Bears Draft: New Talent Boosts Secondary & D-Line

0:00On April 27, Chicago Bears just wrapped their 2026 NFL draft, snagging eight fresh faces to plug some big holes. They scooped Oregon safety, Dylan Theanaman, Iowa Center, Logan Jones, Stanford-Titan Sam Roush, LSU receiver Xavier Antommas, Texas Corner Malik, Muhammad Arizona State Linebacker, Keeshawn Elliott, and Georgia Tech defensive tackle, Jordan Van Den Berg. They skipped Edge Russia, though, especially after day-o-odaying bows, Achilles Tier left Montez Sweat carrying the load solo. Offensive tackles another source spot, too, with Aussie Trapilo hurt late last season, leaving Theo Benaday and Braxton Jones as quick fixes, but no. Long-term answer at left tackle. Fans got mixed fields on GM Ryan Poles' choices, but the impact's clear. These picks locked down the secondary with Thionham and Stardin next to Kobe Bryant. Add depth at linebacker after losing reserves, and boost the D-line that gave up the six most rush yards per game last year.

1:01Next-gen stats crowned him the most athletic draft class overall, with an average score of 83. Roush led the first five at 88, Jones at 86, Theanaman 85, showing speed and upside across the board. These rookies slide right into contention. Roush is a hybrid third tied in behind Cole Komet. Thomas Hamlin returns and gadgets, Muhammad Phillin. Corners lost in free agency, and Van Den Berg rushing inside for rotation snaps, bears stacking talent, ready to run it back stronger. You've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.