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2016 NFL Mock Draft number 2

By Dan Heaning

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Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Braxton Miller (1) carries the ball as Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Jaylon Smith (9) attempts to tackle in the first quarter in the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Braxton Miller (1) carries the ball as Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Jaylon Smith (9) attempts to tackle in the first quarter in the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /
  1. Chicago Bears

Jaylon Smith – LB – Notre Dame

Injury or no, if Reggie Ragland is taken in the draft before the 11th pick the Bears will take a long look at Jaylon Smith.

Chicago had the 23rd rush defense in the league. While the Bears have some young starting linebackers, none appear to be the heir apparent to Brian Urlacher and there still seems to be a need at the inside of the corps.

From there, Chicago could use a shiny new quarterback and more wide receivers. With Jay Cutler at 32 and only Alshon Jeffery putting up more than 500 receiving yards (807) the Bears passing game demands something of an overhaul. With Goff gone, this could be a landing spot for Paxton Lynch, but may be a bit of a stretch for someone like Michael Thomas.

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