The Chicago Bears were heavily overhyped entering the 2024 season, receiving exaggerated praise for having the best supporting cast ever for a rookie quarterback. We called out this misguided assessment at the time and were proven right. Now, our goal is to improve the Bears' roster to the point where those claims could actually hold true.

 

In our 7-round 2025 NFL mock draft for the Chicago Bears, we aim to balance selecting the best available players with addressing specific team needs. The Bears have an abundance of draft picks, but they must make the most of these opportunities to succeed. The next head coach will play a crucial role in that process.

Chicago Bears 2025 NFL Mock Draft

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Round 1, No. 10 Overall: Kelvin Banks, OT, Texas

There's not a more important goal than to walk out of the 2025 NFL Draft with a revamped offensive line. Whether the Bears hit the position hard in free agency or grab a few rookies, Ryan Poles can't keep the status quo here. 

Kelvin Banks is the ideal answer. The towering left tackle is the best pass-blocker in the class, showing the traits needed to reach a perennial Pro Bowl level. His advanced pass-blocking numbers are better than some of his tape, but the discrepancy also speaks to his effectiveness despite being raw.

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Round 2, No. 39 Overall: Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall

I'm thrilled to land a top-20 player on my board in the second round. The Bears desperately need to inject a partner pass-rusher across from Montez Sweat, who predictably dropped in his performance in 2024. Mike Green is a speed-end who dominated at Marshall with his unique flexibility and contact balance.

There's a good chance he goes much higher with the combine performance that many are expecting. While the competition concerns are valid, Green has been the best player on the field in most matchups. 

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Round 2, No. 41 Overall: Jonah Savaiinaea, IOL, Arizona

Did I mention the Bears have to be aggressive in addressing the line? With both guard spots potentially up for replacement, hitting a home run with Jonah Savaiinaea in the second-round is clutch. Another powerful, big-bodied blocker who loves to get into space and maul people, Savaiinaea, is this year's version of Darnell Wright.

Projected to move inside from tackle to guard, the former Arizona Wildcat might be the top interior blocker in the class.

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Round 3, No. 72 Overall: Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State

The D'Andre Swift contract was a mistake, and Chicago is stuck with him for another year. He won't stop Chicago from adding a better talent in a loaded running back class. I went with my favorite guy on the board, Quinshon Judkins.

Although Judkins hasn't enjoyed the 2024 season most expected, getting him at this point is a massive steal. His contact balance and quickness are tremendous, and he's a three-down playmaker. Everything Chicago does must complement Caleb Williams, and Judkins certainly fits.

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Round 5, No. 147 Overall: Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State

I think wide receiver is a pretty interesting roster need for Chicago. Keenan Allen was a bust for 2024, and DJ Moore's new contract is one of the more concerning in the league. Between Allen looking old and Moore's inconsistent hands and effort, the Bears might want to future-proof the position with a mid-round value pick.

Tory Horton is a great vertical option in a class lacking proven ones. I thought he'd be a mid-round 2024 prospect, and with an injury ending his season prematurely this past fall, he's a great option. Horton should run in the 4.4s and plays even fast, plus offers a reliable catch radius to bank on.

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Round 6, No. 197 Overall: Gabe Jacas, DL, Illinois

Able to play across multiple fronts and get into the backfield as a pass-rusher, Gabe Jacas is in the Gervon Dexter mold. A thickly-built presence with surprising quickness and closing ability, Jacas is a competitor. That should be perfect to integrate into the defensive tackle position. 

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Round 7, No. 233 Overall: Tommi Hill, CB, Nebraska

Tommi Hill came out of the first few weeks of the season a huge winner, but injuries slowed his momentum. The 6-foot, 205-pounder would be a great value here.

With his length, speed, and physicality, Hill is scheme versatile and fairly trustworthy in coverage. His advanced numbers aren't amazing, but his 2023 tape and output were elite. You're hoping Hill gets back to his 2023 and early 2024 level of play by taking him, and if he hits, he'll make this class one that defines the team's next four years.

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Round 7, No. 244 Overall: Tonka Hemingway, DL, South Carolina

Another body in the trenches can't hurt. 2024 was a good year for Tonka Hemingway, who is shorter but quick. The Bears must look to stash as many bodies as they can to make a jump in play next year. I think Hemingway is a more rosterable player than Byron Cowart was in 2024.