Film study: New Bears UDFA Caden Barnett a nasty, explosive guard
WCG’s lead draft analyst breaks down new Bears guard and UDFA signing Caden Barnett.
Of the Bears’ undrafted free agent signings, the highest-rated on my board is Wyoming offensive lineman Cade Barnett. A three-year starter at Wyoming, Barnett spent 2023 and 2024 as the Cowboys’ starting right tackle. In 2025, he kicked inside to right guard and earned all-conference recognition for his performance.
He was a wrestler in high school, and that shows in his capabilities in the trenches. Barnett is the No. 305 overall player on my board for the 2026 NFL Draft and is my fourth-best guard prospect who ended up not getting drafted.
I’m intrigued by him as a potential fit for the 53-man roster; here are my thoughts on the man nicknamed the “Vanilla Gorilla”. THE NUMBERS Height: 6’4” Weight: 316 pounds RAS: 9. 54 2025 PFSN OL Impact Score : 79.
2 (3rd for Mountain West guards) 2025 sacks allowed: 1 Career blocking snaps: 2,275 Reps at right tackle: 1,502 Reps at right guard: 755 List of accomplishments: 2025 second-team All-Mountain West THREAD: New #Bears G Caden Barnett, aka “the Vanilla Gorilla”, is an intriguing UDFA signing with a genuine chance to crack the 53-man roster. — Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) April 26, 2026 I like Caden Barnett best as a guard, but he has 1,502 snaps at right tackle, too. Good versatility.