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The Chicago Bears have been busy overhauling the roster under new head coach Ben Johnson, where the focus has been the trenches. The Bears added some key pieces in center Drew Dalman, guards Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo.
But there's still plenty of work to be done in the 2025 NFL Draft, where Chicago has four Top 75 selections, including the No. 10 pick. There's plenty of discussion about which direction the Bears should go in with their first-round pick, but the general consensus remains offensive and defensive line.
In a new mock draft from The Athletic's Ben Standig, the Bears pass on offensive lineman Will Campbell for edge rusher Mykel Williams at 10th overall.
General manager Ryan Poles told reporters that the team's free agent acquisitions has opened up their draft board, so we could very well see them going best available at that spot. With that in mind, it's hard to imagine them passing on Campbell, who would provide a long-term option be it at tackle or guard.
Still, if Chicago goes pass rusher, Williams feels like the best fit with Abdul Carter off the board. Last season, Williams totaled 21 tackles, five sacks, and two forced fumbles, but he also revealed at the NFL Scouting Combine that he wasn't at full health.
Running back could be an option for Chicago here. But it's worth noting that Ashton Jeanty went to the Las Vegas Raiders at sixth overall, otherwise he might've been the Bears' selection.
This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: 2025 NFL mock draft: Bears select edge rusher over offensive lineman
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But there's still plenty of work to be done in the 2025 NFL Draft, where Chicago has four Top 75 selections, including the No. 10 pick. There's plenty of discussion about which direction the Bears should go in with their first-round pick, but the general consensus remains offensive and defensive line.
In a new mock draft from The Athletic's Ben Standig, the Bears pass on offensive lineman Will Campbell for edge rusher Mykel Williams at 10th overall.
General manager Ryan Poles told reporters that the team's free agent acquisitions has opened up their draft board, so we could very well see them going best available at that spot. With that in mind, it's hard to imagine them passing on Campbell, who would provide a long-term option be it at tackle or guard.
Still, if Chicago goes pass rusher, Williams feels like the best fit with Abdul Carter off the board. Last season, Williams totaled 21 tackles, five sacks, and two forced fumbles, but he also revealed at the NFL Scouting Combine that he wasn't at full health.
Running back could be an option for Chicago here. But it's worth noting that Ashton Jeanty went to the Las Vegas Raiders at sixth overall, otherwise he might've been the Bears' selection.
This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: 2025 NFL mock draft: Bears select edge rusher over offensive lineman
Continue reading...
