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The 2025 NFL draft is roughly two weeks away, and the anticipation continues to grow as the Chicago Bears look to continue their winning offseason.
Building a roster that's ready to compete in 2025, under new head coach Ben Johnson, Chicago has done extensive work in rebuilding the trenches on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball, and they've put themselves in great position heading into the draft.
After building their roster this offseason, the Bears have plenty of flexibility when it comes to taking the best player available to them at whatever position they want to focus on. The biggest discussion has been around what they will do with the No. 10 pick, whether they'll target an offensive lineman or running back, or maybe a surprise pick if one were to fall to them.
With the clock ticking closer to draft day, there won't be too many changes in mock drafts, as teams are more than likely closing in on their specific targets. Here's a look at our updated seven-round mock draft for the Bears, which focuses on similar positions but potentially different names, as well.
One of the biggest standouts at this year's scouting combine, Armand Membou is a massive offensive tackle who could compete with Braxton Jones for the starting left tackle job in his rookie year. The Bears have emphasized rebuilding their offensive line to protect Caleb Williams in his second season and create a better run game behind him, the addition of Membou would continue that trend. In over 2,100 collegiate snaps, Membou only allowed three sacks, and that's the type of protection that can take a quarterback and the team to the next level of contention.
There is no shortage of talented running backs in this year's draft class, and if the Bears wisely choose to focus on the trenches in the first roun, grabbing Kaleb Johnson in the second round would be another slam-dunk pick. A bruising yet fast runner who would certainly pair well with D'Andre Swift, Johnson would quickly upgrade the Bears running back room. Last season at Iowa, Johnson ran for 1,537 yards and 21 touchdowns.
Kenneth Grant won't receive as much hype and attention as fellow Wolverine Mason Graham, but he deserves similar respect as a top defensive tackle. A very powerful athlete, Grant didn't produce high sack numbers in college but has the tools to be a force to be reckoned with at the next level. Chicago wouldn't have to ask much out of him to start as they have Grady Jarrett, Andrew Billings, and Gervon Dexter Sr., at the position already. Grant would come in with plenty of untapped potential who can learn from those in front of him and grow into a potential disruptor on defense.
Mason Taylor is another standout from the NFL combine and continues to fit the theme of the Bears being able to take best player available. The tight end position is not an urgent need, but with just Cole Kmet and Durham Smythe set to be part of the offense, there's value in taking a player with Taylor's potential. The son of NFL Hall of Fame defensive end Jason Taylor, he didn't show his full potential at LSU but still had a breakout season, setting a school record for most receptions in a season by a tight end with 55. He'd be fun to pair with Kmet as a pass-catching threat at the tight end position.
David Walker had a highly productive collegiate career totaling 31 sacks and 191 tackles while playing for Central Arkansas in three seasons. He's undersized for the edge rusher position at the NFL level, but with the Bears having plenty of depth at the position this year, Walker can be used as a pass-rushing specialist if he falls to them in the fifth round. A player with Walker's talent could be taken to the next level with Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator.
Chicago has added plenty of wide receiver depth, but Ricky White III could excel at the NFL level as a special teams contributor. The Bears have added key special teams players this offseason in returner Devin Duvernay and wide receiver Miles Boykin, but those are one-year deals. White would have an opportunity to compete with Tyler Scott for a roster spot, and if he can win that spot, he'd have a great mentor to learn from in Duvernay. This past season with the UNLV Rebels, White was named the Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Year.
Kevin Byard is the final year of his contract and Jaquan Brisker had serious health concerns missing 12 games with a concussion last year. The work the Bears have done this offseason will allow them to fill holes and depth on the roster, so taking a flier on a safety who could bring depth wouldn’t be a bad idea. Dean Clark tracks more as a free safety at the next level and would have an opportunity to learn from two of the most talented players at the safety position.
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Building a roster that's ready to compete in 2025, under new head coach Ben Johnson, Chicago has done extensive work in rebuilding the trenches on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball, and they've put themselves in great position heading into the draft.
