The NFL Scouting Combine is in the rearview mirror, which means it’s time to revisit the Chicago Bears’ draft outlook and roll out Mock Draft 2.0.
As always, the same reminder applies: this is an exploratory exercise, not a prediction. We’re still in the early stages of the offseason, and the Bears’ roster picture remains very much in flux. If anything, the last week reinforced just how quickly things can change. Drew Dalman’s sudden retirement created a new hole along the offensive line, while speculation surrounding a potential Maxx Crosby trade continues to swirl without anything concrete materializing. Add in the possibility of a splash signing like Trey Hendrickson in free agency, and it’s clear that the Bears’ needs — and priorities — could still shift significantly in the coming weeks.
That’s why this version of the mock remains intentionally simple. There are no trades. Free agency opens next week, and it’s far more productive to revisit the trade market once we have a clearer picture of Chicago’s roster and cap commitments. For now, the goal is to continue identifying player fits, positional value, and how the Bears might begin shaping the roster for the next stage of their competitive window.
This mock also reflects what we learned in Indianapolis. The combine always serves as the first major information checkpoint of the draft cycle — validating athletic profiles, confirming measurements, and occasionally reshuffling the board when prospects either exceed or fall short of expectations. While testing numbers don’t tell the entire story, they help sharpen the conversation around archetypes and where teams might prioritize certain positions.
Free agency will inevitably reshape the board again, and we’ll circle back later this month with Mock Draft 3.0 once those dominoes begin to fall. Until then, consider this another snapshot of the process, a post-combine look at how the Bears might approach the draft if the board broke their way today.
Screenshot via Chicago Bears/YouTubeChicago Bears 7-Round Mock Draft: 2.0
Round 1, Pick 25: Peter Woods | DI | Clemson
If the Bears address the edge position in free agency or via trade (whether that’s Trey Hendrickson, Maxx Crosby, or another veteran addition), the focus of their defensive front quickly shifts inside. Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods fits that need perfectly and could be an ideal target if he’s still on the board at No. 25.
Woods is a disruptor who plays with explosive burst and violent hands. He fires out of his stance with excellent leverage, routinely getting underneath offensive linemen and creating immediate disruption in the backfield. Clemson moved him around the defensive front during his three-year career, and his twitchy lateral quickness and upper-body power allow him to win gaps quickly as both a run defender and interior pass rusher.
Against the run, Woods plays with the kind of intensity coaches crave. He stacks blockers, keeps his eyes in the backfield, and has a knack for shedding blocks at the right moment to finish plays. When he’s able to win early with leverage, his closing burst shows up in a hurry.
© Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORKThe question (and the reason he could realistically be available in this range) is production. Woods’ 2025 season didn’t match the lofty expectations that followed him into the year, finishing with just 2.0 sacks and 3.5 tackles for loss. His lack of elite length and occasional tendency to get stalemated when engaged have limited his statistical impact, and he’ll need to expand his pass-rush repertoire at the next level.
Still, the traits remain enticing. Woods has been at his best playing under 300 pounds, which aligns well with the penetrating three-technique role in Dennis Allen’s defense. If the Bears handle the edge elsewhere this offseason, landing a disruptive interior talent like Woods at No. 25 could represent a best-case outcome in Round 1.
Round 2, Pick 57: A.J. Haulcy | S | LSU
Chicago enters the spring with significant uncertainty at the safety position, with four safeties from the 2025 roster (including Kevin Byard III and Jaquan Brisker) on expiring contracts and scheduled to hit free agency next month. Depending on how negotiations with Byard play out and whether Brisker returns, the Bears could realistically be looking to fill at least one starting job on the back end.
That’s where A.J. Haulcy becomes a very interesting option in the second round.
Nicknamed “Mr. Give Me That” dating back to his high school days, Haulcy has built a reputation around taking the football away. He’s a compact, densely built safety with outstanding instincts and a natural feel for reading the quarterback. Whether he’s jumping passing lanes or arriving with force at the catch point, Haulcy consistently finds ways to impact the football.
© Kevin Jairaj-Imagn ImagesHis game blends two styles that don’t always show up in the same player. Haulcy has the ball skills of a true ballhawk but also brings a physical edge as a downhill defender, capable of running through receivers to separate them from the ball. His pattern recognition and decisiveness allow him to trigger quickly when plays develop in front of him.
The athletic profile does come with some limitations. Haulcy doesn’t possess elite top-end speed, which can make life difficult in true man coverage situations or when asked to patrol massive amounts of deep field. He’s generally more comfortable playing forward — driving on routes, closing on throws, and working downhill against the run — than operating as a pure single-high safety.
