A look at the Chicago Bears’ 2010 draft picks..
Written by The Go-To-Man Mattie T. on April 26, 2010
3rd round (75th pick overall):
Safety Major Wright (6’0, 204) from the University of Florida.
NFL.com Outlook:
Wright has good size, strength and toughness for the safety position. He is an instinctive defender that fills the alley quickly versus the run. He is a good open field tackler and can be physical to deliver a big hit. Wright reads route progressions well and is solid leveraging the ball in zone coverage’s. He can be inconsistent to shed blockers and will need to improve in this phase of his game at the next level. Wright doesn’t have great speed or agility which may limit his ability to be effective in zone coverage. Wright is a good football player that wins with toughness, instincts and technique but may lack the pure athleticism to break into a starting roll at the next level.
4th round (109th pick overall):
Defensive end Corey Wootton (6’7, 270) from Northwestern University.
NFL.Com Overview:
Corey is an outstanding combination of size and strength for the position. His production is down from previous seasons and much of that can be attributed to a knee injury sustained in the Alamo Bowl at the end of last season. He is a decent athlete but not an explosive player off the edge. His lateral agility and change of direction hinders his playmaking ability in space. Corey does defend the run well and can anchor effectively to hold the point. He utilizes quick hands and long arms to control blockers but needs to expand his pass rush package to be effective at the next level. Wootton’s measurables, instincts and toughness makes him an interesting prospect for most defensive fronts. He wasn’t nearly as effective as previous seasons and knee concerns will be closely scrutinized going into the 2010 Draft.
5th round (141st pick overall):
Defensive back Joshua Moore (5’11, 184) from Kansas State University.
NFL.com Outlook:
Moore is a short, compactly built player with good athleticism and power. He doesn’t have ideal footwork and agility for the cornerback position and is a bit of a ‘tweener for an NFL secondary. He is inconsistent with his instincts and leveraging the ball in the open field. Moore is tough and competitive but inconsistent as a run-support player. He could improve his overall play with better footwork and technique, as he does have decent speed once he transitions. Moore has been productive over the past two seasons and can contribute as a rookie on special teams and as a nickel back in sub packages.
6th round (181st overall pick):
Quarterback Dan LeFevour (6’3, 229) from Central Michigan University.
NFL.com Outlook:
LeFevour is a four-year starter at a mid level college football program that flashes a lot of what teams are looking for but will need to develop several parts of his game if he wants to play at the next level. He does not take many snaps from under center and will need to work on dropping to the pocket and reading the coverage as he sets up. He has a decent arm but the ball will flutter, at times, when trying to thread the needle on some downfield throws. When he has time and room to step into his throws he can get some zip on the short to intermediate outs.
7th round (218th overall pick):
Tackle J’Marcus Webb (6’8, 325) from Texas A&M University.
NFL.com Pick Analysis:
As a small-school prospect with exceptional size, Webb is a long-term prospect that could eventually develop into a solid backup for the Bears. Webb has decent athleticism for his size, but will need to get stronger at the pro level.
