2012 NFL Draft - Pick 19: Shea McClellin, DE, Chicago Bears

by Cory J. Bonini on April 26, 2012 @ 19:22:41 PDT

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The Chicago Bears selected Boise State defensive end Shea McClellin with the 19th overall pick of the 2012 NFL Draft.

Fantasy analysis: This pick is a bit of a head scratcher, and it has nothing to do with McClellin's talent. The Bears run a 4-3 defense, and the 6-foot-3, 260-pounder is a tad undersized to play end. He should be a 3-4 rush linebacker, but Love Smith's Tampa 2 base provides the opportunity to use a smaller defensive end opposite Julius Peppers. McClellin will probably be a rotational player to start his career.

His fantasy football value in IDP leagues is very limited in 2012, and the Bears' defense remains a reasonable fantasy team unit.

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