The Chicago Bears have followed up a horrific 2024 season by nailing it to start the offseason. The hiring of Ben Johnson as head coach, along with some impressive coordinator additions, has Caleb Williams in a much more advantageous position than he was in during his rookie campaign.
If Johnson wants to replicate the same success he had in Detroit, he will need to spend some of his top picks in the 2025 NFL Draft on offensive linemen that can help keep Williams upright. One more standout running back and a pass rusher to boost the defensive line wouldn't go amiss either.
If Ryan Poles and the Bears are truly committed to building the best possible team around Williams, they would be wise to take a look at this 3-round 2025 NFL Mock Draft now that the Senior Bowl is officially in the past.
Chicago Bears post-Senior Bowl 3-round 2025 NFL Mock Draft
Round 1, Pick 10: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
The Bears' first-round pick may be one of the most obvious selections in this class, as their need for quality offensive linemen could lead to them taking the best remaining of either Campbell or Texas' Kelvin Banks Jr. Campbell lasting to 10 would have Johnson and Ryan Poles doing backflips in the war room.
Campbell is a supremely talented athlete for the left tackle spot, showing an advanced knowledge of how to handle both complicated pressure packages and future professional pass rushers in the SEC. Campbell is one of the safest players in this draft, and he'll help keep Williams protected.
Round 2, Pick 39: Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss
Umanmielen might not be an ideal scheme fit for Dennis Allen due to his poor run defense, but there's a good chance Chicago ends up so overwhelmed by the former Florida transfer's high-end speed and pass rush potential that they use a premium pick on him (should he take a slight Draft Day slide).
Umanmielen, who amassed 17.5 sacks during his last two seasons, is a pure pass rusher who should make an immediate impact on passing downs while he works on getting his strength up. Umanmielen and Montez Sweat could be bookend starters for the next half-decade.
Round 2, Pick 41: Donovan Jackson, IOL, Ohio State
It would be a mortal sin for the Bears to come out of this draft without using multiple top picks on offensive linemen. Fresh off a dominant College Football Playoff performance en route to a national championship, Jackson has established himself as a firm Day 2 player that Chicago should feel comfortable picking in the Top 50.
Jackson's game is all based around power, which could make him a valuable asset in a Johnson offense that turned the Lions into the NFC's most feared ground attack.
Round 3, Pick 72: Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
The poor play of D'Andre Swift (and his past history with Chicago's new coach) may lead to the Bears searching for an upgrade over Roschon Johnson that can push Swift for snaps. Johnson lacks great speed, but he makes up for it with a player profile not dissimilar to his new coach's old favorite in David Montgomery.
Johnson runs hard, showing surprising shiftiness between the tackles and enough power to effectively kick Roschon out of the rotation. Johnson could start his pro career as RB2, eventually kicking Swift out of town if he gets a bit faster.