The Bears 2025 Draft Thread

[BearsWillWin]

Erik Lambert is the biggest tool there is.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

I'd be satisfied with this suggested 7 round mock by Dane Brugler, NFL writer-analyst for the respected Athletic:

Breaking down Bears' picks in Dane Brugler's 7-round mock draft

In a new 2025 NFL mock draft from Dane Brugler, the Bears land some playmakers on offense. We break it down.

bearswire.usatoday.com

I said satisfied because I'm still not thrilled taking a TE with our 10th pick, as talented as Tyler Warren may be. But he's a playmaker and a lot of draft analysts have him rated as a top 10 draftee, so I get it. I'd still prefer using him as potential bait for trading back, but whatever. I very much like the way the rest of the draft pans out - getting Jack Sawyer at 72 would be a steal IMO. I'm not sure Henderson will still be on the board at 39, but I've mentioned on several occasions that his RB teammate, Quinshon Judkins would be easily serve as a solid substitute. And having read and watched fillm highlights on Ersery, I'm liking him more and more, so if we snag him at 41, I'd be happy with that result.

 

[wood20ks]

I'm still not thrilled taking a TE with our 10th pick,

You and me both......

I'd still prefer using him as potential bait for trading back, but whatever. I very much like the way the rest of the draft pans out -

Eh,maybe,I would be ok with it if only trading back one spot maybe two.......
But thats two spots of possible teams at 11 or 12 who could take our targeted player.....and I dont care what else we get in move down......its more quality over quanity for me.....
And I shudder to think if we actually moved down alot of spots.

 

[justanidiot]

You and me both......



Eh,maybe,I would be ok with it if only trading back one spot maybe two.......
But thats two spots of possible teams at 11 or 12 who could take our targeted player.....and I dont care what else we get in move down......its more quality over quanity for me.....
And I shudder to think if we actually moved down alot of spots.

Lots of wishes with stories coming out. They say Pete Carrol just loves a strong running game, but understands his offensive and defensive lines are not in any shape to compete now. Swapping 6 with 10 and Swift will still get him a really highly ranked tackle and save a few million in slot money. I dont know if that will be enough, so you wonder if Kiran or Jones would be enough of a kicker to save a second round pick and give him a lineman so we get Jeanty.
That dude is already getting commercials.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Here's a full 7 round mock from CBS Sports:

2025 NFL seven-round mock draft: Patriots trade twice in Round 1, Steelers select a QB

The 2025 NFL Draft opens April 24

www.cbssports.com

10. Mike Green, Edge, Marshall
39. TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio St
41. Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio St
72. Charles Grant, OT, William & Mary
148. Tai Felton, WR, Maryland
233. Ryan Fitzgerald, K, Florida St.
240. Dan Jackson, S, Georgia

My initial reaction is I'm not too thrilled with waiting until #72 to grab an OT. Not sure exactly what my final mock will look like, but I'm pretty certain OT will be one of my top three, if not first altogether. Otherwise, those initial three picks are fairly solid and honestly if Grant was the pick at 72, that would be sweet. I could see him easily getting snagged in the 2nd round. A little iffy on Green at 10, doesn't seem like a hand in the dirt/Dennis Allen type, but we can't deny his tremendous season last year, which included 17 sacks and 3 forced fumbles. Felton would make a nice pick at 148, he's a burner who tested very well at the combine. If Poles takes a kicker in this draft, regardless of round, it's probably buhbye time for Santos.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Let's try a different approach here. Forget position, is there one player who regardless of where he plays you do NOT want the Bears to take with our 10th pick?

For me it's Shemar Stewart. Yes, he has skyrocketed up the charts, largely due to his insane 10.0 RAS score and solid numbers at the combine. So no one is questioning his raw athleticism. Yet his actual production during his 3 year stint with Texas A&M is underwhelming. Even his best season last year, when he was a clear cut starter, it only resulted in 1.5 sacks and 7 QB hurries. If he's still around at 39 or 41 (which he likely won't be), sure I'd be open to taking a flier on him. Just not at 10, where I have seen several mocks with us taking him there.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Pretty cool, the NFL website lists all the draft prospects in descending order by grade. If nothing else it makes for a general reference:

2025 NFL Draft - Draft Tracker | NFL.com

 

[justanidiot]

Let's try a different approach here. Forget position, is there one player who regardless of where he plays you do NOT want the Bears to take with our 10th pick?

For me it's Shemar Stewart. Yes, he has skyrocketed up the charts, largely due to his insane 10.0 RAS score and solid numbers at the combine. So no one is questioning his raw athleticism. Yet his actual production during his 3 year stint with Texas A&M is underwhelming. Even his best season last year, when he was a clear cut starter, it only resulted in 1.5 sacks and 7 QB hurries. If he's still around at 39 or 41 (which he likely won't be), sure I'd be open to taking a flier on him. Just not at 10, where I have seen several mocks with us taking him there.

