Ryan Poles went defense with his first draft pick as Chicago Bears general manager, selecting Washington cornerback Kyler Gordon with the 39th overall selection.
Cornerback was the defense’s biggest need heading into the draft, and Poles upgraded it immediately with Gordon, who’s a versatile athlete that can play either outside or in the slot.
Gordon projects as an immediate starter on the outside opposite Jaylon Johnson, where the two have the potential to be a dynamic duo in the league. In 18 college starts, Gordon didn’t allow a single touchdown, and it’s hard not to get excited about pairing him with Johnson.
Here’s a collection of all of the grades for Gordon from various sports outlets, and the analysts think the Bears got an immediate impact player in Gordon.
