Chicago Bears Pre-Combine 7-Round Mock Draft

We are back with another mock draft for the Chicago Bears! Mock Draft 1.0 2025 NFL Combine Preview: Offense The structure of the Bears roster has changed slightly since our last mock draft, meaning that the positional needs in the draft are even more defined than last time.

With the release of Gerald Everett and DeMarcus Walker , tight end and defensive end have become more critical.

The Bears have eight draft picks with significant capital in the second round.

This mock draft includes six selections after down inside the top 100.

I used the PFF mock draft simulator and worked under the assumption that the Bears signed at least one starting-caliber offensive guard, a stop-gap at center, a high-end rotational player at defensive end, and a depth player at wide receiver who is a willing blocker.

Round 1, Pick 10: Tennessee EDGE James Pearce Jr.

For being labeled as an undersized speed rusher, Tennessee Edge James Pearce Jr.

doesn't necessarily play like one #BuildingTheBoard Positives Explosive get off the ball speed Devastating speed to power rushes Physical playing style Not afraid to do the dirty work...

pic.twitter.com/OZiMW5BpdN Five Best Players Available: Ashton Jeanty , Will Campbell , Luther Burden III, James Pearce Jr., Mike Green I have difficulty not selecting either an EDGE rusher or offensive tackle at this spot.

Teams rarely find top-tier players at those two positions outside the first round.

While I believe Ashton Jeanty is the best player available, the Bears need to patch many holes in free agency before going that route.

I chose James Pearce because the drop-off from a first-round EDGE to a second-round EDGE seems more significant than it does for offensive linemen in this year's class.

Mike Green is also a possibility.

While both Pearce and Green carry some off-field uncertainties, I feel more comfortable with Pearce at this point.

Round 2, Pick 39: Alabama OG Tyler Booker Starting the #BuildingTheBoard series early with Alabama guard Tyler Booker! He is someone to definitely keep an eye on for the #Bears in the top 40 Positives Ideal hulking size at 6'5 325 lbs Pass pro technician Flexible lower half to uncork and anchor with ease ...

pic.twitter.com/DHVXCHGyN5 Five Best Players Available: Jihaad Campbell , Benjamin Morrison , Tyleik Williams, Jack Bech, Xavier Watts Booker is the safest pick of the class this late.

Many are skeptical that Booker makes it out of the first round.

He may get to pick 39, but the NFL combine will be necessary for determining his draft position.

His perceived athleticism limits his ceiling and scheme versatility.

Based on his tape alone, not every team will see Booker as a fit for their run scheme.

If he has a strong showing at the NFL combine, his draft stock will improve, and he likely won't get to pick 39.

Round 2, Pick 41: Texas DT Alfred Collins Texas DT Alfred Collins #BuildingTheBoard Wherever you have Collins in your rankings its too low.

PFN has him as the 236th ranked player in their mock draft simulator.

Mock Draft Database has him barely cracking the top 100.

Collins has been one of the best run defenders in...

pic.twitter.com/dkbsiSqffA Five Best Players Available: Jihaad Campbell, Benjamin Morrison, Tyleik Williams, Jack Bech, Xavier Watts The Bears need defensive tackle depth, and Collins is higher on my board than most.

According to PFF, Tyleik Williams was the best DT on the board.

I have both players graded very similarly but for different reasons.

Collins's upside is exceptionally high.

While he is the more raw player currently, I have to bet on traits like his when I get the chance.

Round 3, Pick 72: UCF RB RJ Harvey UCF RB RJ Harvey #BuildingTheBoard Harvey is one of my favorite running backs in a deep running back class.

Standing at 59 and 208 pounds, Harveys compact frame gives him excellent balance and a low center of gravity, making him a tough tackle for defenders at any level.

Hes...

pic.twitter.com/aVPPYdu1tD Five Best Players Available: Kyle Kennard, Josaiah Stewart, Ozzy Trapilo, Kevin Winston Jr., Wyatt Milum Harvey is a fun football player, and I had difficulty passing on him here.

The Bears need a running back, and Harvey's dynamic playmaking ability would be a blast to watch in Ben Johnson 's offense.

Sure, you could trade down here and target another back later in the class, but the Bears will value the RB position and could target a player they are higher on than the consensus.

Round 5, Pick 148: Notre Dame TE Mitchell Evans Notre Dame TE Mitchell Evans #buildingtheboard Projected: ~150 Where I'd take him: ~100 (4th rounder) Man I love Mitchell Evans game.

Just a fun player to watch.

It's a shame this years draft class is as stacked as it is at TE or I think folks would be talking about him a lot...

pic.twitter.com/Pf71sszCvH The Bears need a backup tight end, and what better place to look than Notre Dame? Kmet and Evans will make a fighting Irish duo in Chicago for years to come as Ben Johnson doles out the pain in 12 personnel.

Round 6, Pick 196: Boston College C Drew Kendall Its a relatively weak center class aside from Jared Wilson, but Boston Colleges Drew Kendall stands out as a well-rounded prospect.

He moves well, holds his ground against power, and while he may not have dominant flashes, he also avoids glaring mistakes on tape.

He was my OC7...

pic.twitter.com/oD2BOjtW44 Kendall probably won't be available here, but if he is, the Bears should run the pick in.

He is not a must-have player or a guaranteed hit, but his love for the game bleeds through the tape.

His dad played offensive guard in the NFL for eight years, and those are the types of intangibles and bloodlines I am willing to bet on.

Round 7, Pick 234: Maryland S Dante Trader Jr.

The Bears need some depth at safety and special teams' bodies.

Trader was a two-sport athlete in Maryland, playing football and lacrosse.

Round 7, Pick 241: Indiana LB Jailin Walker In the seventh round, you are lucky if you find a special team's body.

Positional value is out the window.

My theory is to go for the higher variance positions where players tend to fall, like safety and linebacker.

Walker was part of a culture turnaround in Indiana.

I am willing to take a swing on that.

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