The Chicago Bears addressed a major need in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night, bolstering their offensive line by selecting Tennessee tackle Darnell Wright at No. 10 overall. Wright was the second offensive lineman to come off the board after Ohio State’ s Paris Johnson Jr. went to the Arizona Cardinals at No. 6. Bears trade down again and select.
The Chicago Bears addressed a major need in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night, bolstering their offensive line by selecting Tennessee tackle Darnell Wright at No. 10 overall.
Wright was the second offensive lineman to come off the board after Ohio State’s Paris Johnson Jr. went to the Arizona Cardinals at No. 6. He projects as an immediate starter at right tackle and will provide added support for Bears quarterback Justin Fields.
Still, the Bears work in this draft has only just begun with general manager Ryan Poles holding nine more picks, including three for Friday night’s second and third rounds. The Bears will next go on the clock at No. 53 overall, with an additional Round 2 pick at No. 61. They will also pick first in Round 3 at No. 64.
The Bears still have major needs to fill on defense, specifically at defensive end and defensive tackle.
