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2016 NFL Mock Draft Version 4.0 – The Free-Agency Update

By David Harrison

Feb 8, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell during a "Handoff to Houston" press conference at the Super Bowl Media Center at Moscone Center-West. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 8, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell during a "Handoff to Houston" press conference at the Super Bowl Media Center at Moscone Center-West. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 20, 2014; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jarran Reed (90) sacks Florida Gators quarterback Jeff Driskel (6) in the fourth quarter of their game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama won 42-21. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 20, 2014; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jarran Reed (90) sacks Florida Gators quarterback Jeff Driskel (6) in the fourth quarter of their game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama won 42-21. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Jarran Reed. 11. player. 57. . DT. Alabama

The Chicago Bears are searching for a renewal of sorts, and returning a defensive presence to Soldier Field is one of the priorities in the process.

Jarran Reed from Alabama brings with him an ability to play inside or on the edge, and be successful at both. Defenses in today’s NFL don’t stick to one formation and play everything from it, they mix up their alignments and shift players around.

The Houston Texans have created havoc for opposing defenses thanks to J.J. Watt and his ability to attack from anywhere on the field.

Reed is not going to be J.J. Watt, but what he is going to be is a versatile lineman who can instantly impact the Bears’ defense.

 

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