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NFL Draft day is closing in. It's nearly time for the Chicago Bears to make their picks.
Here’s a seven-round mock draft, looking at which players could be available in each round for the Bears in the 2026 NFL Draft.
No. 25 overall: EDGE Zion Young
Other players available:
S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren
OT Max Iheanachor
EDGE Zion Young
DT Kayden McDonald
In other mocks, we’ve predicted the Bears could go for a safety. In this instance, we’ll play devil’s advocate.
The Bears do need a safety. But, they’re also a playoff team with a need at pass rush. Zion Young is one of the most productive pass rushers in the draft. Getting him alongside Montez Sweat could help charge a pass rush that needs it.
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No. 57 overall: OC Sam Hecht
Other players available:
EDGE Cashius Howell
DT Lee Hunter
OT Caleb Tiernan
The Bears could get insurance at left tackle. Instead, they’ll grab a center they’ve done their homework on.
Garrett Bradbury could be the Bears’ center for the next two seasons. If Hecht is ready next season, he could take over for the long-term. With Drew Dalman’s retirement, the Bears can’t miss on their center. If they’re comfortable with Hecht, don’t be surprised if they take their guy early to make sure they lock him up.
No. 60 overall: WR Ja’Kobi Lane
Other players available:
S Kamari Ramsey
DT Caleb Banks
The Bears have a need at receiver with DJ Moore’s trade to Buffalo.
They could opt to test Jahdae Walker. Lane might be a luxury, but he'd be worth it. He’s 6-foot-4 and was a stellar option opposite Makai Lemon. That’s the same kind of pick Luther Burden III was last season, and it paid dividends for the Bears.
No. 80 overall: S Jalon Kilgore
Other players available:
WR Zachariah Branch
LB Jake Golday
S Bud Clark
The Bears need a safety. This is where they’ll get the next guy.
Kilgore is a versatile player. With Coby Bryant already in the fold, the Bears could opt for a guy that’s got experience playing more in the box. That’s what Kilgore is, and he’s also played in the nickel cornerback position, too.
The Bears have trusted young starting safeties before, and Kilgore could be the player they look to opposite Bryant.
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No. 129 overall: DT Zane Durant, Penn State
Other players available:
OT JC Davis
C Logan Jones
WR Malachi Fields
DT Chris McClellan
With a safety and center in tow, the Bears can land a defensive tackle like Durant. He’s explosive and agile, which fits the Bears’ desires to get faster on defense.
Durant ran a 4.75 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. While his 4.5 tackles for loss in 2025 was a decrease from the 11 he had in 2024, he had four sacks in his final season. He’d be a player that helps the youth movement starting with Young.
No. 239 overall: OT Amil Wagner, Notre Dame
Other players available:
RB Noah Whittington
LB Eric Gentry
The Bears have Jedrick Wills Jr., Theo Benedet and Braxton Jones in the fold at left tackle. With Ozzy Trapilo out for an extended period, the Bears need a plan at left tackle.
Wagner started plenty of high-profile games at Notre Dame on the right side of the offensive line. Moving him to left tackle might be out of the cards, but he deepens the offensive line behind Darnell Wright.
No. 241 overall: CB Collin Wright, Stanford
Other players available:
CB Toriano Pride Jr.
RB Le’Veon Moss
The Bears need to fill Nahshon Wright’s opening at cornerback. Zah Frazier will be on the roster for the offseason program, and he’ll be coming in with a chip on his shoulder.
Collin Wright has five interceptions and 14 pass breakups in his Stanford career. At 6-foot, he’s long and fits what Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen wants at outside corner.