Every player drafted with 25th overall pick in the last 10 years
The Chicago Bears have the No. 25 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here’s a look at every player drafted 25th overall dating back to 2016.
The Chicago Bears are gearing up for the 2026 NFL Draft, where they're slated to have seven picks, including four in the Top 89. That all starts with the 25th overall pick, which marks the first time in four years where Chicago won't be drafting in the Top 10. Still, there should be no shortage of talent available near the back end of the draft, where the Bears are looking for the best player available to shore up the roster.
When looking at the history of the No. 25 pick, there have been some star players selected, including the current highest-paid center, but there have also been some failures. Can the Bears turn this next selection into a star?
Only time will tell. Every player selected 25th overall in NFL draft since 2016 2025 : Jaxson Dart, QB, New York Giants 2024 : Jordan Morgan, OL, Green Bay Packers 2023 : Dalton Kincaid, TE, Buffalo Bills 2022 : Tyler Linderbaum, C, Baltimore Ravens 2021 : Travis Etienne, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars 2020 : Brandon Aiyuk, WR, San Francisco 49ers 2019 : Marquise Brown, WR, Baltimore Ravens 2018 : Hayden Hurst, TE, Baltimore Ravens 2017 : Jabrill Peppers, S, Cleveland Browns 2016 : Artie Burns, CB, Pittsburgh Steelers Best pick: Tyler Linderbaum There are some big hits at No. 25 in the last 10 years, including wide receivers Brandon Ail and Marquise Brown, as well as tight end Dalton Kincaid and running back Travis Etienne.
But Tyler Linderbaum has proven to be the best pick, as reflected in his massive three-year, $81 million contract -- including $60 million guaranteed -- with the Las Vegas Raiders. The three-time Pro Bowler is now the highest-paid interior lineman in NFL history. Worst pick: Artie Burns There are a couple of duds on this list, but former Pittsburgh Steelers (and Chicago Bears ) cornerback Artie Burns gets the bottom prize.