Chicago Bears: Complete 2015 NFL Draft Wrap-Up and Analysis

General manager Ryan Pace can put a bow on his first NFL draft from the head seat. Pace showed poise and balance, opting for quality talent all while filling needs for the Chicago Bears.

It's going to take some time before we can fully assess how Pace did in this draft, but we know enough about what the prospects did in college to provide good analysis. 

Is Kevin White a future star? What are the thoughts of the experts, and are you bummed the Bears didn't grab an edge-rusher? 

Now that the draft is over, what's next? What's the overall grade of Chicago's picks? Click ahead and get the final wrap up on the draft for the Bears. 

The Selections

The Bears get a potential star in the first round in wide receiver Kevin White. He not only was the best player available, but he fits a need with the departure of Brandon Marshall. White will step in right away and become a high-volume receiver who will get a ton of targets. Down the line as he improves his route running, he can be one of the best receivers in the league. 

It was necessary for the Bears to grab a big nose tackle up front for this new-look 3-4 defense, and they did that. Eddie Goldman is a run-stuffing machine who will free up inside linebackers Mason Foster and Jon Bostic to make more plays on the football. 

With Roberto Garza departing, the Bears needed to find a young center to anchor the offensive line. They grabbed Oregon's Hroniss Grasu, who was also guard Kyle Long's college teammate for two seasons. Grasu is a smart, well-conditioned leader who's solid at the point of attack and willingly takes on linebackers at the second level. 

Jeremy Langford will come in and compete for the role of third-down back right away. He's a great pass-blocker and has good hands to catch balls out of the backfield. Langford does a solid job turning the corner and shows good burst once he hits the edge. 

Adrian Amos was a good value pick in the fifth round. He easily could have been a third-round pick due to his great zone coverage and deep skills. He's very comfortable in his backpedal and does a great job closing in on the football. 

Tayo Fabuluje is a massive offensive tackle (6'6", 353 lbs) who's had to deal with some personal issues in his life. He looks to be past it and can turn into a decent right tackle or guard with some coaching and a little weight loss.  

Best Pick: Kevin White

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There's no question the Bears hit a home run when they grabbed White in the first round. He fits an immediate need and has full potential to be one of the league's biggest offensive stars. 

At 6'3'', 215 pounds, White has the desired size for a No. 1 receiver. He ran a 4.35-second 40-yard dash and showed good strength by benching 23 reps. 

Route running is where White needs to develop, but he's with an offensive coordinator who will help him get there. Adam Gase did a nice job developing routes in Denver for Demaryius Thomas and will do the same for White. 

White started off as a JUCO player before transferring to West Virginia. He struggled with his confidence and had too many drops in 2013. Once 2014 started, he went on a run of seven straight 100-yard games and finished the year with 109 receptions. 

The surface is just being scratched for White. He's just now realizing his potential and now knows he can truly be great. Pairing him with Alshon Jeffery is a match made in heaven for years to come. 

Grade: A

Worst Pick: Hroniss Grasu

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In no way is Grasu a bad player or even a bad pick. He gets the dubious honor because of where he was drafted and who was still on the board. 

Center is a position of need, but the Bears could have addressed it in the fourth or fifth rounds. They still had the opportunity to find an edge-rusher, right tackle or even a quarterback in the third round. 

Grasu might be one of the better pure centers in the draft, but he's a very safe pick. It would have been interesting to see the Bears take a chance on cornerback P.J. Williams, outside linebacker Eli Harold or quarterback Sean Mannion. 

All of this might be a moot point if Grasu goes on to start at center for 10 years while the other guys mentioned fall out of the league in three or four. 

Grade: B

What the Experts Are Saying

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What do the experts around the league think of the Bears' draft? We found a few takes and added our own analysis behind their thoughts. 

Jeff Dickerson, ESPN Chicago

According to Dickerson:

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Eddie Goldman is a logical selection. With veteran Jeremiah Ratliff listed as the lone nose tackle on the Bears’ voluntary minicamp roster, general manager Ryan Pace needed to find a young interior defensive lineman to clog the middle. The 6-foot-4, 336-pound Goldman fits the mold. Plus, Ratliff is 33 years old and just pleaded guilty to a DWI charge from January 2013.

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Goldman is a great pick because of his size, ability and love for Ratliff. He gets to learn from a player he deeply admires and is the perfect long-term answer once Ratliff moves on most likely due to age. 

Pete Prisco, CBSSports.com

"I love this pick. Kevin White will help open up the passing game. Jay Cutler will love this, too. Great pick," wrote Prisco.

Prisco doesn't elaborate too much, but White is a great pick. Cutler will love him, but this pick is really for after the Cutler years. When the Bears finish their rebuilding process around 2017, White might be the best player on the team. 

Bryan Fischer, NFL.com

According to Fischer: 

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The hometown crowd reacted positively to the Bears' first pick, and it wasn't alone. New GM Ryan Pace grabbed a player with arguably the highest upside in the draft. Jay Cutler said goodbye to Brandon Marshall and hello to someone with the potential to be even better in White, which has to make Cutler happy even if the front office might have tried to trade him. Good luck to opposing defenses trying to defend White and Alshon Jeffrey. At times, Goldman was dominant in the middle of Florida State's defense, and John Fox is hoping that happens in the Windy City. Oregon offensive linemen have worked out well for the Bears in recent years, and Grasu should continue that trend.

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As a whole, the Bears did a solid job hitting needs and finding value talent. The fans should be happy with the selections and excited to see all these young men develop over the years. 

What's Left to Address

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The Bears have done a nice job filling holes in the draft and free agency. They might want to take another look at right tackle but could find one once veteran cuts hit during training camp. 

At this point, the focus needs to be shifted toward some of the veterans on the roster. Martellus Bennett and Matt Forte have both opted to stay away from voluntary workouts, and it could be because they want new deals. 

Alshon Jeffery is entering the final year of his contract, so the club can start talking extension, and head coach John Fox has to get his team to start jelling together. 

Final Grade

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Being able to land White alone gets the Bears a high grade, but when you factor in Goldman, Grasu and Langford, the Bears did a nice job. 

The Bears needed to come away with three players who can step in and start this year, and they nailed it. Langford will also see snaps right away, and Amos can contribute on special teams. Fabuluje is a player you want to root for, and the hope is he trims down and refocuses on football. 

Pace has to be pleased with how he attacked his first draft. Not one player was a reach, and he found some good value from the second round on. We will see how everything shakes out in training camp and the season, but so far, so good.

Grade: A