What Chicago Bears should do in the first round of 2026 NFL Draft
NFL.com's Adam Rank shared what the Chicago Bears should do in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in his new mock.
The Chicago Bears are gearing up for the 2026 NFL Draft, where they'll be looking to shore up their roster at key positions of need. And with four picks in the Top 89, including 25th overall and a pair of second rounders, the resources are there for general Manager Ryan Poles. Most of Chicago's needs come on defense, where defensive line and safety are the biggest and most mocked picks by NFL analysts.
But is that what the Bears should do? After all, Poles and head coach Ben Johnson proved the importance of selecting the best available player on the board after last year's draft landed them tight end Colston Loveland and wide receiver Luther Burden III. NFL.
com's Adam Rank -- noted Bears superfan -- released his latest mock draft with moves that every team should make in the first round. For Chicago, it wasn't focusing on defense, rather than addressing a key need on the offensive side of the ball with the selection of Alabama tackle Kadyn Proctor. I have a strong feeling you're drafting offense here, so let's not even look at the edge rushers still available.
I also know you'll take KC Concepcion if he's still there (he won't be). The bottom line: Ozzy Trapilo's going to be out of the picture for some time while recovering from a ruptured patellar tendon, and Chicago cannot go into next season with Braxton Jones and Jedrick Wills as the only options at left tackle. Kadyn is the sensible pick right here.