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.

It's never too early to take a peek at what experts believe the Bears will do with their first-round pick in 2026. Our mock round-up:

With the top two receivers off the board, the Pack fill a need with the ballhawking Wildcat. Another player who could go much earlier in the evening, the Vikes give DC Brian Flores a ready-to-go toy to play with. Texans QB C.J. Stroud was sacked 52 times in 2024. Conerly will help remedy that gnarly situation.