{"id":230018,"date":"2025-04-25T09:00:42","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T13:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=230018"},"modified":"2025-04-25T02:23:21","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T06:23:21","slug":"top-day-2-draft-targets-for-the-chicago-bears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/04\/25\/top-day-2-draft-targets-for-the-chicago-bears\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Day 2 Draft Targets for the Chicago Bears"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"575\">The Chicago Bears caught many fans off guard by selecting Michigan tight end <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/02\/24\/2025-nfl-draft-scouting-report-colston-loveland-michigan\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Colston Loveland<\/a> in the first round of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-draft\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">2025 NFL Draft.<\/a> For those puzzled by the move, it&#8217;s worth noting that new head coach Ben Johnson used 12 personnel (two tight ends) on <a href=\"https:\/\/sumersports.com\/teams\/offensive\/personnel-tendency\/?personnel=12\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">32.2% of offensive snaps last season,<\/a> the third-highest in the NFL. There&#8217;s a vision in place to utilize both Cole Kmet and Loveland on the field together, with Loveland expected to thrive in a Bears uniform. If the pick still doesn&#8217;t sit right, the silver lining is that Chicago holds two second-round selections and another in the third round on Day 2, giving them multiple chances to add impact talent. With that in mind, here are some of the top Day 2 draft targets the Bears could consider.<\/p>\n<h2>Top Day 2 Draft Targets for the Chicago Bears<\/h2>\n<h3>Defensive End<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mike Green, Marshall<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nic Scourton, Texas A&amp;M<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>JT Tuimoloau, Ohio State<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Landon Jackson, Arkansas<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Princely Umanmielen, Ole Miss<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Jordan Burch, Oregon<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/01\/30\/2025-nfl-draft-scouting-report-mike-green-marshall\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Mike Green<\/a> has first-round talent but slipped due to character concerns. While he may not be the perfect fit for Dennis Allen&#8217;s scheme, his ability to make plays on defense is undeniable. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/03\/21\/donovan-ezeiruaku-2025-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Donovan Ezeiruaku,<\/a> surprisingly still on the board, stands out for his burst and bend despite being undersized at 6&#8217;3&#8243;, 248 pounds.<\/p>\n<h3>Running Back<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kaleb Johnson, Iowa<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Damien Martinez, Miami<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Yes, it&#8217;s sad the Bears missed out on <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/04\/24\/ashton-jeanty-superstar-running-back-dynasty-outlook\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Ashton Jeanty,<\/a> but luckily for them, this year it&#8217;s a loaded class at running back. One of the Ohio State RBs would be an excellent pick-up, and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/02\/18\/2025-nfl-draft-scouting-report-kaleb-johnson-iowa\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Kaleb Johnson<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/03\/29\/2025-nfl-draft-scouting-report-damien-martinez-miami\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Damien Martinez<\/a> are two other backs who fit what the Bears want.<\/p>\n<h3>Cornerback<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Will Johnson, Michigan<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Shavon Revel Jr., East Carolina<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Trey Amos, Ole Miss<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Azareye&#8217;h Thomas, Florida State<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Corner isn&#8217;t an immediate need, but with so much talent still available, it&#8217;s hard to ignore. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/03\/29\/unwrapping-a-bears-first-round-draft-dilemma-will-johnson\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Will Johnson&#8217;s<\/a> availability this late is shocking, and pairing any of these prospects with Jaylon Johnson would create an even more dynamic secondary.<\/p>\n<h3>Safety<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Xavier Watts, Notre Dame<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kevin Winston Jr., Penn State<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Andrew Mukuba, Texas<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/01\/20\/2025-nfl-draft-early-scouting-report-nick-emmanwori-south-carolina\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Nick Emmanwori<\/a> put on a show at the combine, scoring a perfect <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MathBomb\/status\/1914427443869331748\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">10.00 Relative Athletic Score<\/a>, and uses his athleticism to break on the ball and make plays on defense. If the Bears want to upgrade at safety, they&#8217;ll have options.<\/p>\n<h3>Defensive Tackle<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Darius Alexander, Toledo<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Shemar Turner, Texas A&amp;M<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>T.J. Sanders, South Carolina<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Omarr Norman-Lott, Tennessee<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>CJ West, Indiana<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/04\/23\/2025-nfl-draft-scouting-report-darius-alexander\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Darius Alexander<\/a> may have fallen out of the first round due to his age (24), but he&#8217;s a solid pass rusher as a DT and has the tools to immediately be an impact player at the NFL level. Personally, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/04\/10\/omarr-norman-lott-2025-nfl-draft-scouting-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Omarr Norman-Lott<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/04\/07\/cj-west-2025-nfl-scouting-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">CJ West<\/a> are two names that deserve more attention. Norman-Lott is an explosive player who is violent on the inside and gets to the quarterback. West has a powerful punch and eats up double teams on a regular basis.<\/p>\n<h3>Offensive Guard<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Jonah Savaiinaea, Arizona<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tate Ratledge, Georgia<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Marcus Mbow, Purdue<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Miles Frazier, LSU<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A draft crush, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/02\/01\/2025-nfl-draft-scouting-report-jonah-savaiinaea-arizona\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Jonah Savaiinaea<\/a> would be the future of the Bears&#8217; offensive line when Joe Thuney is gone. He&#8217;s already playing like a Bear up front, neutralizing defenders as soon as he gets his hands on them. It&#8217;s not a huge need, but there are some quality guards available.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main Image: Butch Dill &#8211; USA Today Sports<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With plenty of draft capital in rounds two and three, here are some of the top Day 2 draft targets for the Chicago Bears.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4976,"featured_media":230043,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[23,1647],"tags":[32605,7403,33463,33185,33349,32912,32993,33139,32930,32874,33020,32479,10069,33221],"class_list":["post-230018","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bears","category-nfl-draft","tag-2025-nfl-draft","tag-chicago-bears-news","tag-cj-west","tag-damien-martinez","tag-darius-alexander","tag-donovan-ezeiruaku","tag-jonah-savaiinaea","tag-kaleb-johnson","tag-mike-green","tag-nick-emmanwori","tag-omarr-norman-lott","tag-quinshon-judkins","tag-treveyon-henderson","tag-will-johnson"],"modified_by":"Isaac Zuniga","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/230018","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4976"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=230018"}],"version-history":[{"count":35,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/230018\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":230058,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/230018\/revisions\/230058"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/230043"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=230018"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=230018"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=230018"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}