The Bears 2025 Draft Thread

[Lake Shore Drive]

Here's my updated top 10 BPA, subject to change, natch. All 10 will be gone by the time we're on the clock for the 39th, so I'm expecting one of these boys to become a Bear:

1. Abdul Carter, Edge - A sure goner by the time we pick, but he's my number one talent in this draft, so he needs to be listed here.
2. Mason Graham, DT - Maybe not a sure goner, but the odds are great that he won't be there for us.
3. Ashton Jeanty, RB - Assuming those other two are gone and if he's still waiting to be pick, he'll wait no longer.
4. Will Campbell, OT - 'Short arms' aside, he's simply the best and most athletic OL in this draft.
5. James Pearce, Edge - A bit on the slender side for a Dennis Allen edge, but it's hard to ignore his sheer speed and impressive production the past two seasons.
6. Shemar Stewart, Edge - Extremely athletic, his sack numbers underwhelm, but this behemoth's QB pressures and stout run defense seem tailor made for what Allen likes in his DEs.
7. Omarion Hampton, RB - If Poles is determined to take a RB with the 10th pick and Jeanty is off the boards, Hampton makes for a more than satisfactory alternative.
8. Kelvin Banks Jr, OT - He's an iron man and great fit for either the OT or OG positions.
9. Josh Simmons, OT - Still need to see proof that he'll be a full go by draft time or at least convince everyone he'll be ready by camp.
10. Armand Membou, OT - One of the fastest risers in this draft, his only 'drawback' is he's pretty much a RT only, maybe a RG as well. And we're set at those two spots.

Honorable mentions:
Walter Nolan, DT
Kenneth Grant, DT
Jalon Walker, OLB/Edge
Tyler Warren, TE

I wanted to find a spot in the top 10 for a second DT, but the edge and OL took up the majority of spaces. Assuming the likelihood of Carter and Graham being long gone, we can slip one or both of Nolan/Grant into the listing. Walker is considered a consensus top 10 pick, but he seems better sized and fitted for a 3-4 lineup. I only have Warren here because I can't rule out Poles taking him, but it's possible he'll be gone by then or if he's still there, maybe he'd be the perfect bait for trading back.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

I wonder how well Bowers would have done in our system last season compared to Rome......

Likely not much better, if at all. Let's keep in mind a few important details when comparing the Raiders to the Bears. The Raiders only other receiver with significant targets was Jacobi Meyers. So Bowers immediately stepped into a situation where he'd be no worse than their #2 option. With the Bears he'd have come in likely 4th on the receiving rung. And the Raiders running game was pretty much garbage. They had in total 50 fewer carries than the total from the Bears. So Bowers would have undoubtedly had fewer opportunities to shine.

 

[wood20ks]

Likely not much better, if at all. Let's keep in mind a few important details when comparing the Raiders to the Bears. The Raiders only other receiver with significant targets was Jacobi Meyers. So Bowers immediately stepped into a situation where he'd be no worse than their #2 option. With the Bears he'd have come in likely 4th on the receiving rung. And the Raiders running game was pretty much garbage. They had in total 50 fewer carries than the total from the Bears. So Bowers would have undoubtedly had fewer opportunities to shine.

To tell you the truth,I have no idea......and I dont think anyone else knows either.....

But one thing is for sure,he would not of had the same numbers....and he would of out produced Kmet....
Bowers would of had more looks than Kmet.....
We would not of had Rome either.....thats more targets for Bowers.....so I would not say he would have been a 4th look.....
Most likley the 3rd,and if he produced,possibly no.2....

 

[averagejoe]

...and he would of out produced Kmet

idk wood.
Waldron's system was a joke. Our O-line was a seive.
Kmet played on 88% of the snaps - which is a LOT - mostly as a blocker.

 

[BearsWillWin]

Maybe we should quit trying to emulate ourselves

100%. But picking teams that suck equally isn't really aiming up.

 

[BearsWillWin]

Point was you think just cause Poles MAY think Warren is bpa,he should draft him.....

I never said anything close to this, btw.

 

[wood20ks]

100%. But picking teams that suck equally isn't really aiming up.

They've actually done a little better than we have the last 4 years running......

 

[wood20ks]

I never said anything close to this, btw.

I wirded it wrong....my bad.

 

[beardown07]

I wirded it wrong....my bad.

werd to yer mother

 

[Jiddy]

Bears are 40 to 1 to win the Super Bowl.

Kiss that $50 goodbye. But that 2 grand would be sweet. Here's hopin' boys!

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Bears are 40 to 1 to win the Super Bowl.

Kiss that $50 goodbye. But that 2 grand would be sweet. Here's hopin' boys!

