NBC Sports Chicago

● By Alex Shapiro
We are less than two weeks away from the NFL Draft. A lot has changed since the Bears locked up the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. Obviously, they’ve traded that pick away since then, but over the course of the following months perceptions around many prospects have changed, too. Coaches, scouts and GMs have shuttled around the country to watch prospect showcases, like the Senior Bowl, the combine and pro days at universities from coast to coast. Teams have also met with dozens of players to get to know them better on a personal level. At the end, draft boards get built and teams decide how they really value each player. Some guys move up, some guys move down. Soon, we’ll see where they all land. As always, these mock drafts aren’t an attempt to accurately predict what will happen when the picks start coming in for real on Apr. 27. That’s impossible. These mock drafts are meant to be a fun way to introduce fans to a wide variety of NFL prospects. So please, enjoy.