Bilal Nichols NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for Chicago Bears' Pick

POSITIVES

—Sleeper prospect who dominated Shrine Game practices.

—Motor ran hot in those practices, and coaches were wowed by his athleticism and effort.

—Excellent length (33 ⅜" arms) and big hands (10 ¼").

—Has an assortment of pass rush moves you normally don't see from a developmental player.

—Will give max effort against the run.

NEGATIVES

—Small-schooler who didn't see elite competition.

—Inconsistent film shows him winning with athleticism against poor talent.

—Lack of bend was exposed against better blockers.

—Tall and slow out of his stance in game situations. Was able to dominate in Shrine Games practices with an easy snap count.

—Will get shut down and struggles to redirect as a pass-rusher.

OVERALL

Bilal Nichols flashed onto the radar with a really good showing at the Shrine Game and followed that progress up with a strong predraft process. He's a solid developmental option who could become a three-down threat as an interior player in a 4-3 scheme.

GRADE: 5.70 (Round 5)

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