Chicago Bears 2025 Mock Draft 2.0: More weapons for Caleb Williams

The 2025 NFL Draft is exactly 13 days away.

With the days counting down for the much-anticipated three-day event, that means it's time for another Chicago Bears mock draft.

For this second installment, I used Pro Football Focus' Mock Draft Simulator to only make selections from the options provided at each pick. For each of the selections, there will be a list of five players that were also available according to PFF's rankings.

Now that you know the parameters, here is just one of the many ways Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson could approach this draft.

Round 1, Pick 10

Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

Other Players Available:

• Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
• Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
• Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
• Mike Green, ED, Marshall
• Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

Tyler Warren adds another playmaker for Caleb Williams and the entire offense. When Ben Johnson elects to call plays that require two-tight end sets, which he does quite often, Warren and Cole Kmet will be on the field. That’s two pass-catching targets who are 6-foot-6, making them difficult to defend for defenses, especially in the red zone. 

As a pass catcher, Warren has a knack for making contested catches. His touchdown reception against USC this past season highlights that ability. 

The 6-foot-6, 256-pound tight end also provides plenty of upside as a blocker and takes pride in blocking for his teammates. 

With all that said, Warren wouldn’t be my first choice with the No. 10 overall selection – and you find out why here – but there is still plenty to like about the talented playmaker. 

Round 2, Pick 39 (from Panthers)

Derrick Harmon, DI, Oregon

Other Players Available:

• Luther Burden, WR, Missouri
• Kevin Winston Jr., S, Penn State
• Trey Amos, CB, Mississippi
• Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
• T.J. Sanders, DI, South Carolina

Looking at the next best available players, this was an easy decision to select Oregon’s Derrick Harmon. The 6-foot-4, 313-pound interior defensive lineman is a unit who is tough to move, which makes it difficult for opposing offenses to run the football. The Bears struggled to stop the run last season and Harmon would help fix that weakness. 

He’s someone who lined up throughout Oregon’s defense. According to Pro Football Focus, Harmon played 353 snaps in the B gap, but also spent 188 snaps over the tackle, 28 snaps in the A gap, 21 snaps outside the tackle and one off the ball last season. His frame, play strength, and quickness allow him to provide versatility along the D-line. 

His 2024 season was a breakout year, securing 5 sacks, 7 quarterback hits, 43 hurries, and 2 batted passes. Before his one year at Oregon, Harmon was at Michigan State and redshirted there in 2021. He didn’t become a full-time starter until the 2023 season. 

It might just be one exceptional year of production, but Harmon would provide a lot of value for defensive coordinator Dennis Allen as he looks to make a positive impact in his first year with the Bears’ coaching staff. 

Round 2, Pick 41

TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State

Other Players Available:

• Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
• Landon Jackson, ED, Arkansas 
• Jack Bech, WR, TCU
• Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
• Shavon Revel, CB, East Carolina

When looking at who was available with the two second-round picks, I probably should’ve selected Treveyon Henderson with No. 39, especially with all the buzz surrounding him right now. 

Still, this was an obvious choice. Henderson is a dynamic playmaker. His 1,016 rushing yards on 144 carries for a 7.1 average and 10 touchdowns last season prove that. Also, add in his 27 receptions for 284 yards and a score, which didn’t just come off of flare routes and screens but also some vertical routes down the sidelines. 

He has the speed to run away from defenders in the open field but also has the patience and vision to set up blocks between the tackles to maximize running plays inside. 

Arguably, the most impressive aspect of his game is his pass blocking. Henderson, 5-foot-10, 202 pounds, punished defenders who attempted to blitz his quarterback. That mentality will make it tough to keep him off the field. 

Round 3, Pick 72

Kevin Winston Jr., S, Penn State

Other Players Available:

• Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
• Andrew Makuba, S, Texas
• Kyle Williams, WR, Washington State
• Tate Ratledge, G, Georgia
• Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State

For pick 72, there were some quality interior defensive linemen available, and my draft crush, Andrew Mukuba, who I took in my first mock draft, but I wanted to change it up with Kevin Winston Jr. 

