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2016 NFL Mock Draft 8.0: Post Trade Edition

By David Harrison

Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 12, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive lineman DeForest Buckner (44) in game action against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2015 CFP National Championship Game at AT&T Stadium. Ohio State won 42-20. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive lineman DeForest Buckner (44) in game action against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2015 CFP National Championship Game at AT&T Stadium. Ohio State won 42-20. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

Oregon. DeForest Buckner. 11. player. 57. . DE

There almost has to be someone who slides down the board, and DeForest Buckner from Oregon is the guy this week.

The defensive end doesn’t fall far, but any slide is a slide no player wants to ride.  The Bears have made strides in their linebacker group and adding Buckner to their front line will only help those additions find even more success.

Chicago is looking to return their franchise to the defensive studs they once were, and the defensive line needs some help to get there.

Lining up as a 3-4 end and playing the three-technique on the occasional 4-3 formation will make Buckner a great addition to a suddenly more aggressive Bears’ defense.

 Previous Pick:  Kevin Dodd – DE – Clemson

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