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Bears GM Poles Stacks Defense in Mock Draft

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Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles makes a bold move in this mock draft, trading up to stack defensive talent and complement their strong offense. They secure safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren from Toledo at pick 25, a versatile playmaker ready to team up with Coby Bryant. The Bears continue to trade up, selecting edge defender Malachi Lawrence from UCF at pick 55 and interior lineman Gracen Halton from Oklahoma at pick 80. They also acquire Kansas State center Sam Hecht on Day 3. This aggressive approach addresses real needs, turning question marks into starters and setting the Bears up for a defensive surge in 2026.

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Bears GM Poles Stacks Defense in Mock Draft

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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Bears GM Poles Stacks Defense in Mock Draft. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's April 20th. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage. I'm Cory with the story. Chicago Bears GM, Ryan Poles, gets aggressive in this mock draft, trading around to stack defensive talent and match their strong offense. They snag safety and manual McNeil Warren from Toledo. At Round 1, pick 25 a versatile playmaker with range and run-stopping grit. Ready to. Pair with Kobe Bryant right away. First, they trade off slightly for Round 2, pick 55, grabbing edge defender Malachai Lawrence from UCF. This six foot four-speed demon disrupts passes and runs, adding juice to the front. Then another deal with the Chiefs nets them around three picks, including Grayson Halton, a quick interior lineman from Oklahoma, who brings chaos up the middle. Fans and analysts see this as a smart move to fix the back end in line, echoing the old brisker-bired vibe while building depth. It addresses real needs

after losing pieces like Center Drew Daumann early, turning question marks into starters who contribute now. They keep wheeling and dealing, moving up for Kansas State Center, Sam Hecht at Round 3. Pick 80 a smart anchor with upside. Day 3 adds corner Charles Demings, Edge Max Lowellen and Safety's plus another corner for special teams in growth. This hall sets the bears up for defensive leap in 2026, stacking every level to chase that NFC North Crown and push deep into playoffs.

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