What could the Chicago Bears do with pick No. 57 in 2026 NFL Draft?
What could the Chicago Bears do with the No. 57 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft? We're exploring some realistic options.
The second round of the NFL draft has been kind to the Chicago Bears over the years, and in large part, it has been general manager Ryan Poles who has hit on the Day 2 picks. From cornerback Kyler Gordon, wide receiver Luther Burden III, defensive tackle Gervon Dexter, cornerback Tyrique Stevenson, and tackle Ozzy Trapilo, those are just some of the names Poles has drafted and have made an impact on the Bears roster in their short time. On Friday, Chicago will have not only one, but two draft picks in the second round, and they could go any which way.
But here’s how I think the Bears could go at No. 57: Safety time The safety options will be plenty in the second round, and for as much hype Emmanuel McNeil-Warren has gotten, I can see him falling out of the first round, and the possibility of Treydan Stukes going higher is certainly likely. At pick No.
57, safety options are realistic, and as I’ve mocked before, Chicago taking Stukes from Arizona would perfectly fit into the Dennis Allen scheme. His speed and versatility to play near the line of scrimmage and deep over the top are qualities you want in a free safety. Chicago at the moment only has free-agent addition Coby Bryant and Elijah Hicks as reliable safety options, but Hicks isn't likely to earn a starting job.
They need to shore up the room, both adding a starter and with depth. Like Jaquan Brisker, who was selected in the second round, Stukes would be the best fit for the Bears at No. 57.