11 rushing touchdowns in 2017. He also caught 36 passes for 296 yards that season. Montgomery capped off his final season at Iowa State with 1,216 rushing yards on 257 carries with 13 rushing touchdowns. He also caught 22 passes for 157 yards. He finished his career by averaging 4.7 yards per carry with 2,925 rushing yards with 26 rushing touchdowns. He also caught 71 passes for 582 yards and averaged 8.2 yards per reception.