Chicago Bears Could Make Surprise Move In 2024 NFL Draft

On draft night, all eyes will be on the Chicago Bears. Everyone knows who the Bears are taking with the number one pick, and there’s no debate on that. However, the real excitement lies in their second selection at pick nine. There’s a case to make for the Bears drafting a wide receiver, edge rusher, or trading back. Yet, there’s also draft buzz about the possibility of the Bears taking an unexpected route surprising the NFL world.

Chicago Bears Could Make Surprise Move In 2024 NFL Draft

Drafting JC Latham At Pick 9

There’s a legitimate case for drafting JC Latham with the ninth overall pick. Yes, he played right tackle at Alabama, and the Bears already have a stud right tackle in Darnell Wright. However, Latham expressed his interest in playing left tackle in the NFL. He understands that left tackles, in comparison to right tackles, are the ones who get drafted earlier and are usually paid more in the NFL. For example, left tackles in his class, like Joe Alt and Olumuyiwa Fashanu, are expected to get drafted before him. Nevertheless, Latham believes that he is versatile enough to play left tackle.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that JC Latham is scheduled to meet with the Bears on April 9th and 10th. It’s rare for a Top 30 visit to last two days, so what makes Latham so special? For starters, Latham is exceptionally nimble on his feet for his height and size at 6’6, 360 pounds. He bursts off the snap with exceptional lateral agility, enabling him to keep pace with pass rushers. Latham also has robust strength, which he uses to contain defenders and drive them into the turf. With these attributes, he demonstrates the potential to emerge as the NFL’s next elite tackle.