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Chicago Bears
8 total picks · 2 S · 2 WR · 1 IOL · 1 TE · 1 CB · 1 DT
Bears' 2026 draft class focused on S and IOL — an attempt to address roster priorities with a mix of immediate starters and long-term developmental bets. Read each report below for our take on fit, role, and fantasy implications.
R1 · Pick 25S
DT
Dillon Thieneman
CHI·Oregon
Strengths
- Plus range from the deep half
- Versatile box/deep usage at Oregon
- Smart pre-snap diagnoser
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R2 · Pick 57IOL
LJ
Logan Jones
CHI·Iowa
Strengths
- Plus anchor against power
- Three-year starter at Iowa
- Smart pre-snap recognition
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R3 · Pick 69TE
SR
Sam Roush
CHI·Stanford
Strengths
- Plus inline blocker
- Versatile alignment at Stanford
- Smart route-runner against zone
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R3 · Pick 89WR
ZT
Zavion Thomas
CHI·LSU
Strengths
- Reliable hands at the catch point
- Refined at LSU, with high-end college production
- Plus YAC creator after the catch
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R4 · Pick 124CB
MM
Malik Muhammad
CHI·Texas
Strengths
- Refined zone instincts
- Productive at Texas with multiple PBUs
- Plus competitiveness at the catch point
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R5 · Pick 164DT
AS
Anthony Smith
CHI·Minnesota
Strengths
- Two-gap run defender
- Disruptive interior presence at Minnesota
- Active hands as a pass rusher
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R6 · Pick 204WR
RF
Ryan Flournoy
CHI·Southeast Missouri State
Strengths
- Reliable hands at the catch point
- Refined at Southeast Missouri State, with high-end college production
- Tough through contact
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R7 · Pick 244S
PM
Patrick McMorris
CHI·California
Strengths
- Reliable downhill tackler
- Versatile box/deep usage at California
- Smart pre-snap diagnoser
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