I just came back from two days on the Strip and noticed those very odds when bopping around the various sports books. As much as I don't feel at this point that we'll even make the playoffs, let alone win the SB, I might hit up the casino closest to home and donate $20 just to help keep the lights on.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Thought it'd be fun to come up with the list of players that in various mocks I've seen in the online/social media Uverse have the Bears taking with the 10th pick:

Will Campbell, OT
Kelivn Banks, Jr, OT
Armand Membou, OT
Josh Simmons, OT
Josh Connerly, OT
Tyler Booker, OG
Mason Graham, DT
Walter Nolen, DT
Kenneth Grant, DT
James Pearce, Jr, DE/Edge
Shemar Stewart, DE/Edge
Mykel Williams, DE/Edge
Mike Green, DE/Edge
Ashton Jeantry, RB
Omarion Hampton, RB
Tyler Warren, TE
Colstand Loveland, TE
Jalon Walker, LB
Jahdae Barron, CB
Tetairoa McMillan, WR

Mind you, these are only the names I've seen mentioned in one mock or another. There may be others I haven't yet spotted. If anyone has seen one with a name not mentioned here, feel free to add. The point of this is to show how many different takes there are in that wacky world of mock drafts when it comes to the Bears top pick.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Poles seeking to trade down in the draft?

Ryan Poles Dropped Another Big Hint About Bears' Plans For 10th Pick

Ryan Poles won't win awards for subterfuge, but he certainly will for honesty. It's clearer by the day what the Bears GM wants.

www.sportsmockery.com

As always it takes a willing partner, but I still like the idea in general. Unless the player he's had in mind from the getgo remains on the board at 10, I'd otherwise love to see a trade back in order to snag an extra pick or two. Once the top blue chippers are gone, there really isn't much of a talent gap between the remaining 1st round picks thru the entire 2nd round, maybe even into the early 3rd. It's a big reason I'm happy we have the 39th (the Panthers final gift) and 41st. There will be a nice batch of talent from which to choose. Or perhaps this is where Poles intends on dangling as trade bait.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

I figured what the hell, I'm bored, so why not another 3 round mock.

10. Will Campbell - OT, LSU - Tyrannosaurus arms notwithstanding, he's still best OL in the draft. Size, strength, athleticism, footwork more than make up for his lack of wingspan.
39. Xavier Watts - S, Notre Dame - A ball hawking, hard hitting versatile safety who can play both positions. He was originally my 3rd rd pick, but he's been skyrocketing up the boards.
41. Quinshon Judkins - RB, Ohio State - Athletic power runner who is surprisingly fast for his size and build, rarely fumbles, excels in zone schemes. Potential 3 down performer.
72. Jordan Burch - DE/Edge, Oregon - Big, strong, high motor, clocked at 21 mph on the GPS. Versatility with this guy, he can move inside if needed.

All bets are off if Jeanty is there at 10, but I'm not counting on it. Some sites have Burch as a 2nd round talent, but being he'll turn 24 during the season likely busts him down one round. I've seen a couple of recent mocks with Watts going late in the 1st round, so if he's still hanging around at 39, grab the mofo.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Some decent choices for the Bears in this 5 round mock from the mother site:

Five-round 2025 NFL mock draft: Five trades shake up Round 1; Jets select Jaxson Dart

Here are the Bears picks:

10. Armand Membou, OT Mizzou
39. Kenneth Grant, DT Michigan
41. Quinshon Judkins, RB Ohio State
72. Carson Schwesinger, LB UCLA
148. Sai'vion Jones, DE/Edge LSU

With each passing day I've become more convinced that a safety should be amongst the first 4 picks, but otherwise, this isn't a bad draft at all, and I especially like the top 3. Schwesinger seems to be a more athletic Jack Sanborn, putting up some solid numbers in his final year. He could very well become an opening day starter at the vacated spot. Jones will serve as a ST/rotational piece whose size allows him to move inside when needed.

 

[wood20ks]

The Chicago Bears are seriously interested in drafting an elite running back after all: Report

The Chicago Bears have been linked to Ashton Jeanty in the draft. The Bears reportedly have their eyes on another running back.

www.chicitysports.com

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

The Chicago Bears are seriously interested in drafting an elite running back after all: Report

The Chicago Bears have been linked to Ashton Jeanty in the draft. The Bears reportedly have their eyes on another running back.

www.chicitysports.com

Most, if not all of us here feel it's essential the Bears take a RB in this draft, preferrably early at that. And we're fortunate that it's deep in RB talent, arguably the deepest in many years. The chances of Jeanty still there at 10 are slim at best, the question is do we take either Hampton or the fast rising Henderson in that slot? It's possible, especially if Poles and Johnson feel this position ranks above all others in terms of need. Then again, there will still be a nice selection of talent remaining in round 2, even if all three are gone by the time the 39th & 41st roll around.

 

[beardown07]

No RBs early!!!

Build the goddamned trenches!

 

[wood20ks]

No RBs early!!!

Build the goddamned trenches!

Im with you on this.....

Although I believe ol/dl/rb will be addressed with the 1st 3 picks,just not sure the order.....
I just dont want to see a te in the top three picks.....

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

No RBs early!!!

Build the goddamned trenches!

Sorry, at least a RB taken within the first three picks. The other two for the trenches? I'm fine with that. Most, if not all of my mocks have included them.