Bears' Day 2 Draft Picks: Defense & Depth

0:00On April 24, Chicago Bears came out strong in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft, snagging Oregon Safety Dylan Theanaman, a perfect fit for their defense who's ready to make plays right away. Now heading into day two, they got three picks and plenty of spots to upgrade, especially upfront on the D line and a few other key areas. Their edge rushers need that length and explosion coach, Dennis Allen loves, so names like Clemson's TJ Parker, or Penn State's D-Need in a sudden, could slide right in during the second or third round. Defensive tackle feels like an even bigger long-term hole after a thin class lost two guys early, with Oklahoma's Grayson Halton standing out as a top, target. Bears met with centers like Kansas State's Sam Hecht, pre-draft, hunting a starter to build behind Garrett Bradbury. Cornerback sneaky knee two, outside and slot, with tall guys like Tennessee's Colton Hood, from Miami's Chiante Scott, matching what Al Harris once even, with stars like Jalen

1:01Johnson already locked in. Linebackers stacked from free agency ads, so probably no top 100 spin there, unless they chase speed from Texas Tex-Jaca Rodriguez. Wide receiver rooms loaded with Rome Adunesay and others, but a slot grinder like Alabama's Jeremy Bernard might tempt Ben Johnson if he wants more. Death. Day two's where Bears can stack talent and fix those gaps, watch how they move to build around the enemy and keep pushing for that title run. That wraps NFL News Today, brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with The Story.