Its the only move that makes sense. I have said it from the beginning, this is a Dennis Allen 4-3 system with big DE's, not 240 pound edge linebackers. Either Steward or Scourdon fit. Stewart has the bigger upside, but Scourdon is solid. Look at the school, look at two defensive ends from the same school top 7 at their DE or Edge position, and the only 2 that fit a 4-3 system already at 285 or 290. Yes, that means the top 2 DE prospects over 285, the only 2 in the top 12 over 285, come from the same school.
We have Hardy and Booker if Allen wants to get creative and put a 250 pounder in there for certain packages, possibly moving sweat and another big guy inside.
I think they have to be ready for every one of their guys being gone at 10 and QB's still on the board for Pittsburg or New Orleans, Giants, Jets, Raiders or Browns thinking 10 slot money is better than 2, 3, 6, 7 or 9 and offer next years first for a trade down. You look at who is behind us, 14 is Indy, Richardson cant stay healthy, 18 seattle, how long really is Darnold going to play at that regular season, choke in the playoff level, and Pittsburg at 21 just flat out exhausted waiting for Aaron Rodgers, but accepting the 10th pick this year is a development guy if Rodgers does eventually sign.

Finally less than a week away.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

I'm putting out my 'first' final 3 round mock. This contradiction in terms is due to the wackiness of who the Bears end up taking with the 10th pick, so I can't limit my final mock to just a single version. I'm naming this one the offensive playmaker edition, being the 10th pick will be listing only playmakers on the O side of the ball. And just the 10th pick will list multiple names. I'll do likewise for the other editions as well.

10a. Ashton Jeanty, RB
10b. Tyler Warren, TE
10c. Colston Loveland, TE
10d. Omarion Hampton, RB
10e. Matthew Golden, WR
10f. Luther Burden III, WR

39. Aireontae Ersery, OT
41. Tyleik Williams, DT
72. Jack Sawyer, Edge

I'll start right off the bat by stating I don't think there's much likelihood that Poles will take a WR with his first pick, which is why I have them ranked last. But who knows how he has his BPA set up, so I thought if there's even the slightest possibility of him taking a WR, I believe these two are the candidates for which one would most likely be selected. While Jeanty is the obvious top choice, we can't rule out these next three as potential 1st round picks. The two TEs in particular have been gaining popularity of late from analysts for the Bears choice at 10, especially Loveland. None of these 10th pick options will be there for us when 39 rolls around, so if Poles is set on taking an offensive playmaker with the first pick, it better be one of these, because there won't be a second chance.

I covered the trenches in the remaining three picks. I had a previous mock listing Sawyer as one of my two 2nd rounders, but I'm seeing other mocks where he slips to the 3rd round, and it would be great if he could land there.

 

[NCChiFan]

Don't love Green's size in this system.

And please, please, please, no moving up in the draft.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Ok, now I'm onto naming this one the defensive playmaker edition, being the 10th pick will be listing only playmakers on the D side of the ball. And like the previous 'final' mock, only the 10th pick will have multiple names listed.

10a. Mykel Williams, Edge
10b. Mike Green, Edge
10c. Walter Nolen, DT
10d. James Pearce, Jr, Edge
10e. Jalon Walker, OLB/Edge
10f. Will Johnson, CB
10g. Jahdae Barron, CB

39. Josh Conerly, Jr, OT
41. Kaleb Johnson, RB
72. Alfred Collins, DT

You'll immediately note the top two DL players in the draft, Abdul Carter and Mason Graham, are not listed here because I'm certain they'll both be gone by 10. After reviewing our roster as it presently stands, our need at the DL is slighter greater for a DT than DE/Edge. But after Graham, the only one who merits a 10th pick is Walter Nolan. However, I feel there are a few Edge rushers who qualify. Jalon Walker is the only one from this group who consistently makes the top 10 list in almost all mocks, but he seems destined to joining a team that runs a 3-4 defense. Still, I can't rule him out of being high on Poles BPA list.

Just like WR position for the offensive pick at 10, I also think it's highly unlikely that we'll take a CB at this point. But I'm not sure how happy/displeased the new regime is with Tyrique Stevenson, and Johnson/Barron are two CBs who can immediately step into the starter role. I'm not the least bit confident that Josh Conerly Jr will make it to 39, but if he's there, hopefully Poles snatches him up. Kaleb Johnson is a bull in a china shop, maybe the strongest top end RB in this draft. Alfred Collins would be a nice get if he's there at 72.

Overall, I'm guessing Mykel Williams, who best fits the Dennis Allen mold, is the top choice if Poles goes D with #10.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

I found this on MSN Sports. Would you as an armchair GM do these two trades?

• The Buffalo Bills trade picks 30 and 109 to the Chicago Bears for picks 39 and 72
• The Chicago Bears trade pick 41 to the Seattle Seahawks for picks 52 and 82

I'd reject the offer from the Bills, but accept the trade with the Seahawks. Surrendering 37 spots in order to move up 9 just doesn't seem to be worth it. As many have said, the sweet spot in this draft is the 2nd round and to a lesser extent the 3rd round. I'm in agreement on this thinking, which is why I like the potential Seattle trade. Some real talent will be found in these areas of the draft. So if this trade were to take place, we'd end up with after 3 rounds:

10th
39th
52nd
72nd
82nd

I'll take 5 picks in the top 82 all day long. Now if we can also trade back on that 10th.....

