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The Chicago Bears are gearing up for the 2026 NFL Draft, where they're slated to have seven picks, including four in the Top 89.
That all starts with the 25th overall pick, which marks the first time in four years where Chicago won't be drafting in the Top 10. Still, there should be no shortage of talent available near the back end of the draft, where the Bears are looking for the best player available to shore up the roster.
When looking at the history of the No. 25 pick, there have been some star players selected, including the current highest-paid center, but there have also been some failures. Can the Bears turn this next selection into a star? Only time will tell.
There are some big hits at No. 25 in the last 10 years, including wide receivers Brandon Ail and Marquise Brown, as well as tight end Dalton Kincaid and running back Travis Etienne. But Tyler Linderbaum has proven to be the best pick, as reflected in his massive three-year, $81 million contract -- including $60 million guaranteed -- with the Las Vegas Raiders. The three-time Pro Bowler is now the highest-paid interior lineman in NFL history.
There are a couple of duds on this list, but former Pittsburgh Steelers (and Chicago Bears) cornerback Artie Burns gets the bottom prize. Burns got off to an encouraging start with Pittsburgh before injuries derailed his career, both with the Steelers, Bears, Seattle Seahawks and most recently with the Miami Dolphins, where he suffered a torn ACL last season.
The Bears have several needs on the roster, all of which could be addressed at No. 25, but they'll also play by their best-available mentality. Some popular names that have been mocked to Chicago include safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, defensive tackles Peter Woods and Kayden McDonald, edge rusher Zion Young and offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor.
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That all starts with the 25th overall pick, which marks the first time in four years where Chicago won't be drafting in the Top 10. Still, there should be no shortage of talent available near the back end of the draft, where the Bears are looking for the best player available to shore up the roster.
When looking at the history of the No. 25 pick, there have been some star players selected, including the current highest-paid center, but there have also been some failures. Can the Bears turn this next selection into a star? Only time will tell.
Every player selected 25th overall in NFL draft since 2016
- 2025: Jaxson Dart, QB, New York Giants
- 2024: Jordan Morgan, OL, Green Bay Packers
- 2023: Dalton Kincaid, TE, Buffalo Bills
- 2022: Tyler Linderbaum, C, Baltimore Ravens
- 2021: Travis Etienne, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars
- 2020: Brandon Aiyuk, WR, San Francisco 49ers
- 2019: Marquise Brown, WR, Baltimore Ravens
- 2018: Hayden Hurst, TE, Baltimore Ravens
- 2017: Jabrill Peppers, S, Cleveland Browns
- 2016: Artie Burns, CB, Pittsburgh Steelers
Best pick: Tyler Linderbaum
There are some big hits at No. 25 in the last 10 years, including wide receivers Brandon Ail and Marquise Brown, as well as tight end Dalton Kincaid and running back Travis Etienne. But Tyler Linderbaum has proven to be the best pick, as reflected in his massive three-year, $81 million contract -- including $60 million guaranteed -- with the Las Vegas Raiders. The three-time Pro Bowler is now the highest-paid interior lineman in NFL history.
Worst pick: Artie Burns
There are a couple of duds on this list, but former Pittsburgh Steelers (and Chicago Bears) cornerback Artie Burns gets the bottom prize. Burns got off to an encouraging start with Pittsburgh before injuries derailed his career, both with the Steelers, Bears, Seattle Seahawks and most recently with the Miami Dolphins, where he suffered a torn ACL last season.
Possible picks for Bears at 25th overall
The Bears have several needs on the roster, all of which could be addressed at No. 25, but they'll also play by their best-available mentality. Some popular names that have been mocked to Chicago include safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, defensive tackles Peter Woods and Kayden McDonald, edge rusher Zion Young and offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor.
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This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bears draft: Every player selected 25th overall in last 10 years
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