(AP) - The Chicago Bears used their 14th overall pick in the NFL draft to take Vanderbilt tackle Chris Williams. Yesterday's move strengthens a Bears offensive line that showed age and offered little protection last season. The Bears decided to fill a need on the line and went with Williams over Pittsburgh tackle Jeff Otah. Chicago opted not to spend its first-rounder on a running back, passing on Illinois' Rashard Mendenhall. Williams was in on 836 offensive plays last season and allowed one sack while registering 102 knockdowns, including 12 blocks that led to touchdowns.

(AP) - The St. Louis Rams used the second pick in the NFL draft to take Virginia defensive end Chris Long. The son of Hall of Fame defensive end Howie Long, Chris was a starter his final three years at Virginia. He was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year last season after amassing 75 tackles, 19 for loss, and 14 interceptions. He also batted down seven balls, picked off one pass and blocked a kick.