Todd McShay chooses between Kayden McDonald vs. T.J. Parker for Bears in 2026 NFL Draft
Who would you take at 25 for the Bears, Kayden McDonald or T. J. Parker?
@kdthompson5 explores here:
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 24: T. J. Parker #DL55 of Clemson participates in a drill during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 26, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
(Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images In just two days, the Chicago Bears might find themselves debating the very choice ESPN’s Mina Kimes just posed to NFL draft guru Todd McShay: if given the choice between Ohio State defensive tackle Kayden McDonald or Clemson edge rusher T. J. Parker with the 25th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, which do you take?
It’s a perfect question for a team and fanbase that are rightfully obsessed with upgrading the Bears’ defensive line, which was by far the worst aspect of the 2025 squad. On paper, it’s hard to go wrong with either choice, according to McShay . The Bears need DL, so I gave @McShay13 two choices: Kayden McDonald and TJ Parker.