Frequently Asked Questions
What round was Jordan Van Den Berg drafted by the Chicago Bears?
Jordan Van Den Berg was selected by the Chicago Bears in the 6th round of the NFL Draft. General manager Ryan Poles made a trade up to secure him after constant pestering from the coaching staff who loved his raw athletic tools and mental makeup.
How did Jordan Van Den Berg perform against the Cincinnati Bengals?
Van Den Berg recorded three tackles on the box score, but the numbers don't tell the whole story. He was highly disruptive to Cincinnati's offensive line, creating havoc in the backfield with his upper-body strength and explosiveness, and also contributed to some key run stops.
Why did Ryan Poles trade up to draft Jordan Van Den Berg?
Poles admitted that the coaching staff constantly pestered him into making the trade up for Van Den Berg. They were sold on his raw athletic tools and his mental makeup heading into the draft.
Who are the Chicago Bears defensive tackles that Van Den Berg has been compared to?
Van Den Berg has drawn comparisons to former Bears defensive tackles Henry Melton and Akiem Hicks, with the article suggesting he might even be scarier than both. His ability up the middle also draws a closer comparison to Tommie Harris, who helped make the Bears defense dominant in the 2000s.
When was the last time the Chicago Bears got significant value from a 6th-round pick on defense?
You have to go all the way back to 2005 and Chris Harris to find the last time the Bears got significant value from a 6th-round pick on the defensive side of the ball.
Erik Lambert
I’m a football writer with more than 15 years covering the Chicago Bears. I hold a master’s degree in the Teaching of Writing from Columbia College Chicago, and my work on Sports Mockery has earned more than twenty million views. I focus on providing analysis, context, and reporting on Bears strategy, roster decisions, and team developments, and I’ve shared insight on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and football podcasts in the U.S. and Europe.
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