Chicago Bears 2026 Mock Draft: Full 7-Round Picks and Analysis

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With just over one week left until the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off, many mock drafts will start to reflect what some of the final picks made during the draft will look like.

The Chicago Bears will enter the 2026 draft looking to reinforce the offensive and defensive line while also creating depth at key positions. They could also look to use one or more of their seven picks to trade for big-name players like Dexter Lawrence, thus addressing such needs before they get on the clock.

Below is a mock draft of what the Bears will likely do with each of their seven picks at this year's draft.

Pick 25: Kaydn Proctor (OT)

Arguably, the biggest need for the Bears during the draft is offensive line reinforcements. The left tackle position will be one that garners significant attention in this regard; injuries and inconsistencies may force the Bears to spend their top pick on a reinforcement rather than dangling it in a trade.

Proctor would represent everything the Bears need and then some. Not only would he bring size and physicality to the offensive line, something that would help to protect quarterback Caleb Williams while in the pocket, but he would also be an asset in terms of the run game. His ability to create space in that regard would be especially helpful in considering that the Bears were able to record almost 2,500 rushing yards during the 2025 season. Drafting Proctor would therefore be seen as a move that puts the Bears in line with teams like the Ravens and Bills, both of whom were top-two in the league in terms of the run game

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Pick 57: Christen Miller (DT)

This pick could easily be used to draft either a defensive tackle or a defensive end.

While the majority of mock drafts have Christen Miller going in and around the top 50, he could get picked between pick 50 and 60 should a team in the early second round acquire a defensive end in free agency or via trade. Given that the Bears hold the 57th pick in the 2026 draft, they could have the chance to take Miller if things were to go their way over the next week-and-a-bit.

With Miller comes one of the more well-rounded post-first-round prospects. Not only does he bring a high level of aggressiveness and the ability to play across the defensive line, but he also brings energy towards every snap, something that will be key in maintaining a high level of performance in any kind of game.

Bringing Miller into the fold could allow the Bears to fill two needs at once. By adjusting some of their defensive schemes to incorporate Miller's abilities, the Bears would successfully fill their defensive line needs simply by drafting him.

Pick 60: A.J. Haulcy (S)

Having played for four programs during his college career, Haulcy should be in a better position compared to other players in this draft in that he is capable of adapting to new settings. As a result, fans should expect him to settle into the confines of Soldier Field with relative ease.

In terms of what he would bring to Dennis Allen's defense, one can expect a style of play that includes both an ability to cover a wide range of routes and that is relatively clean at that. Not only did he record 10 interceptions throughout his college career, but he also conceded a grand total of zero penalties throughout the 2025 season.

For a Bears team that led the NFL in interceptions while being the fifth-most penalized team (they were also eighth in yards lost due to penalty), Haulcy should be seen as a worthy addition to an up-and-coming defense. If the Bears were to select Haulcy, one could easily expect them to put forth a true top-ten defense.

Pick 89: Max Klare (TE)

The Bears are more than likely set to potentially lose a tight end this offseason due to cap constraints, meaning that the front office will need to draft a tight end to make up for it. Doing so will also allow for head coach Ben Johnson to continue using his tight-end schemes, which are a staple in his play-calling.

Enter Max Klare, who is projected to be the third-highest tight end by Dane Brugler. He brings the athleticism and route-running that characterized Johnson's utilization of Sam LaPorta in Detroit. He's also capable of making any type of catch, something that will be key when considering that Williams is more of a mobile quarterback.

Contact and fumbles are the biggest concerns with regard to Klare's profile, but that can be improved under Johnson's system. Having a stand-out mentor in Colston Loveland will also help, especially considering that Klare is only one draft class behind Loveland.

Pick 129: Kendrick Law (WR)

The Bears will need to replenish their wide receiver room after trading D.J. Moore to the Buffalo Bills and losing Olamide Zaccheaus to the New York Jets. There's also a chance that Devin Duvernay leaves during the offseason, as his contract just expired.

While Law struggled in college, he is seen as a speedy receiver. He ran a 4.45 for his 40-yard dash time, which is slightly better than the average time. He is also capable of stretching defensive schemes downfield, but this is something that needs to be proven in practice.

The Bears do have six wide receivers as of this writing, but that's not exactly the deepest room possible. Acquiring another receiver or two will help the Bears considerably; as a result, using pick 129 on Law should be seen as both a risky and a necessary investment.

Pick 239: Andre Fuller (CB)

If the Bears are looking to use a draft pick to improve their man-coverage play, Fuller should represent exactly that.

During the 2025 season, only 42% of passes in his direction were completed. He also defended 12 passes while recording an interception. Additionally, he recorded 49 tackles through his 11 starts with Toledo in 2025. He's more than capable of keeping pace with a receiver and making contact with the football, but areas of his game - for example, his running - will need to be reinforced.

Pick 241: Gary Smith III (DT)

Drafting Miller with the 57th pick will allow for a more general reinforcement of the defensive line, but Gary Smith III should represent more of a reinforcement for the tackle position in itself.

As his strengths rest in the run game, Smith should be an effective addition when it comes to serving as a strong user of contact and breaking down opposing blocks. He might not be the most effective when it comes to rushing the quarterback, but when it comes to stopping some of the league's top running backs, Smith is the kind of player the Bears need.