{"id":226036,"date":"2025-04-07T13:00:19","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T17:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=226036"},"modified":"2025-09-25T11:59:39","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T15:59:39","slug":"bears-mock-draft-with-a-surprising-twist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/04\/07\/bears-mock-draft-with-a-surprising-twist\/","title":{"rendered":"Bears Mock Draft With A Surprising Twist"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the offseason in full swing, the Chicago Bears now turn their attention to the 2025 NFL Draft. At the NFL Owners Meeting, GM Ryan Poles hinted at the shape of this year’s class, noting that while there are fewer blue-chip prospects, there’s a wide range of high-quality talent projected to go between the first and third rounds.<\/a> Read into that however you want, but it certainly sounds like Poles is open to moving down from the 10th pick if the right offer comes along. If a team like the Indianapolis Colts<\/a> becomes aggressive in targeting a player like tight end Tyler Warren,<\/a> the Bears should be ready to make a deal. In this scenario, they do just that\u2014moving down in Round 1 while gaining valuable draft capital in return. Here’s how a full seven-round Bears mock draft could shake out.<\/p>\n

Bears Mock Draft With A Surprising Twist<\/h2>\n

Trade Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chicago Bears Receive: Picks 14, 45<\/strong><\/p>\n

Indianapolis Colts Receive: Pick 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Round 1, Pick 14 (Via IND): CB Will Johnson, Michigan<\/h3>\n

This may come as a surprise, but it could be a franchise-altering decision. Will Johnson<\/a> is one of the premier cornerbacks in the draft\u2014a true lockdown player who can match up with anyone. While cornerback isn’t a pressing need, the Bears can afford to take the best player available, especially after trading down.<\/p>\n

Round 2, Pick 39: OG Donovan Jackson, Ohio State<\/h3>\n

Donovan Jackson<\/a> has all the traits of a long-term NFL starter. It’s fitting that the Bears recently traded for Joe Thuney,<\/a> because Jackson brings a similar skill set: versatility to play guard or tackle, elite football IQ, and excellent technique. If he’s on the board at 39, it’s a no-brainer pick.<\/p>\n

Round 2, Pick 41: RB Kaleb Johnson, Iowa<\/h3>\n

There’s no doubt that the Bears will draft a running back this year, and Kaleb Johnson<\/a> would be an excellent pickup in the second round. He’s a physical back with excellent vision and a knack for breaking tackles, posting a 0.257 missed tackles forced per touch rate, which ranks better than TreVeyon Henderson,<\/a> Omarion Hampton,<\/a> and Quinshon Judkins.<\/a><\/p>\n