Still, the overall package projects well to the next level. Haulcy’s instincts, physicality, and football intelligence make him a natural fit in a zone-heavy defensive structure, which aligns nicely with what Dennis Allen typically asks from his safeties. With the Bears facing real turnover at the position this offseason, Haulcy represents the kind of pro-ready defender who could quickly stabilize the back end of the defense.
Round 3, Pick 89: Logan Jones | C | Iowa
Drew Dalman’s retirement changed the calculus for the Bears’ offensive line this offseason. While Chicago could look to stabilize the position in free agency (a veteran bridge option like Tyler Biadasz makes sense), the long-term answer at center may still come through the draft. That makes Iowa’s Logan Jones an intriguing Day 2 target.
Jones was one of the quieter Combine risers last week in Indianapolis. He ran a 4.91 forty-yard dash, tied for the fastest among offensive linemen, reinforcing what shows up on tape: a center with excellent movement skills and quickness off the snap. At Iowa, he consistently played with urgency in his feet and controlled hand placement, staying inside his frame while working defenders laterally.
The profile comes with a few limitations. Jones is somewhat undersized with shorter arms, which can create problems against longer nose tackles who win with quick hands at the point of attack. Iowa’s offense also limited his true pass sets, meaning he’ll still need to prove he can consistently anchor against NFL interior rushers and operate with greater range in protection.
Iowa OC Logan Jones tells him "that's TWICE I got you!" pic.twitter.com/T20s3zofhs
— Lance Zierlein (@LanceZierlein) February 21, 2026Where Jones really shines is in the run game, particularly in zone concepts. His athleticism and initial quickness allow him to reach defenders and climb to the second level effectively, which is exactly the skill set Ben Johnson likes to see offensively. Johnson ran outside zone at one of the highest rates in the league last season, a system that aligns nicely with Jones’ strengths.
The pass protection in production is encouraging as well. Over the last two seasons, Jones logged 616 pass-block snaps, allowing just one sack and eight pressures while posting an 87.6 pass-blocking grade from Pro Football Focus. For a player with his experience and technical polish, that’s the kind of baseline that suggests he could compete for playing time relatively early in his career.
Jones may not carry the prototype size teams look for at the position, and his center-only profile could narrow his market. But if the Bears plan to bridge the position in free agency while developing a long-term solution behind the scenes, Jones has the athletic traits, technique, and scheme fit to step into the role eventually.
© Jeffrey Becker-Imagn ImagesRound 4, Pick 129 (via LAR): Kyle Louis | LB | Pitt
Linebacker is another spot where the Bears could quietly look to add speed and versatility on Day 3. With the modern NFL leaning heavily on sub-packages and coverage responsibilities for second-level defenders, players who can run, cover, and create turnovers are increasingly valuable. Pitt linebacker Kyle Louis fits that mold.
Louis brings the type of athletic profile that immediately jumps off the page. He turned heads at the NFL Scouting Combine, finishing no lower than fourth in any workout among linebackers and posting a 4.53 forty-yard dash, a 39.5-inch vertical, and a 10-foot-9 broad jump. His testing backed up what shows up on tape: a rangy, explosive athlete with the ability to close quickly on the football.
At Pitt, Louis built his reputation as a coverage-oriented linebacker with strong instincts. He’s decisive when dropping into zone and shows good awareness working in passing lanes, while also having the fluidity to stay attached to routes in man coverage. Those ball skills and recognition allow him to flip the field quickly when the opportunity presents itself.
LB #9 Kyle Louis of @Pitt_FB is an athletic tweener who is all over the field.His size may concern some, but he can play as a true Will or as a Big Nickel.☑️Range & pursuit☑️Blitz & cover skills☑️Can stay clean and work through trash☑️ST demon#H2P #Scouting #NFLDraft2026 pic.twitter.com/L9H7kaTfCC
— Nathan Cooper (@ncoopdraft) February 13, 2026The challenge with Louis comes in the run game. At 6-foot, 220 pounds, he’s undersized for a traditional linebacker role and can struggle when forced to take on blocks at the point of attack. Rather than stacking and shedding, he often absorbs contact and ends up finishing plays as a drag-down tackler near the line of scrimmage or in space.
That profile means teams will need a clear plan for deploying him. But in today’s league, players with coverage ability and high-end athleticism can carve out valuable roles as sub-package defenders. Louis’ combine performance (paired with his instincts and range) suggests he has the tools to become exactly that while he continues to develop his run-defense technique.
© Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesRound 5, Pick 163: Caden Curry | ED | Ohio State
If the Bears address the edge position earlier in the offseason (whether through free agency or a trade), adding developmental depth on Day 3 still makes plenty of sense. Ohio State’s Caden Curry offers an intriguing blend of size, versatility, and production that could make him a worthwhile swing in the middle rounds.
Curry broke out in a big way in 2025, finishing the season with 66 tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss, and 11 sacks. It was the kind of statistical leap that put him squarely on the radar of NFL scouts after spending the early part of his career rotating along a deep Ohio State defensive front.
Physically, Curry checks several boxes that teams look for in a versatile edge defender. He has good size, plays with a sturdy base, and shows the lower-body power needed to push the pocket. He’s capable of lining up as a traditional edge rusher in both even and odd fronts, and Ohio State also used him inside at times to generate interior pressure in sub-packages.
Caden Curry – DE hybrid Some of Curry's 11 Sacks from 2025 are presented here, as the 6-3, 260 lb Curry lined up anywhere from a 9 tech, 4i, or even NT/"0" in Matt Patricia's versatile scheme.#NFLDraft2026 #NFLDraft #OhioState #osu #NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/UanAuXO8wg
— All 22 Films (@All_22_NFL_Cuts) February 14, 2026The tape, however, still reflects a player who is developing. Curry’s pass-rush approach can feel a bit raw at times; he doesn’t consistently win with burst off the edge and is still building out a reliable set of counter moves to stress offensive tackles. More aggression at the point of attack would also help him better control blocks and dictate positioning in the run game.
That said, the athletic profile gives him some additional flexibility. Curry is comfortable dropping into space when asked and fits the mold of a stand-up edge defender who could contribute on special teams early in his career while continuing to refine his pass-rush arsenal. With just one full season as a starter under his belt, there’s reason to believe his best football is still ahead of him.
Round 7, Pick 239: Noah Whittington | RB | Oregon
By the time the seventh round rolls around, teams are usually hunting for versatile players who can carve out a role somewhere on the roster, whether that’s on offense, special teams, or both. Oregon running back Noah Whittington fits that mold as a well-rounded back who can contribute in multiple phases.
Whittington runs with a low center of gravity and a strong lower half that helps him power through contact. He’s a downhill runner who isn’t afraid to lower his shoulder and finish runs, but he also shows patience behind the line of scrimmage. His vision and quick processing allow him to press the line effectively before finding his lane, making him a comfortable fit in both zone and gap run schemes.
"This is my favorite run of the entire Draft cycle." – @MoveTheSticks on this insane run from @oregonfootball RB Noah Whittington2026 NFL Combine on @nflnetworkStream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/pjqdLbuuhK
— NFL (@NFL) February 28, 2026His shorter frame works to his advantage in tight spaces. Whittington does a good job hiding behind his offensive line before accelerating into the second level, pairing his footwork with sharp lateral agility to slip past defenders in the alley. That ability to string together cuts and force missed tackles gives him some real utility as a change-of-pace back.
There’s also value in the passing game. A former high school wide receiver, Whittington looks natural running routes out of the backfield. His quick feet help him create separation on option routes and short-breaking patterns, and he’s comfortable catching the ball away from his body. Add in some experience as a kick returner, and he checks several of the boxes teams look for when filling out the back end of the roster.
Round 7, Pick 241 (via CLE): Logan Fano | ED | Utah
If the Bears are looking to take another swing on the edge late in the draft, Utah defensive end Logan Fano makes a lot of sense in the seventh round.
Fano quietly put together one of the more impressive individual reps at Senior Bowl practices last week, bull-rushing and overpowering Iowa tackle Gennings Dunker — the first time Dunker looked outmatched all week. It was a reminder that while Fano may not be a flash prospect, he has the strength and technique to win against NFL-caliber competition.
twitter.com/draftlives_here/status/2016259930114949512?s=20On tape, Fano shows solid first-step quickness and good lateral explosiveness, traits that allow him to work across a blocker’s face and generate push when his hands land correctly. His production backs it up: Fano posted a 24.5 percent pass-rush win rate on true pass sets this season, an encouraging number for a late-round edge projection.
He’s not a bendy, corner-turning rusher, and he’s unlikely ever to be a high-volume sack artist. But as a developmental edge, one can set a firm edge, compete with power, and carve out a role on early downs and special teams. In the seventh round, you’re betting on traits and motor. Fano brings both — and his week in Mobile showed he belongs in the conversation.
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