The wait is finally over: the 2025 NFL Draft starts today.
Draft Day will bring an end to the endless months of speculation, rumors and predictions made by everyone under the sun, from draft experts to talking heads to the typical fan in La Grange, Illinois.
Naturally, we had to squeeze in one last mock draft for the Bears before the draft actually kicks off.
For my final mock draft, I will be operating under the assumption that the Bears stay put with all of their picks. I don’t expect they will, but I’m keeping everything as it stands to present potential opportunities where Chicago stands heading into the draft.
I’m also trying to keep a sense of realism, so since I don’t anticipate players like Ashton Jeanty or Will Campbell falling to No. 10 as things currently stand, I won’t go in that direction.
Without further ado, here is my final Bears seven-round 2025 mock draft.
Round 1: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
The way rumors are playing out, there’s a very good chance that, if Warren is available at No. 10, he’ll be the best player available on my board. For that alone, he’s worth consideration for my pick here.
Warren is a physical tight end with very good body control, reliable hands and the ability to work himself open in the soft spots of zone coverage. I feel confident in him being an above-average starting tight end at the next level. In Year 1, he’ll be a great pairing with Cole Kmet. Going forward, he could be Ben Johnson’s star tight end in Chicago’s passing attack.
Round 2: Jonah Savaiinaea, OG, Arizona
Addressing the offensive line in some capacity would make sense for the Bears early in the 2025 draft. Between Braxton Jones and Joe Thuney’s impending free agency and Jonah Jackson coming off an injury and a down year, they need insurance of some kind.
Savaiinaea’s ability to project as both a tackle or a guard help his case for Chicago here, and he fits the nasty demeanor that should make him endearing to Bears fans. His play strength, physicality, pad level and good size-adjusted athleticism should make him a solid starter in the league.
Round 2: Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
The Bears need some additional juice in the backfield to pair with D’Andre Swift for 2025, as well as to potentially replace him as the 1A at running back going forward.
Should the Bears not have Jeanty available at No. 10, and should they pass on Omarion Hampton in Round 1, Judkins is my top choice. He’s a better complement to Swift as a powerful back than TreVeyon Henderson, and he’s more explosive than Kaleb Johnson. In my eyes, he’s a worthy investment at No. 41.
Round 3: Omarr Norman-Lott, DT, Tennessee
Though much of the Bears’ free agency period was spent on the trenches, they don’t have a long-term option opposite Gervon Dexter at defensive tackle, with Grady Jarrett and Andrew Billings both over 30.
Considering Norman-Lott took a top-30 visit with the Bears, he’s clearly on their radar in some capacity. What he lacks in elite size, he makes up for with his first-step acceleration, his low center of gravity and his refined set of techniques he uses to stack and shed blocks.
Round 5: Jah Joyner, EDGE, Minnesota
Some might be disappointed in waiting until Round 5 to take an edge rusher, but Joyner fits the mold the Bears and Dennis Allen like at the position. He’s 6-foot-4 and 262 pounds with an 82nd-percentile wingspan and a 4.60 40-yard dash. He’s raw as a processor and doesn’t have a deep toolbox as a pass-rusher, but his length, athleticism and motor against the run are encouraging.
Round 7: Chandler Martin, LB, Memphis
A two-time first-team All-AAC during his time at Memphis, Martin is a bit undersized but offers impressive closing speed and agility, making him rangy in pursuit. He stays low and measured at the second level and works hard as a blitzing defender, even if his play strength isn’t anything to write home about.
Round 7: Beaux Collins, WR, Notre Dame
Collins is a local visit the Bears brought in, measuring in at 6-foot-3 and 201 pounds. He’s a physical wideout with solid deep speed and impressive ball skills tracking the deep ball in the air. His production and route tree leave a bit to be desired, but I like him as a backup ‘X’ receiver who can contribute on special teams.
