POD Community Mock: With the 25th pick, the Bears select…
With the 25th pick in the 2026 Community Mock Draft, the Chicago Bears select Emmanuel McNeil-Warren.
Dec 30, 2023; Tucson, AZ, USA; Toledo Rockets safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (22) against the Wyoming Cowboys in the Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Despite their success last season, the Chicago Bears remained owned by the Detroit Lions in 2025, losing to their rival twice during the regular season.
With a wildly successful season under first-time head coach Ben Johnson, they’re hoping to take their franchise to another level and get out from under the thumb of the Lions. The Bears are on the clock in our site-wide 2026 NFL mock draft, which is run by the loyal members of our community. Representing the Bears in this mock is commenter katmandoo, and they’re ready to make the 25th overall pick.
Before we get to the pick, head to our 2026 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft tracker . There you’ll find the previous 24 picks, along with links to each article and a grade for each pick, as decided by you, the readers. Don’t forget to cast your vote for each pick with the poll at the bottom of the articles.
Now, onto this pick: With the 25th pick in the 2026 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, the Chicago Bears select Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, safety out of Toledo. Here’s katmandoo explaining the pick: Yes, we meant to do that. Let’s address the elephant in the draft room first.