Bears' NFL Draft Picks: Proctor, Freeling, Banks

0:00On April 23rd, Chicago Bears nagged the 25th pick in the 2026 NFL draft after their first playoff win in over a decade. They're building on that momentum, eyeing spots like left tackle, center, edge rusher, and interior defensive line to keep Caleb Williams safe and the defense tough. Earlier this week, talk heated up about SEC prospects who could slide right into that pick. The conference cranks out NFL-ready talent yearly, especially a front, giving GM Ryan Poles options whether to fill a need or chase Ben Johnson's, offensive vision, fans and scouts are buzzing because bears improved their line last year, cutting Williams' sacks big time. Pairing new blood with vets like Jonah Jackson and Darno Wright could lock down the trenches for years. Three names to watch. Cadym Proctor, Alabama's massive tackle with star pass pro skills and run blocking grit. The Monroe Freeling from Georgia, another tackle mentor, ready for the pros, and Florida's

1:01Caleb Banks, a quick interior defender chasing plays in the SEC. If they land one of these guys at 25 or early second round alongside health and another edge, the bears could dominate the North again and push deeper into playoffs. They locked in with NFL news today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.