Through the first few days of NFL free agency, Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears have been skillfull in the way they've done business.
So far, Poles and the Bears have signed or re-signed several players including safety Coby Bryant, defensive tackle Neville Gallimore, linebacker Devin Bush, stud return man and speedster Khalif Raymond, among others.
The in-house free agents kept are highlighted by offensive tackle Braxton Jones and linebacker D'Marco Jackson, among a couple others.
With many of the big names off the board (and still several available), how does the Bears' draft outlook shape up? We try and answer that very question in our most recent mock, which turned out incredibly for Bears fans.
Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears crush the latest 7-round 2026 mock draft
To kick things off, the Bears attack their defensive line.
With pick no. 25 overall, the Bears saw the perfect player fall to them. Clemson's Peter Woods is a guy who will go to war with his fellow defensive linemen. He's an aggressor and quite the explosive athlete for a man of his size.
Woods is versatile and can be lined up at multiple spots up front, but he'll slide in right next to Gallimore. The physical and violent nature will be welcomed with open arms. You could say, Woods' play style screams "Monsters of the Midway."
Alongside Gallimore, the two of them give Chicago a revamped starting interior line.
After signing Bryant, the Bears still need to fill that other starting safety role. And, at pick no. 57, they find the perfect candidate in LSU's A.J. Haulcy. Funny enough, we've got a theme started here between Haulcy and Woods.
Haulcy is another one of those physical, aggressive players who is unafraid to get his hands dirty. Whether that means sticking his nose in the box and helping with run support or sending a message to a ball carrier/receiver running across the middle.
One more note: Haulcy doesn't drop a ball when it's in his hands. The Bears get another ball hawk.
With their second pick of the second round (thanks to the Buffalo Bills-D.J. Moore trade) the Bears get their coveted edge rusher. Illinois' Gabe Jacas isn't a flashy name in this class, but he's absolutely someone who should have a lengthy career in the league.
Coming out of college, Jacas has played 50 games over his four years. He has a ton of experience and, as a team captain, Jacas is a leader.
He won't blow you away with athleticism or eye-popping pass rush moves, but Jacas' brute strength and play style is good enough to consistently win. That's all he does. He wins against his man and is a pure disruptor. Last season with the Illini, Jacas tallied 11.0 sacks, 13.5 tackles for loss and three forced fumbles.
In the third round, Chicago was fortunate enough to find Florida's Jake Slaughter, who has the makings of being their long-term replacement for the recently-retired Drew Dalman. As a longtime team captain and starter, the former Gator is another one of those players who brings a wealth of experience -- and knowledge.
Slaughter is said to have a very high football IQ and, if you know anything about offensive line, your center must be the smartest player out of those five. If he is able to add just a bit more mass, Slaughter can be a mainstay in Chicago for a good while.
In the fourth round, Poles goes after someone who could wind up being the team's starting corner after Tyrique Stevenson hits free agency in 2027. We'll see how well Stevenson plays this season, or if he even secures the starting job. It's early, but that's another story entirely.
Ironically enough, Washington's Tacario Davis has been compared to Nahshon Wright, the former Bear who recently signed with the Jets.
Davis stands a towering 6-foot-4 and brings 4.4 speed with him. He's known for being a more physical player, though, rather than shifty and quick. With a year of coaching from Dennis Allen, Davis could mold into a fine outside starter.
Round 7, Pick 239: Adam Randall, RB, Clemson
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Round 7, Pick 241: Eric McAlister, WR, TCU
The final two picks are a couple of offensive dart throws, with a former wide receiver turned running back in Adam Randall and a 6-foot-4 wideout from TCU. We'll see what Ben Johnson can do with these projects.