The 2025 NFL draft has arrived, and while the football world waits, the final mock drafts are being released. For the Chicago Bears, the intrigue has picked up in a big way with many rumors flying about the team reportedly being interested in trading up, specifically for running back Ashton Jeanty, who has been all over the early first round.
For one last time, here is our seven-round mock draft for the Chicago Bears. No trades, no buying into wild rumors, just simply seven selections, with four of them coming within the first 75 picks. It’s time for new head coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles to put an exclamation point on their offseason, and drafting intelligently should be the stamp they’re all looking for.
The draft has finally arrived! Enjoy our final seven-round Bears mock:
Round 1, Pick 10: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
The pick is in. After all the debate and several mock drafts, the Bears should continue to focus on their rebuilding of the offensive line in front of Caleb Williams. In over 2,100 collegiate snaps at Missouri, Armand Membou only allowed three sacks, and that’s the type of protection that is needed at the next level, if he can translate it over. Braxton Jones is in the final year of his contract, and recovering from a fractured fibula, and Membou could bring serious competition for the starting left tackle spot.
Round 2, Pick 39: Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
There is no shortage of talented running backs in this year’s draft class, and if the Bears wisely choose to focus on the trenches in the first round, and grabbing Kaleb Johnson in the second round would be another slam-dunk pick. A bruising yet fast runner who would certainly pair well with D’Andre Swift, Johnson would quickly upgrade the Bears running back room. Last season at Iowa, Johnson ran for 1,537 yards and 21 touchdowns.
Round 2, Pick 41: Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas
For quite a while, Nic Scourton was the edge rusher mocked to the Bears at this selection, but Landon Jackson would be just as good of a selection in the second round. Jackson’s got first round talent, but his elite pass rushing skills are not there quite yet. Jackson is a good fit for a player who could come in behind Montez Sweat and Dayo Odeyingbo, get opportunities when called upon, and learn from the veterans in front of him.
Round 3, Pick 72: Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green
Harold Fannin Jr. best fits as a TE2 and that would work perfectly behind Cole Kmet to establish a fun 1-2 punch at the tight end position. Credited for his ability to make plays after the catch and has a nose for the football, Fannin would be just another weapon for quarterback Caleb Williams, and he wouldn’t have to live up to much pressure early on with multiple veterans ahead of him.
Round 5: David Walker, EDGE, Central Arkansas
David Walker had a highly productive collegiate career totaling 31 sacks and 191 tackles while playing for Central Arkansas in three seasons. He’s undersized for the edge rusher position at the NFL level, but with the Bears having plenty of depth at the position this year, Walker can be used as a pass-rushing specialist if he falls to them in the fifth round. A player with Walker’s talent could be taken to the next level with Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator.
Round 7, Pick 233: Ricky White III, WR, UNLV
Chicago has added plenty of wide receiver depth, but Ricky White III could excel at the NFL level as a special teams contributor. The Bears have added key special teams players this offseason in returner Devin Duvernay and wide receiver Miles Boykin, but those are one-year deals. White would have an opportunity to compete with Tyler Scott for a roster spot, and if he can win that spot, he’d have a great mentor to learn from in Duvernay. This past season with the UNLV Rebels, White was named the Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Year.
Round 7, Pick 240: Dean Clark, S, Fresno State
Kevin Byard is the final year of his contract and Jaquan Brisker had serious health concerns missing 12 games with a concussion last year. The work the Bears have done this offseason will allow them to fill holes and depth on the roster, so taking a flier on a safety who could bring depth wouldn’t be a bad idea. Dean Clark tracks more as a free safety at the next level and would have an opportunity to learn from two of the most talented players at the safety position.
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