Chicago Bears 2022 NFL Draft: Poles Surprises Us Again

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles pulls a surprise again, this time in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles certainly has fans scratching their heads. He made some surprising free agent signings. Now, in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, he has another surprise.

While fans expected a wide receiver or offensive lineman, Poles picks cornerback Kyler Gordon.

The pick was surprising because there was another cornerback that fans liked, Andrew Booth, who was available.

Gordon is an athletic, aggressive player. This is something Poles really likes. Gordon likes to hit, and he is willing to help on run defense. He’ll have an impact as a run blitzer. He comes in with an alpha male demeanor and loves to hit.

Gordon can play either press coverage or off coverage. On press coverage, he hits the receiver right off the snap and knocks the receiver off his route.

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Gordon appeared in 33 games over four seasons with the Washington Huskies. He recorded 98 tackles, three tackles-for-loss, two interceptions, 14 pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. He was first-team All-Pac 12 in 2021.

Opposing quarterbacks decided not to test him and as a result, his numbers weren’t as great as you might expect. This is what happened last season with Jaylon Johnson, the Bears’ top cornerback, Opposing quarterbacks decided to lay off Johnson with the other cornerbacks struggling.

At about 6-feet tall, and 195 pounds, Gordon can go up against bigger receivers. He has no fear and welcomes any challenge. Additionally, he gives the Bears some flexibility. He can play the slot as well as the outside so defensive coordinator Alan Williams can move him around.

There is no panic in Gordon’s game. He plays the ball in the air well. Also, he has good hands to either knock the ball away or catch it for the interception. Furthermore, he plays through the catch point.

Now professional quarterbacks will have to choose between two poisons in Johnson and Gordon. I’m sure they’ll attack Gordon first. If he does well, then the Bears might have themselves a very good duo in the secondary.