The Chicago Bears put together an exciting first two days of the NFL draft, turning two 2nd round picks into three with some trade maneuvering. All told, they secured a top tight end, a top wide receiver, a giant offensive tackle, and a violent defensive lineman. It was hard not to feel like the roster improved. Then at the beginning of day three, things got weird. A run on running backs to open the 4th round compelled the Bears to trade down from #109 to #132. Then, to the surprise of many, their eventual pick became Ruben Hyppolite.
While it was speculated the Bears might go for a linebacker at some point, they at least expected it to be one they knew. Hyppolite was a mystery. Some experts felt he was a likely undrafted free agent. Taking him in the 4th round felt like an egregious reach. Adam Hoge of
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