Bears Host Center Jager Burton for Private Visit

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The Chicago Bears are showing strong interest in bolstering their center position ahead

of the draft.

They are hosting Kentucky Center's Jagger Burton for a private visit at Hollis Hall, one

of their 30 allowed pre-draft meetings with prospects.

This comes after they scouted Kansas State Center Sam Hecht at his pro day last week.

Austin stands 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 312 pounds, bringing versatility with starts

at left guard, center, and right.

Guard.

Analysts, like Lance Zeerling, project him as a day 3 pick or undrafted free agent, best

suited for zone heavy schemes where he can work on his.

Technique against bigger linemen.

Fans and draft experts have taken notice, with social media buzzing about Burton's size,

anchor strength, and family football ties.

Pro football focus ranks in 141st overall and 43rd among centers last season, while

Mel Kuiper Jr has him as the 9th best center in the class.

Meanwhile, the Bears attended Northwestern's pro day, eyeing Wildcat center Caleb Tiernan,

Kuiper's 8th rank center.

With current starter, Gary Bradbury in the final year of his contract after a trade

from New England, they need a developmental project, rather than a mom, an immediate starter.

This won't be a high priority early, as no centers carry 1st or 2nd round grades, and

the Bears hold picks at 25th, 57th, 60th, 89th, and 129th overall.

Defensive needs will dominate the top rounds, making a late round center a smart future

investment.

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