It’s widely expected that the Bears will take an offensive player in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Given their needs at such positions like quarterback, offensive tackle and wide receiver, it would certainly make sense for the Bears to focus on that side of the ball with the No. 20 overall pick, or wherever it is they end up picking on Draft Day.
However, if the Bears do feel that the best value on their board is a defensive player when they pick in the first round, they could consider going in that direction.