After building their roster this offseason, the Bears have plenty of flexibility when it comes to taking the best player available to them at whatever position they want to focus on. The biggest discussion has been around what they will do with the No. 10 pick, whether they'll target an offensive lineman or running back, or maybe a surprise pick if one were to fall to them.
With the clock ticking closer to draft day, there won't be too many changes in mock drafts, as teams are more than likely closing in on their specific targets. Here's a look at our updated seven-round mock draft for the Bears, which focuses on similar positions but potentially different names, as well.
Round 1, Pick 10: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
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One of the biggest standouts at this year's scouting combine, Armand Membou is a massive offensive tackle who could compete with Braxton Jones for the starting left tackle job in his rookie year. The Bears have emphasized rebuilding their offensive line to protect Caleb Williams in his second season and create a better run game behind him, the addition of Membou would continue that trend. In over 2,100 collegiate snaps, Membou only allowed three sacks, and that's the type of protection that can take a quarterback and the team to the next level of contention.
Round 2, Pick 39: Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
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There is no shortage of talented running backs in this year's draft class, and if the Bears wisely choose to focus on the trenches in the first roun, grabbing Kaleb Johnson in the second round would be another slam-dunk pick. A bruising yet fast runner who would certainly pair well with D'Andre Swift, Johnson would quickly upgrade the Bears running back room. Last season at Iowa, Johnson ran for 1,537 yards and 21 touchdowns.
Round 2, Pick 41: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
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Kenneth Grant won't receive as much hype and attention as fellow Wolverine Mason Graham, but he deserves similar respect as a top defensive tackle. A very powerful athlete, Grant didn't produce high sack numbers in college but has the tools to be a force to be reckoned with at the next level. Chicago wouldn't have to ask much out of him to start as they have Grady Jarrett, Andrew Billings, and Gervon Dexter Sr., at the position already. Grant would come in with plenty of untapped potential who can learn from those in front of him and grow into a potential disruptor on defense.
Round 3, pick 72: Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
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Mason Taylor is another standout from the NFL combine and continues to fit the theme of the Bears being able to take best player available. The tight end position is not an urgent need, but with just Cole Kmet and Durham Smythe set to be part of the offense, there's value in taking a player with Taylor's potential. The son of NFL Hall of Fame defensive end Jason Taylor, he didn't show his full potential at LSU but still had a breakout season, setting a school record for most receptions in a season by a tight end with 55. He'd be fun to pair with Kmet as a pass-catching threat at the tight end position.
Round 5, Pick 148: David Walker, EDGE, Central Arkansas
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David Walker had a highly productive collegiate career totaling 31 sacks and 191 tackles while playing for Central Arkansas in three seasons. He's undersized for the edge rusher position at the NFL level, but with the Bears having plenty of depth at the position this year, Walker can be used as a pass-rushing specialist if he falls to them in the fifth round. A player with Walker's talent could be taken to the next level with Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator.
Round 7, Pick 233: Ricky White III, WR, UNLV
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Chicago has added plenty of wide receiver depth, but Ricky White III could excel at the NFL level as a special teams contributor. The Bears have added key special teams players this offseason in returner Devin Duvernay and wide receiver Miles Boykin, but those are one-year deals. White would have an opportunity to compete with Tyler Scott for a roster spot, and if he can win that spot, he'd have a great mentor to learn from in Duvernay. This past season with the UNLV Rebels, White was named the Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Year.
Round 7, Pick 240: Dean Clark, S, Fresno State
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Kevin Byard is the final year of his contract and Jaquan Brisker had serious health concerns missing 12 games with a concussion last year. The work the Bears have done this offseason will allow them to fill holes and depth on the roster, so taking a flier on a safety who could bring depth wouldn’t be a bad idea. Dean Clark tracks more as a free safety at the next level and would have an opportunity to learn from two of the most talented players at the safety position.
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