The Bears need a lot of help to get back to the Super Bowl, and this mock draft delivers it in spades.
With the Chicago Bears' 2025 season finally over, it's time now for the fans to turn to the offseason, and that means looking ahead to free agency and the draft for answers to roster problems. We don't know for sure yet who will be available in free agency, but we at leastThe Bears' biggest roster needs are pretty well known to the fans, and there's a good chance that they will be addressed in free agency with reliable veterans.
Nevertheless, in this mock draft, I'll try to send the Bears the help they most desperately need without reaching for an overrated prospect.There's an argument to be made that Chicago's biggest need is left tackle , but if Kayden McDonald is available at No. 25, Ryan Poles needs to sprint to the podium to turn this pick in. A massive human being with deceptive quickness and debilitating power, he brings the kind of juice that the Bears have been missing at defensive tackle since Akiem Hicks left. While he's not quite a sack artist, he's still a threat to get after the quarterback, but his best work is done in stopping the run game. This dual-threat defensive tackle could be exactly what Dennis Allen needs to take his defense to the next level. Watching Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald and I'm seeing a great power profile and then he hit this euro step that left the Wisconsin LG searching for ghosts 😲 One of the most underrated safeties in college football for the last couple of years is Thieneman, who has been an impact player ever since his freshman year at Purdue. Standing six feet tall and weighing 207 pounds, he's got the size to come downfield and defend the run, but is savvy enough to defend the pass, too, racking up eight interceptions in three seasons., the veteran Kevin Byard III, which means Jaquan Brisker's role in the defense will be up for grabs. I think Thieneman has the athleticism, football smarts, and toughness to step directly into that role.White-out, Penn State, game winning interception. The end of the James Franklin era. 🦆 The Bears face a dire situation at left tackle. Rookie Ozzy Trapilo, who had been blossoming into a long-term starter, suffered a ruptured patellar tendon in the closing moments of the Wild Card round, a devastating injury that will sideline him well into the 2026 season. As I mentioned in my list ofThat's where World comes in. A three-year starter at left tackle , he brings plenty of experience, unteachable traits, and an NFL-ready frame. His ceiling is sky-high, and offensive line coach Dan Roushar is just the man for the job. It'd be best if World could ride the bench for a season as he refines his technique, but he would likely hold up well if pressed into immediate service. Additionally, there's a not insignificant chance that Trapilo never fully recovers from his injury. In that worst-case scenario, World could potentially serve as his long-term replacement.Make way for the bad guy: How Ben Johnson is changing Bears cultureBears fans will love what these players predict for Caleb Williams' futureA former Marine and Purdue Boilermaker, Pete has been covering the Chicago Bears since 2022 as a senior contributor on BearsTalk. He lives with his wife, two kids and loyal dog.Luther Burden Injury Update: Bears Get Promising News on Rookie Wide Receiver
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