Tracking the Chicago Bears selections on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft
Evaluating Chicago Bears draft picks from first two days
The 2026 NFL Draft wraps up on Saturday. The Chicago Bears have made four selections, so we asked CHGO Sports Podcast host Mark Carman to give his takes on what the team has done so far.
The Chicago Bears have made it to the final day of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Follow along here as we track the Bears' selections on the final day of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Chicago Bears Day 3 Selections
No. 124 Overall: Malik Muhammad, CB - Texas
The Bears traded up with the Panthers to slot in at No. 124 overall.
They selected Texas cornerback Malik Muhammad. He was a Second-team All-SEC selection after starting 11 games. In those games, he recorded 30 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, one sack, two interceptions and four pass break ups.
Muhammad ran a 4.42 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. He adds to the defensive speed the Bears wanted.
Trade Details
The Bears receive No. 124 overall and No. 166 overall.
The Panthers receive No. 129 and No. 144 overall.
Chicago Bears Day 3 Draft Picks
The Bears are slated to have four selections in Day 3 of the draft:
- No. 129
- No. 144
- No. 239
- No. 241
Originally, the Bears just had three selections on Saturday.
But, the Bears traded out of No. 60 overall on Friday. They moved back nine slots with the Tennessee Titans while adding pick No. 144.
Chicago Bears in the 2026 NFL Draft
Here's a look at whom the Bears have selected so far in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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