 

[Jiddy]

Everything I'm reading now has us going tight end because Jeanty won't make it to us. This draft is going to be something else I guess...

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Everything I'm reading now has us going tight end because Jeanty won't make it to us. This draft is going to be something else I guess...

It sure as hell isn't as predictable as last year's. Then again, that's what makes this one so fun, none of us have a clue as to which direction Poles/Johnson will go.

 

[justanidiot]

Everything I'm reading now has us going tight end because Jeanty won't make it to us. This draft is going to be something else I guess...

Thats the thing, if Campbell is gone, Warren is gone, Jeanty is gone, I would even throw Johnson being gone, I cant see giving slot money to your 5th or 6th BPA when they could trade down. I am not sure which GM wants to be the butt of a Poles joke for giving up too much for a bad choice QB at 10. Is it enough to get cleveland or New Yorks 33 or 34 with something next year or Seattle 18, 50 and 52? That would give them 39,41,50 and 52 in the second.

I am still in on either of Texas A&M 4-3 sized DE's, but pretty sure one of them will be had at 18 and some of that second round treasure could get you back in the tail end of round 1.

 

[Jiddy]

Thats the thing, if Campbell is gone, Warren is gone, Jeanty is gone, I would even throw Johnson being gone, I cant see giving slot money to your 5th or 6th BPA when they could trade down. I am not sure which GM wants to be the butt of a Poles joke for giving up too much for a bad choice QB at 10. Is it enough to get cleveland or New Yorks 33 or 34 with something next year or Seattle 18, 50 and 52? That would give them 39,41,50 and 52 in the second.

I am still in on either of Texas A&M 4-3 sized DE's, but pretty sure one of them will be had at 18 and some of that second round treasure could get you back in the tail end of round 1.

The 10th spot just isn't a good spot to be in this year. I doubt we trade down because I don't think teams need to trade as far as our pick fora QB like Dart or Milroe. Sanders will be gone before us.

If somehow Sanders is there at 10, then we may do so, but word is he won't get past New Orleans at the latest, right before us. After a handful of top talent players, there isn't a must have player to move up into the top 10 (and pay the steep price it commands) for.

Either way, I think we're just gonna take our dude at 10. MAYBE we make some moves after that...

 

[wood20ks]

Either way, I think we're just gonna take our dude at 10. MAYBE we make some moves after that...

I think pick 10 will be fine....
And from round 3 and beyond,if we trade for more picks,so be it,I never pay any attention to players we pick after the 2nd rd anyways.....

I think Poles really needs to nail it with the top 3 picks we have now.....we finish anywhere close like we did last season,,Poles is history.....he nails it,we can win this division......
3 of the top 42,ya we will get some studs.....
Olineman,deflineman and rb is my hope.......just not sure which order they will come.

 

[Jiddy]

I still think we go with a LT prospect at 10, depending on who is available.

One of 4 guys most likely:

Campbell
Membou
Banks Jr
Simmons


I don't believe we'll draft a TE as I think Kmet is more than fine and everything I'm reading says Jeanty will be gone before we pick...so the above is my expectation...and now I prepare to be shocked.

 

[NCChiFan]

I still think we go with a LT prospect at 10, depending on who is available.

One of 4 guys most likely:

Campbell
Membou
Banks Jr
Simmons


I don't believe we'll draft a TE as I think Kmet is more than fine and everything I'm reading says Jeanty will be gone before we pick...so the above is my expectation...and now I prepare to be shocked.

Cambell, small wing span, looks like a Guard in the NFL. Membou has only ever played RT, we have one of those. Banks is on the small size at 6'4" and just barely the correct size. Simmons coming off of ACL. Can we trust him to be healthy? Color me worried. Membou and Cambell I doubt will be there at 10. Maybe Banks and you're not taking Simmons at 10.

Now I'm hearing Sanders may drop out of the first round, which will make for even slimmer pickings at 10. There was a chance if one of the 10 was Sanders. Shocked, color me scared. LB? Small edge? RB reach? The other TE Loveland with Concussion issues (2). No WR's look strong. There are a couple CB and perhaps a Safety? I don't even know where they are going with this pick.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

The 10th spot just isn't a good spot to be in this year.

I think pick 10 will be fine....

While I pretty much take your view on this wood, Jiddy does have a point. Really, once you get past the what...5, maybe 6 true blue chippers, the difference between the talent levels for the rest of the 1st round and even into the 2nd isn't all that great. I'm not sure drafting 10th is all that different from 25th, which is the biggest reason very early on I've been riding the trade back wagon.

But even if there isn't a great deal of difference, there still will be some measure of such, so for that matter if we're unable to trade back, I'm glad we're drafting 10th instead of 25th.