Jimbo Covert to announce Bears’ Day 2 pick in 2026 NFL Draft
The Bears’ Day 2 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft will be announced by Hall of Famer Jimbo Covert.
CANTON, OHIO - AUGUST 07: Jimbo Covert, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Centennial Class, right, poses with his presenter Matt Suhey during the induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 7, 2021 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Ron Schwane-Pool/Getty Images) | Getty Images The NFL announced that all 32 teams will have players announcing their selections on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft next Friday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter was among those who revealed the list on Thursday.
Some teams will be represented by current players, but a majority of teams will be represented by legendary players from years past. The Bears will be represented by Hall of Fame offensive lineman Jimbo Covert, who spent his entire eight-year career in Chicago. From 1983 to 1990, Covert played in 111 games, making two Pro Bowls and two All-Pro appearances with the team.
He also notably served as the team’s starting left tackle during their Super Bowl run in 1985, playing in 15 of their 16 games in the regular season. As of this writing, the Bears have three selections on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft. They have both the No.
57 and No. 60 selections in the second round, with the latter pick coming from their trade of wide receiver DJ Moore to the Bills. They also currently hold the No.