It’s an area where the Chicago Bears have struggled to compete with playoff teams, so they need to address lack of explosiveness off the defensive line.

Having a defensive player turn on the pressure during the 2015 season was something the Bears defense worked on all season. But the Bears need someone on the frontline than can force the heat on a quarterback and disrupt the flow of the offense. The 2016 Senior Bowl displayed some key play-makers that can help the defensive frontline get off the block and on the attack. With the NFL Combine just around the corner, the Bears will need to be looking closely at who they want to build with on the offense.

In a new series, I will hit several needed positions for the Bears with potential NFL Draft picks. Starting with pass rushers, linebackers, cornerbacks, and quarterback. The suggestions will either be number one pick musts or possible bargain surprises, either way, the Bears will likely choose the best player available from the 2016 NFL Draft. According to experts and scouts at the Senior Bowl and what has been available on tape, here are the first five defensive end prospects.