Jayden Loving: Bears' Hidden Gem on Defense

0:00It's April 26. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories from around the league. I'm Cory with the story. Chicago Bears kept it low key on the defensive line in the 2026 NFL draft, but they snagged a gym in Jaden Loving, defensive tackle out, of Wake Forest. At 6 foot 1 and 309 pounds, this guy's got the size and burst that scouts love. Loving carved his path through multiple schools, kicking off at Bethune Coutman before two strong years at Western Kentucky, then landing at Wake, forest for his final season. Everywhere he played, he locked down a run game like a boss. Folks in the league took notice after he lit up Wake Forest Pro Day, clocking 99th percentile athletic testing for his position. That profile slots right into Chicago's draft class full of freaky athletes. Dig into his 2025 numbers, 44 tackles, 8.5 for loss, 2.5 sacks, 23 pressures, plus honourable. Mention all ACC honors, his impact score ranked 17th among ACC defensive tackles.

1:05Bears fans got a sneaky upgrade up front. Loving could be the run stuff for they build around moving forward.