In keeping true to the history of mock drafts, my final version looks a lot different than the first or second one. That is partly because with just one week left until the NFL Draft, the foggy picture of who’s who, who fits what scheme, who has sleeper potential and all that other stuff is becoming clearer by the day. The Bears need offense, offense and more offense in this year’s draft. They also need to address issues at safety and add depth at defensive tackle. Make sure that you comment and let me know what you think. What you do anything differently? Without further ado:

Round 1, # 14

CHRIS WILLIAMS, OT Vanderbilt – 6′6 1/2, 317 lbs.

The knocks on Vanderbilt’s Chris Williams are that he is too soft and just a mediocre run blocker. While it is true that he is not as aggressive as another potential Bears first pick, Pittsburgh’s Jeff Otah, he was still very effective as a three-year starter in the extremely tough SEC. Williams will need to get a little bigger in the upper-body to improve as a run blocker but his pass protection skills are superb. He can take over at left tackle –maybe right away – and that would allow John Tait to move to the right side were he could add years to his career.

Round 2, # 44

MATT FORTE, RB Tulane – 6′1 1/8, 221 lbs.

The Bears have shown much interest in the Tulane product. Running backs coach Tim Spencer even met with Forte in New Orleans late last month to feel the kid out. Forte is a bruising back and would fit the Bears’ “get off the bus running” mold. He has shown that he can carry the load, too, by rushing 361 times last year for 2,127 yards and 23 touchdowns. Judging by these numbers, it would be hard to tell that he underwent knee surgery just the year before. He could, at least, push Cedric Benson for playing time, if he does not earn the starting job.

Round 3, # 70

JORDY NELSON, WR Kansas St. – 6′2 5/8, 215 lbs.

The “top-tier” receivers in this year’s draft class are as far away from a sure thing as there has been in a while. And while the Bears desperately need that number one receiver, I think they grab a spectacular number two here. Everything about Kansas State’s Jordy Nelson spells winner. He has excellent size, he has been durable, he has outstanding hands, he is tough, he can shake a defender in the open field and even though he may not be a burner, you saw what he did to projected first rounder Aqib Talib , didn’t you?

Round 3, # 90

JOSH BARRETT, SS Arizona St.

Last year’s fifth-rounder Kevin Payne played well in limited playing time. The Bears also just came to terms with Brandon McGowan. Adam Archuleta will be gone before the season begins and Danieal Manning is only adequate. Mike Brown is an absolute monster. Yet, he can not stay healthy. He has had four season-ending injuries in the last five years. Arizona State’s Josh Barrett would not only just add insurance at the safety position but in many ways, would be an upgrade over who the Bears employ now. Barrett’s biggest plus is that he is solid in coverage.

Round 4, # 106

JEREMY ZUTTAH, G Rutgers

The Bears have already expressed interest in Rutgers offensive lineman Jeremy Zuttah. Last month, they engaged in a private workout with him. Zuttah played at both tackle and guard at Rutgers but projects best as a guard in the NFL. He is extremely athletic and has terrific speed and quickness. He is also very powerful and shows that explosive pop. Zuttah would challenge Josh Beekman for playing time at left guard. Talk about an upgraded o-line.

Round 5, # 136

KEVIN O’CONNELL, QB San Diego St.

The Bears swear they are not rebuilding and I believe them. They feature a playoff caliber defense that should keep them in almost every game. Traditionally, rookie quarterbacks do not help their team right away or even play much at all. With that said, why would the Bears go quarterback earlier than the fifth round? San Diego State’s Kevin O’Connell has alot of the tools that you look for in your franchise quarterback: good size, mobility, accuracy and arm strength. He is also very smart and competitive and could be molded into a great one.

Round 6, # 168

LIONEL DOTSON, DT Arizona

Arizona’s defensive tackle Lionel Dotson is undersized at 6′3 and 289 pounds which might cause him to fall this far. That would be a blessing for the Bears as Dotson fits their scheme to a tee. The Bears defense was not very good last season, in part, because they did not have the personnel at tackle to employ the rotation they like to. With Dusty Dvoracek coming back from injury, Izzy Idonije making the switch and Matt Toeaina making stides, an added defensive tackle of Dotson’s caliber would make that rotation strong and effective once again.

Round 7, # 215

FERNANDO VELASCO, OL Georgia

The Bears can not get enough depth on the offensive line. Lineman with versatility have an added value. Olin Kreutz has been such a staple at the center position, it is hard to imagine anyone else filling in. Back-up center Pat Mannelly has been used solely as a long-snapper. Georgia’s Fernando Velasco played both center and guard at Georgia where he was the team-captain. He has a passion for the game and will work hard to improve. He would be a valuable back-up early who could develop into a solid pro and potentially succeed Kreutz.

***Compensatory Picks***

Round 7, #243

TIM HIGHTOWER, FB Richmond

Richmond running back Tim Hightower was a candidate for the Walter Payton award – an award given to the best back in Division II. Ironically, current Bears running back Adrian Peterson won the Walter Payton award as a standout at Georgia Southern. Hightower would add depth at fullback and be a asset on special teams. He possesses good size and is aggressive, running with toughness and power.

Round 7, #247

DEREK FINE, TE Kansas

Tight end is probably the position of least need for the Bears. Desmond Clark has been very solid over the last few years and second-year man Greg Olsen is loaded with upside. Yet, the Bears lost John Gilmore to Tampa Bay this offseason so it would be smart if they found someone to replace him. Gilmore was mainly used as a blocking tight end in Chicago. Kansas tight end Derek Fine has good blocking skills as both, a lead blocker and on the second level. Fine could also contribute on special teams which gives him added value.

Round 7, #248

JUSTIN HARPER, WR Virginia Tech

If the Bears can snag Virginia Tech wide receiver Justin Harper this late, they will be thrilled. Harper, sometimes lost in the mix of a good receiving group at VT, has the physical tools to develop into a solid possession receiver. He has soft hands, very long arms and an outstanding catch radius. He runs fine routes, which is hard to teach. Harper would join Marty Booker, Devin Hester, Mark Bradley, Mike Hass, Rashied Davis, Brandon Lloyd and Jordy Nelson on a receiving corps that is suddenly, pretty good.