Breakdown and analysis of new Bears rookie Jordan van den Berg

The Chicago Bears selected Georgia Tech defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg with the 213th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Van den Berg, who hails from Johannesburg, South Africa, is an explosive athlete who is a great fit for Dennis Allen's defense. Last season at Georgia Tech, he totaled 44 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and three sacks as a first-team All-ACC selection.

Van den Berg, who spent three years at Penn State before transferring to Georgia Tech for his final two seasons, totaled 90 total tackles, 5. 5 sacks, one forced fumble and 56 total quarterback pressures. Here's a quick rundown on van den Berg: The Basics Height : 6-foot-3 Weight : 310 pounds Age : 24 From : Johannesburg, South Africa Breakdown Jordan van den Berg began to hit his stride at Georgia Tech in 2024 after three quiet years as a backup at Penn State.

Elite testing numbers at his pro day will send scouts back to the tape for further evaluation. He possesses disruptive first-step quickness and heavy hands to beat blocks. He carries average mass and below-average length.

He needs to prove he can take on NFL blockers at the point of attack. The career production looks a little light on paper, but van den Berg appears to possess translatable traits that could entice a team with a one-gapping defensive front to draft him on Day 3. -- Lance Zierlein Dane Brugler's Scouting Report Jordan van den Berg, who has four brothers, was born and raised in South Africa by his parents (Michael van den Berg and Lisa Hendry).