Bears draft picks tracker: Every selection, live grades

Ben Johnson was touted as the best hire of the 2025 NFL coaching cycle. He did not disappoint in his first season with the Chicago Bears . Johnson led the Bears to an 11-6 record, an NFC North title and the team's first playoff win since 2010.

Caleb Williams took a massive step forward in Johnson's quarterback-friendly offense and finished just 58 yards shy of becoming the first quarterback in Bears franchise history to throw for at least 4,000 yards in a single season. Chicago appears to be in a win-now window, with Williams still having two seasons remaining on his hyper-affordable rookie contract. That said, the team endured some important losses during the offseason, with center Drew Dalman retiring , wide receiver DJ Moore getting traded to the Bills and most of the team's safety corps leaving the team in free agency.

That will leave the Bears searching for some critical replacements in the 2026 NFL Draft while also trying to shore up its weaknesses along the defensive front. Here's everything to know about Chicago's picks, needs and outlook for the 2026 NFL Draft: Bears 2026 NFL Draft picks The Bears have seven picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here's the complete list: Round 1, Pick 25 Round 2, Pick 57 Round 2, Pick 60 (from Bills ) Round 3, Pick 89 Round 4, Pick 129 (from Rams) Round 7, Pick 239 (from Eagles via Jaguars and Browns) Round 7, Pick 241 Bears 2026 NFL Draft needs Edge rusher The Bears had the sixth-lowest pressure rate during the 2025 season, per NFL Next Gen Stats .

Montez Sweat has effectively been a one-man show on the edge, so adding a high-upside partner for him could allow Austin Booker and Dayo Odeyingbo to settle into the complementary roles for which they are better suited. Keep an eye on T. J.