The Bears’ 2026 draft class ranks as the most athletic class league-wide by average NGS athleticism score at 83.
Each of Chicago’s first six picks earned an NGS athleticism score of 76 or better.
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The Bears drafted Arizona State linebacker Keyshaun Elliott at No. 166.
Here @FDuffyNFL on Elliott: "3-year starter at MLB for two different programs. Big, stout downhill thumper with good key and diagnose ability in the box, particularly against the run."
For those wondering, yes. I will be doing my yearly UDFA tracker. We've got another 3 or so hours to go, but here's the link. #Bears
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QUOTE OF THE DAY -- Bears cornerback Malik Muhammad on playing in big games:
"You dominate everybody. When it's time to put your nuts on the floor, you gotta go dominate. I mean, it's just like second nature. When it's a big game, shoot, we ’bout to get up for it."
The Broncos barely drafted.
The Rams drafted their 2028 (maybe) QB and their 26th tight end.
The Bills did everything they could not to make a first round pick.
The contenders told you what this draft is.
Bears assistant director of college scouting Francis St. Paul on WR Zavion Thomas: "This guy is going to be a weapon. This is one of the guys that Ben, when he saw the tape, started doing his little rocking and you could tell he was really excited about him."
Devin Bush allowed 0.49 yards per coverage snap in 2025, the 2nd-fewest of any linebacker (min. 250).
Bush limited opponents to -0.73 EPA per target, the fewest of any NFL defender targeted 25+ times.
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#Bears collection of draft picks for April
Round-Overall pick
1-25
2-57
2-60 (from Buffalo)
3-89
4-129 (from LA Rams)
7-239 (from Philadelphia thru Jacksonville & Cleveland)
7-241
UFA Safety Coby Bryant
-Quick trigger + range. Covers a lot of ground in an instant
-Explosive & violent into contact
-Plays fast and w/ bad intentions, tenacity, & intensity
-Split field & single high (post or box) capable in coverage and vs the run
The Art of Coaching:
Be demanding.
Be disciplined.
Maintain Standards.
But do it through love.
This is one of the biggest challenges for a coach.
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