During a successful offseason, the Chicago Bears addressed just about every major need they had coming out of a disastrous 2024-2025 season. 

Possessing the 10th overall selection in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, the Bears hold a luxury pick in which they have the opportunity to strengthen their weaknesses from last season. 

It is the best time of the year in the NFL offseason and coming into Thursday, football fans have seen countless outlandish ideas of where analysts think the top prospects will go. Furthermore, every offseason boasts terrible mock drafts with crazy trade ideas.

You have come to the right place if you want the exact opposite of that. Without further adieu, here is my perfect, completely realistic seven-round mock draft for the Chicago Bears.

ROUND 1, PICK 10

There are a lot of question marks surrounding who the Bears will select at Pick 10. Names such as Boise State University running back Ashton Jeanty  and Penn State University tight end Tyler Warren are names that have garnished the most smoke.

Jeanty could be gone at 6, and Warren could become a New York Jet, leaving the Bears with a chance to take the second best pass rusher in this draft class, Marshall University defensive lineman Mike Green. 

Green would be a home run selection for the Bears, as their defensive line still leaves much to be desired. Current lead edge rusher Montez Sweat is a nice asset but when he gets double-teamed, he is not a contributing factor anymore. 

Last season, Green led all of FBS in sacks with 17.Green also picked up 32 quarterback hurries and 10 quarterback hits, earning him a 92.4 overall PFF grade. He also had a fantastic pro day, with his size and his physical traits, he is drawing comparisons to former Chicago Bear Khalil Mack. 

With the addition of Green, the Monsters of the Midway would return, and Chicago would have a dominant defensive line once again. 

ROUND 2, PICK 39

The Bears are positioned great with two second-round picks in the draft thanks to the Carolina Panthers– who traded the pick to the Bears. With Pick 39, I have the Bears selecting Donovan Jackson, a versatile offensive lineman from The Ohio State University.

The Bears solidified their offensive line in free agency, but could add some beneficial depth, especially players that can play both guard and tackle. 

Jackson played 529 snaps at left tackle last season, filling in for fellow Ohio State offensive lineman Josh Simons, only allowing 2 sacks and 5 quarterback hits. In 2023, at left guard, he gave up 1 sack and 1 quarterback hit in 825 snaps played. 

Whether he competes at either position, Chicago would get a solid pass protector and a dominant run blocker in Jackson.

ROUND 2, PICK 41

With their other second-round pick, I have the Bears selecting Iowa State University wide receiver Jaylin Noel. The Bears made some wide receiver signings this offseason but still do not have a slot receiver, which is needed for newly hired head coach Ben Johnson’s offense. 

The Bears wide receiver room lacks speed, and Noel can provide that after posting a 4.39-second 40-yard dash time at the NFL combine. Last season, he finished with 80 catches, 1,194 yards receiving and 8 touchdowns. 

If selected, Noel would be another toy for Johnson to utilize and another weapon for quarterback Caleb Williams to connect with, making the Bears’ offense more electrifying. 

ROUND 3, PICK 72

The Bears had interest in upgrading their tight end room potentially with Warren, but why not add a more realistic option in Bowling Green State University tight end Harold Fannin Jr., one of the most underrated prospects in the draft. 

The 20-year-old tore up the Mid-American Conference last year, finishing 2024 with 117 receptions, 1555 yards receiving and 10 touchdowns, earning him a 95.5 overall PFF grade.

Fannin Jr. is a player that is sliding in a lot of mock drafts, but he has the potential to be a difference maker for the Bears. He would be the perfect complement to starting tight end Cole Kmet, as Fannin Jr. is more of a threat after the catch.

He could give the Bears exactly what they wanted and turn out as a reliable, productive backup tight end.

ROUND 5, PICK 148 

In this mock draft the Bears missed out on the top running backs but with a deep draft class full of underrated players, I have them drafting University of Kansas running back Devin Neal with their fifth-round pick. 

With Kansas, Neal single-handedly upset the University of Colorado, posting 207 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns against the Buffaloes. The 5-foot-11-inches senior can carry a full workload if needed but could be a complimentary back. 

He finished his 2024-2025 campaign season with 1,266 rushing yards, 16 touchdowns, while averaging 105.5 yards a game. His explosive athleticism and natural ability to fit in zone schemes will be perfect for Chicago’s offense. 

ROUND 7, PICKS 233 AND 240

At Pick 233 I have the Bears selecting Nick Martin, an explosive linebacker out of Oklahoma State University. He can blitz, he has speed, and he is a sure-thing tackler. 

Last year, his season was cut short, but in 2023 he led the Big-12 Conference with 83 solo tackles, while tacking on 140 total tackles, 16 TFLs and 6 sacks. He is the exact linebacker that could replace linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, should the Bears move on from him in the offseason.

At Pick 240, the Bears should add more depth to their interior defensive line by drafting Ohio State defensive tackle Ty Hamilton. Hamilton had 6 sacks last season with 12 quarterback hurries to go along with that. He bleeds in potential but is more of a development guy. 

The 6-foot-3-inches, 300-pounder could reach his ceiling behind veterans like defensive tackles Grady Jarrett and Andrew Billings. At the very least, Hamilton would add depth to what could be a dangerous defensive line.

FINAL THOUGHTS

If done correctly, the Bears could get a Khalil Mack-type edge rusher,  a versatile offensive lineman and a speedy slot receiver that can be a huge playmaker in Year 1. 

As for the rest of the draft class, they would fill lesser needs and add very beneficial depth while getting one of the biggest potential steals of the draft. If this is what general manager Ryan Poles does Thursday night, the league should be on high alert.