With the 226th pick in the NFL draft, the Chicago Bears selected offensive lineman Ja’Tyre Carter out of Southern University. Carter becomes the first player from Southern to be drafted in the NFL since 2004.
Carter is an interesting draft choice with little risk. The Bears were stocking up on offensive linemen, to hopefully find one or two diamonds in this year’s draft. Even if they found one long-term starter, they’ve added some depth for the foreseeable future.
At 6-foot-5, 275-pounds, Carter has good size for the tackle position. The low risk benefits the Bears, as they’ve found a potential well-rounded offensive lineman, who can fill in when needed.
The strategy Ryan Poles has had during this draft has impressed fans. Though most were expecting multiple wide receivers, Poles understands the importance of protecting quarterback Justin Fields. Chicago can have all the weapons they want. But if Fields doesn’t have time to throw the ball, it doesn’t matter.
