Chicago Bears Mock Draft: Final 7-Round Predictions

Welcome to draft day. After all the talk and hype, the first round is finally here. The Bears welcome the draft to their home town, but the team's focus is on finding impact players who can help build this team to respectability again. 

The Bears come into this draft with six picks. They have needs at wide receiver, outside linebacker, right tackle and even center. What do they do with these precious six selections? 

In this final mock draft, the Bears find three starters with their first three picks and draft a tight end in light of some recent trade talks. Click ahead to see the picks and give us your thoughts in the comments below. 

7. Kevin White, WR, West Virginia

It's been a back-and-forth battle between Amari Cooper and Kevin White as to who's going to be the first receiver taken. Both are quality players, and it seems like Cooper could go first, but that's OK because White fits the Bears best. 

When you look at what offensive coordinator Adam Gase did in the past with the Denver Broncos, you see that he moved wide receiver Demaryius Thomas all over the field as the primary weapon.

Thomas can catch underneath routes, go deep, make plays over the middle and make explosive plays after the catch. Kevin White is similar to Thomas in every regard. 

White is 6'3'', 215 pounds and Thomas is 6'3'', 229 pounds. White runs faster than Thomas, but both players pride themselves on being high-volume reception receivers.

It's eerie how close the two players are, and head coach John Fox and Gase would relish the opportunity to find another receiver just like the Pro Bowl player they have grown accustomed to.  

White would open up a ton of space for Alshon Jeffery. He would also fit well for Eddie Royal, who played with Thomas back in 2011 in Denver. He's the right pick with a ton of upside going forward in this offense. 

39. Eli Harold, OLB, Virginia

Edge-rusher is a pressing need for the Bears, but they couldn't pass up a talent like Kevin White in the first round. It all works out in the end because they get a very good pass-rusher in Eli Harold in the second. 

Harold might have played a ton with his hand in the dirt at Virginia, but he translates better as a stand-up pass-rusher in a 3-4 scheme. At 6'3'', 247 pounds, Harold has a combination of good size and strength to go along with ability to contort his body to get around would-be pass-blockers.

There's still time for Harold to grow more into an NFL body. He needs to build more mass in his lower body but can still make an impact as a rotational pass-rusher right away. As he gets stronger in the weight room, look for him to grew into an every-down starter.

John Fox drafted Julius Peppers and Von Miller, so best believe he wants his impact pass-rusher. Harold certainly has the ability to be that impact player. 

71. Rob Havenstein, OT, Wisconsin

Jordan Mills can't go into next season as the starter at right tackle. The Bears want to get back to running the football, and they need a reliable running mate alongside Kyle Long. 

Rob Havenstein started 14 games at right tackle in Wisconsin and was instrumental in opening huge lanes for running back Melvin Gordon to slip through. He's a team leader and instant upgrade at right tackle for the Bears.

At 6'7'', 321 pounds, Havenstein is huge. Even with his large size, Havenstein moves his feet pretty well and keeps his balance. He's very aggressive and finishes plays, making him the perfect linemate for Kyle Long.  

106. Rory "Busta" Anderson, TE, South Carolina

In light of the recent Martellus Bennett trade rumors, including this report from NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport, the Bears could be in the market for a new tight end. 

Rory Anderson is in the mold of the tight ends that seem to be all the rage in the NFL today. He's fast, athletic, can jump out of the stadium and, of course, he played basketball. 

Anderson is 6'5'', 244 pounds, so size isn't an issue. He didn't have a ton of catches in college, but that was largely because South Carolina didn't use him like it should have.

Where Anderson needs to get better at is using his hands as a receiver. He has a tendency to catch with the body, which results in drops or turnovers off of deflections. 

142. James Sample, SS, Louisville

Safety has been a revolving door in Chicago since the days of Mike Brown. The Bears brought in a stopgap in Antrel Rolle but still need to start thinking long term. 

Louisville's James Sample went under the radar because his teammate and fellow safety Gerod Holliman led the nation in interceptions. 

Sample is a punishing tackler who lives in the box. A big part of defensive coordinator Vic Fangio's philosophy is to have a safety who can play near the line of scrimmage and make plays. Sample is that guy. 

At 6'2'', 209 pounds, Sample has the size to punish running backs and shed would-be blockers. He has decent speed and can step back and cover but shouldn't be asked to do that often, especially in man coverage. 

183. Andy Gallik, C, Boston College

Longtime center Roberto Garza is now gone. Will Montgomery is now in the fold after coming over from Denver, but there's no guarantee he even wins the job or makes the team. 

The Bears have held off taking a center for quite some time, but this is the year to finally grab one. Andy Gallik isn't an elite center, but he's a grinder and plays hard every snap. 

At 6'2'', 306 pounds, Gallik won't wow you with his athleticism, speed or physique. He is a very smart player with a mean steak and can step up and be a leader. He will study hard and be prepared week after week. 

As a late-round selection, this is about as high value as it gets. It's tough to find a potential starter this late in the draft, no matter what position he plays.