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Bears hit on first three picks, led by LB Roquan Smith

The Chicago Bears entered the 2018 NFL draft armed with another top-10 pick. After solving their quarterback problem the year before, the Bears set out to fill holes at linebacker, wide receiver and offensive line. So, how did it turn out?

Grade: Above average

Best rookie: Linebacker Roquan Smith. Smith got off to a slow start over the summer when he missed most of the preseason because of a contact holdout and injuries. The No. 8 overall pick quickly settled in once the regular season began and finished his rookie year with 122 tackles, the second-highest total ever by a Bears first-year player behind only Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher.