Chicago Bears Draft Profile: Is Darnell Mooney a perfect Taylor Gabriel replacement?

Should the Chicago Bears draft Darnell Mooney from Tulane?

The Chicago Bears receiving core is lacking a true deep speed threat. After releasing Taylor Gabriel they still have not necessarily replaced him. Darnell Mooney from Tulane presents an interesting option.

He got on the field as a true freshman and has averaged 16.7 yards per reception in his college career. He is going to be a later round pick from a smaller school, but could Mooney be the perfect fit to replace Gabriel?

Measurables

His measurable chart below exactly what you are getting from Darnell Mooney. He is shorter and smaller, but he sure is fast and explosive. You certainly have to think of a player such as Taylor Gabriel when…