Here's a mock draft taking a look at the Bears options following all the intel gathered at the 2026 NFL Combine.
The NFL Combine gave us a good look at what could happen in the 2026 NFL Draft.Let's play the guessing game.Here's a mock draft taking a look at the Bears options following all the intel gathered at the 2026 NFL Combine.
Pick: Fernando Mendoza, QB - IndianaIf this wasn't clear before when Raiders' majority owner Mark Davis and minority owner Tom Brady were at the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, Mendoza will be the top pick for a team that needs a quarterback to go with its offensive weapons.Pick: Vell Reese, EDGE - Ohio State On Thursday, the Jets traded EDGE Jermaine Johnson to Tennessee for massive defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat and proceeded to watch Reese run a sub-4.50 40-yard dash. That's how fast the Jets should sprint to to podium with this selection.Pick: David Bailey, LB - Texas TechThe Cardinals and Kyler Murray are going to split eventually. But the 2027 NFL Draft offers more quarterback options. It'll be hard to wait a year, but Arizona will be far from the only team to do this. Instead, they can add a pass rusher to help a defense that had the third-fewest sack total in the league.Pick: Rueben Bain Jr., DL - MiamiTrading Sweat and landing Johnson opens up an interior defensive line spot for new head coach Robert Salah's defense. Bain, who was on the edges in college, could kick inside and use his high-end motor as a 3-technique defensive lineman.Pick: Spencer Fano, OT - UtahThe Giants get an athletic tackle to protect quarterback Jaxson Dart. It's as simple as that.Pick: Francis Mauigoa, OT - MiamiThe Browns could take Carnell Tate, but fortifying the offensive line and being patient for the potential of KC Conception or Omar Cooper Jr. in the second round could work. Pick: Sonny Styles, LB - Ohio StateStyles turned in a fantastic combine and could be the linebacker Washington turns to if Bobby Wagner leaves in free agency.Pick: Jeremiyah Love, RB - Notre DameHead coach Kellen Moore rebuilds his offense around Tyler Shough, Chris Olave and Love.Pick: Carnell Tate, WR - Ohio StateThe Chiefs could trade down here with the three best receivers available, but we're not going to mock any trades. They take a jack-of-all trades receiver.Pick: Caleb Downs, S - Ohio StateThe Bengals are thanking the football gods that the league undervalues safeties in the draft, as the surest thing in this draft class falls to them at No. 10.Pick: Mansoor Delane, CB - LSUDefensive-minded head coach Jeff Hafley gets a No. 1 corner for the future.Pick: Jermod McCoy, CB - Tennessee. McCoy had all Combine to convince coaches the injury that forced him to miss time in 2025 won't affect him. This adds a versatile cover corner for DC Christian Parker.Pick: Makai Lemon, WR - USCThe Rams could take whatever they want at No. 13. Why not add to a receiver room with Davante Adams' eventual replacement.Pick: Kenyon Sadiq, TE - OregonIsaiah Likely could leave in free agency, so why not give Lamar Jackson one of the best tight ends the Combine has ever seen?Pick: Keldric Faulk, EDGE - AuburnSonny Styles would fit perfectly here, but his fantastic Combine performance means Todd Bowles opts for another stellar option.Pick: Jordyn Tyson, WR - Arizona StateThis is the first potential landing spot for Ty Simpson. With the 2027 Draft being so flush with quarterback talent, the Jets opt to prepare for that pick instead.Pick: Akheem Mesidor, EDGE - MiamiForget his age, Mesidor would give Aidan Hutchinson a high-motor compliment on the other side of the defensive line to help a Lions team that wants back in the playoffs.Pick: Dillon Thienman, S - OregonHarrison Smith might retire. As it just so happens, Thienman had a fantastic Combine. It's an easy fit here.Pick: Peter Woods, DT - ClemsonPeter, meet Derrick Brown. The two would make a disruptive combo in Carolina.Pick: Cashius Howell, EDGE - Texas A&MWith McCoy already on board, Dallas gets a hyper-productive pass rusher.Pick: KC Conception, WR - Texas A&MPotential landing spot No. 2 for Ty Simpson. If Rodgers is back, which we're going to assume here, the Steelers could opt for a receiver to pair with DK Metcalf.Pick: Olaivavega Ioane, OG - Penn State No one expected them to lose both Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt last season. With both back, Ioane slots in to beef up what could be a refurbished offensive line.Pick: Zachariah Branch, WR - GeorgiaLane Johnson could retire after the 2026 season, but the Eagles could use a weapon on offense.Pick: Denzel Boston, WR - WashingtonWith Boston and Mauigoa, the Browns have an offense with young pieces to fit around whomever plays quarterback.Pick: Kayden McDonald, DT - Ohio StateThe Bears' defense will get overhauled this offseason. Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen could use a powerful run-stuffing tackle on his defensive line. McDonald fits the bill.McDonald didn't test well at the Combine, with some noting he looked rigid, but the Combine wasn't going to be a place where McDonald was going to shine. With a deep EDGE class here, the Bears can take the guy who can anchor their run defense for years to come.There are a few left tackle options, but it's fair to assume the Bears will swing for a veteran player to fill that need or wait until the second round.Other prospects considered:Pick: TJ Parker, EDGE - ClemsonThe Bills' playoff pass rush was a massive red flag. First-year DC Jim Leonhard gets a weapon to use.Pick: Omar Cooper Jr., WR - Indiana With the likely departure of Brandon Aiyuk, San Francisco could use a physical receiver that could impact the run and pass game.Pick: Caleb Banks, DT - FloridaThe Combine helped teams get a look at Banks' injury history and his physical abilities. The Texans could use him to beef up a line that has Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter.Pick: Colton Hood, CB - TennesseeLanding spot No. 3 for Ty Simpson. He'd be a great pick to develop under Sean McVay, but picking Lemon earlier means they have to draft for need here. The Rams get a cornerback they sorely need.Pick: CJ Allen, LB - GeorgiaAllen has been linked to the Broncos all week. This seems like a seamless fit.Pick: Caleb Lomu, OL - UtahThe Pats have their quarterback. Starting RT Morgan Moses is turning 35 this year, and Lomu could be the future there.Pick: Avieon Terrell, CB - Clemson This could be a running back if Kenneth Walker leaves in free agency, but Terrell fortifies the reigning champ's defense.
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