5 Safeties the Bears need to keep an eye on in the '09 Draft

Safety is a definite “need” position in the ’09 draft on defense. Mike Brown doesn’t have many years left, and the other safety position is far from having a playmaker. These are 5 safeties the Bears should have their eye on in the 1st round and beyond.

William Moore (Missouri)—Has good size 6’1’’ 228 pounds and has a great closing burst according to Mel Kiper Jr. Played some cornerback his freshman year so can play both db positions.

Rashad Johnson (Alabama)—Projects as a great cover safety in the NFL, needs work on his run support. Would be ideal to line up opposite Mike Brown in that Brown can creep up in the box and stuff the run while Johnson can play centerfield and help out the cornerbacks.

Taylor Mays (USC)—3 year starter has improved each season and is the anchor for the Trojans secondary. Would be a great pickup for the Bears in the middle rounds.

Patrick Chung (Oregon)—Great closing speed; solid in run support and in pass coverage; looks like a second round pick, someone the Bears definitely need to think about if he’s still on the board in the 2nd or 3rd round.

Nic Harris (Oklahoma)—Leader of the Sooner secondary, we’ll learn more about him after he faces Colt McCoy, Quan Cosby and Co. Saturday at the Cotton Bowl. Has a great 40 time and has improved in pass coverage. The Bears have drafted players out of OU in the past (Harris, Dvoracek, Bradley) so Harris could be a potential option in the middle rounds.