One of Winston's best traits is his tackling ability. The 6-foot-2, 208-pound safety takes great angles and makes secure tackles regardless of the depth or his placement on the field. According to Pro Football Focus, Winston has missed just two tackles since 2022, and they occurred last season. 

Winston only played in two games in 2024 due to a partially torn ACL, which is what makes him a slightly polarizing prospect. However, the 2023 version of Winston showcased a safety who could play deep (276 snaps), in the box (132 snaps), and in the slot (81 snaps). He finished that sophomore year with six passes defensed and one interception. 

How teams view his knee and lack of turnovers (one forced fumble and an interception) may force some teams to look at other prospects, but with Kevin Byard’s and Jaquan Brisker’s long-term status with the Bears in question, Winston would be a nice replacement at the safety position.

 Round 5, Pick 148

Logan Brown, OT, Kansas 

Other Players Available:

• R.J. Mickens, S, Clemson
• Trevor Etienne, RB, Georgia
• Nohl Williams, CB, California
• Seth McLaughlin, C, Ohio State
• Riley Leonard, QB, Notre Dame

This pick was made with some recency bias from Reese’s Senior Bowl, where I was able to watch Logan Brown compete with some of the best college players in the country in Mobile, Alabama. 

At 6-foot-6, 309 pounds, Brown can move for a big man and displayed those quick feet and ability to get to landmarks in space throughout the week of the Senior Bowl. In 11 games last season, Brown didn’t allow a single sack or quarterback hit and gave up just six total pressures. 

The downside to Brown is that outside of 57 snaps at left tackle in 2022 when he was in Wisconsin, he has played almost exclusively at the right tackle position (752 snaps). Brown also only has 14 career starts despite enrolling in college in 2019 and he will be 24 on April 17. 

Round 7, Pick 233 (from Bengals)

Ty Robinson, DI, Nebraska 

Other Players Available:

• R.J. Mickens, S, Clemson
• Jordan Hancock, S, Ohio State
• Konata Mumpfield, WR, Pittsburgh
• Samuel Brown, WR, Miami
• Andrew Armstrong, WR, Arkansas

Apparently, my trend of selecting Senior Bowl players continues with Nebraska’s Ty Robinson. But Robinson being available at this point in the draft, which is unlikely, was a no-brainer decision. 

Robinson was disruptive as a pass rusher for the Cornhuskers last season, securing six sacks, 11 quarterback hits, 25 hurries and four batted passes. He also had 37 total tackles and led the team with 12.5 tackles for loss. 

Robinson’s 6-foot-5, 288-pound frame allows him to play multiple positions on the defensive line. According to Pro Football Focus, he finished with 303 snaps in the B gap, 130 over the tackle, 102 outside the tackle, and 61 in the A gap. He has the power and quickness to play productive reps regardless of his alignment. 

Round 7, Pick 240 (from Browns)

Andrew Armstrong, WR, Arkansas 

Other Players Available:

• Zah Frazier, CB, UTSA
• Jason Marshall Jr. CB, Florida
• Elijhah Badger, WR, Florida 
• Nikko Reed, CB, Oregon 
• Raheim Sanders, RB, South Carolina

Similar to Mock Draft 1.0, I went with a wide receiver with one of the two seventh-round draft picks. Andrew Armstrong adds size to the wide receiver at 6-foot-3, 204 pounds and his physical presence showed up plenty of times as a blocker in the run game. 

Last season for Arkansas, Armstrong finished with 78 receptions, 1,140 yards (most in the SEC), and one touchdown. He won’t overly impress anyone with his route running ability, but there were some quick-twitch movements he showed on curl routes to get yards after the catch. 

Armstrong is an older prospect and will already be 25 once the season begins. Like any seventh-round draft prospect, Armstrong must contribute on special teams to be in consideration to make the team. The Bears did meet with Armstrong virtually at Arkansas' Pro Day.