Bears Mock Draft: Proctor to Chicago

0:00On April 7th, Alabama's Crimson Tide offense heads into 2026, looking totally rebuilt after losing quarterback Ty Simpson to the NFL. Draft. Simpson basically ran the whole passing attack last season while the run game lagged behind. Adding to the shake-up, left tackle Caden Proctor is also heading pro after a strong year protecting the pocket. Proctor stood out on a line that had its struggles, showing real promise as a first-round prospect. He clocked in at 358 pounds during pro day, but moves well for his size, giving him huge upside if he manages his weight. ESPN analyst Peter Schreger dropped a fresh mock draft from the league meetings in Phoenix, slotting Proctor to the Chicago Bears at pick number. 25. Bears fans are buzzing about it as a potential fix for their linewows. Chicago's dealing with gaps at left tackle, after Braxton Jones had an up and down year and their center retired. GM Ryan Poles nailed a right tackle pick in 2023 with Darno Wright, and he's got a track record from his cheesestay spotting.

1:04Offensive line Gems. Protecting Caleb Williams in his third year is priority one, so grabbing Proctor late first round could lock down that side for years. Meanwhile, Bama starts fresh, but these losses reshape the SEC landscape quick. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.