New Bears general manager Ryan Poles opted to go defense with his first NFL draft pick, addressing an important need at cornerback with Washington’s Kyler Gordon with the 39th overall pick.
Cornerback was Chicago’s biggest weakness on defense last season, where Jaylon Johnson was the lone bright spot in an otherwise uninspiring secondary. Gordon was considered a first-round prospect by some, and he fell right into the Bears’ lap in the second round.
Last season with the Huskies, Gordon totaled 45 tackles, two interceptions, seven pass breakups and one forced fumble with the Huskies, where he earned first-team all-conference honors. But his most impressive stat during his time at Washington is unreal: Gordon didn’t allow a touchdown in 18 college starts.
