The Chicago Bears are trying everything possible to reverse their fortunes after years of getting knocked around the NFC North, and they might be able to do so with Ben Johnson installed as the head coach and Caleb Williams locked in at quarterback ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.
The offensive line is 20 times better than it was last season, but there is room for one more impactful player in this group. The running back room needs another star to go from good to great, and the pass rush isn't quite where Dennis Allen might like it to be.
The Bears might be stuck in arguably the toughest division in football, but there is a real possibility that they could end up making some noise if they address their more gaping holes. Following this 7-round NFL Mock Draft might be the best way to ensure many of their biggest needs are met.
Chicago Bears 7-round NFL Mock Draft
Round 1, Pick 10: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
The Bears made some impressive offseason additions on the offensive line by bringing in Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman, and Jonah Jackson. However, Jackson is coming off a down year, right tackle Darnell Wright has not lived up to the hype, and left tackle Braxton Jones isn't exactly Jonathan Ogden.
Membou is a premier athlete at right tackle who has been able to blend some truly impressive power and mobility in the open field into a package that will all but ensure he is picked in the top half of the first round. Membou could help build Williams a viable wall up front for a decade.
Round 2, Pick 39: TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
Both Henderson and teammate Quinshon Judkins will be picked in the first three rounds, though their stylistic contrast could make for a very interesting dichotomy. Judkins has the power and contact balance, but Henderson's smooth style and speed could make him the better big-play threat in Johnson's eyes.
D'Andre Swift, who had previosuly been cut loose by Johnson in Detroit, regressed in his first season with Chicago. Pairing these two in their rookie years could make for a nasty 1-2 punch, all while Henderson is eventually groomed to take over the starting role in a full-time capacity.
Round 2, Pick 41: Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas
Jackson can play very robotically at times due to his limited explosion off the snap, but the former Razorbacks star was able to make his presence felt. Standing close to 6-7 and 270 pounds with impossibly long arms, Jackson is a physical marvel when compared to the other Day 2 edge prospects out there.
Jackson would get immediate playing time in Chicago, as the Bears need someone who is equally competent at both setting the edge and making life tough on quarterbacks. Allen's defense has often placed a great deal of emphasis on bigger edge defenders in the same mold as Jackson.
Round 3, Pick 72: Kevin Winston Jr., SAF, Penn State
Winston only played in a handful of games this season after injuries forced him to bring a premature end to his final college campaign, but his hard-hitting and impressive ball skills could make him both a valuable Kevin Byard understudy and eventual starter next to fellow Nittany Lion Jaquan Brisker.
Round 5, Pick 148: Oronde Gadsden II, TE, Syracuse
No one is drafting Gadsden for his blocking ability. The son of a former NFL wide receiver, Gadsden showcases terrific speed for a tight end and some of the best hands in this class. Gadsden would be TE2 immediately, a nice complement to Cole Kmet, and another reliable target for Williams.
Round 7, Pick 233: Alijah Huzzie, CB, North Carolina
Huzzie has serious nickel cornerback potential if he follows an ideal developmental trajectory, and the obvious special-teams fit is there if nothing else. In the modern NFL, there is no such thing as having too many solid cornerbacks.
Round 7, Pick 240: Cody Simon, LB, Ohio State
Simon is an unusual player, as he can often play like someone who is too big to stick at safety and too small for full-time linebacker work. Chicago could be a good spot for him to develop, especially if his natural athletic ability intrigues the defensive coaching staff.