Bears traded up with the Patriots to select Iowa State RB David Montgomery with the No. 73 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
The Patriots received pick Nos. 87, 162 and a 2020 fourth round pick. Montgomery (5’10/222) went pro after spending 2 ½ seasons as the Cyclones’ bellcow, finishing his career with 624/2,925/26 (4.7 YPC) rushing and 71/582/0 (8.2 YPR) receiving. PFF College credited Montgomery with a nation-high 100 missed tackles forced in 2018, required behind one of the NCAA’s worst offensive lines. Montgomery exhibits a distinct lack of long speed on tape, however, and was consistently caught from behind. His athletic limitations were exposed in Indy, where Montgomery ran 4.63 with a painful 28 ½-inch vertical. Still, Montgomery’s well-rounded game and tackle-breaking ability keep him in play as a potential lead back. His staunchest proponents liken Montgomery to Kareem Hunt. We know the Bears traded away Jordan Howard and signed Mike Davis, but trading up for Montgomery displays trust in their evaluation in the prospect.
Apr 26, 2019, 8:03 PM