Bears linked to 6.5 sack pass rusher who's 'popular' in Chicago for 25th pick
Chicago seems to be eyeing up this edge rusher out of the SEC.
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The Chicago Bears are looking to upgrade the trenches this offseason during the 2026 NFL Draft. While the offensive line is a position that cannot be ignored, the defensive line is a bigger need. With the 25th pick, the Bears are going to miss a few of the top players like David Bailey, Arvell Reese, and likely Ruben Bain Jr.
as well. But, they should still have a few intriguing options at edge rusher with their first-round pick. ESPN's Matt Miller also supported the idea that the Bears are eyeing pass rusher help, and he focused on one player who is popular among those in Chicago, implying that this player, Missouri's Zion Young, is a very possible option at 25th overall.
Bears linked to Zion Young as 'popular name' in Chicago "... I feel less confident in the individual player this time around but would bet No. 25 is used on a defensive lineman," Miller writes.