Bears' Mock Draft: Edge Rush, Offense Boost

0:00It's April 23rd. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered NFL coverage. Draft week for the 2026 NFL Draft is here, and Aaron Liming just dropped his final seven round mock for the Chicago Bears. This guy's got a sharp eye, nailing two picks right in the last two years. He sees the Bears grabbing Auburn defensive end Keldrick Falk at number 25 overall. A top 20 consensus talent to boost that edge rush early. In round two, things get spicy with a trade, sending pick number 57 to Denver for number 62, number 170, and a 20, 27 fourth-rounder. They snag Miami D.B. Cante Scott at 60 and Ole Miss Whiteout. They jaunce dribbling at 62, pairing speed and fit for the offense after locking. Down the D line first. Round three brings Kansas State Center Sam Hecht at 89, a potential day one starter who develops behind Garrett Bradbury. Bears fans are buzzing about how this shores up the interior line amid a deep class of

1:04centers sliding into later picks. Later rounds stack depth smartly. Washington corner, Ephesians' prize sock in the fourth, at 129 for that ranger coverage, Michigan linebacker. Jimmy Roder in the fifth at 170 as an upside bet. The Navy D.T. Landon Robinson and Pittsburgh, RB Desmond Reed to close out round seven with. Grit and explosiveness. Lemming stresses this is predictive projection. Not his wish list, but it lines up scheme fits while chasing value drops. Bears' brass will navigate runs at key spots, turning draft night into primetime chess.