Bears Snag Thieneman, Halton in NFL Draft

0:00It's April 24th, I'm Cory with the story and this is NFL News Today, your AI-powered football briefing. Chicago Bears rolling in today too of the 2026 NFL draft with three top 100 picks after a flawless first round. They stay put at 25th overall and snagged Oregon Safety, Dylan Thineman, a versatile beast ready to light up Dennis Allen's defense right away. In this mock, they grab Grayson Halton, the explosive defensive tackle from Oklahoma, at pick 57 in round 2. It's a pivot to shore up the interior line, fitting Allen's scheme perfectly, especially with a run on edge rushers expected early. Fans might grab about skipping another pass rusher, but GM Ryan Poles has been clear all offseason. He's good with Dio O'Dangbo and Shimmar Turner, holding it down. Long term, that DT spot screams bigger need than DE. Poles trades back two spots from 60 with the Broncos, snagging the 170th pick in round 5.

1:01At 62, they add Ole Miss wide out the John Stribbling for his blocking and yards after catch juice that Ben Johnson loves. Then round 3, pick 89 goes the Kansas State Center Sam Hickt, a guy they've scouted hard as the future behind Garrett Bradbury. This mock keeps the bears flexible, stacking talent without forcing it eyes on Friday night to see if Poles dances the board like this.