The Chicago Bears are in a rebuilding phase, and they have already been busy using picks from the 2025 NFL Draft to try and upgrade their roster ahead of the season. Let’s examine what capital the Bears have in the current 2025 NFL Draft Order and what their remaining needs are.
What are the Chicago Bears’ Draft Picks in 2025?
| Pick | Round | Round Pick No. | Team | Player | Position | School | Notes |
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How Many Picks Do the Bears Have in the 2025 NFL Draft?
Currently, the Bears have seven draft picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. They have their original picks in Rounds 1, 2, 3, and 5, and three picks they acquired via trade.
Chicago obtained an extra second-round pick from the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers sent the pick when maneuvering to first overall for Bryce Young in the 2023 NFL Draft cycle. The Bears also added picks from the Cincinnati Bengals (Khalil Herbert) and the Minnesota Vikings (via the Cleveland Browns).
The Bears’ fourth-round pick was traded to the Buffalo Bills when they acquired Austin Booker, while their sixth-round pick was sent to the Seattle Seahawks in the Darrell Taylor trade.
What are the Bears’ Biggest Needs in 2025?
- OT, RB, S, WR
The Chicago Bears’ 2024 season included a disastrous 10-game losing streak, resulting in an overhaul of their coaching staff. Ben Johnson comes over from the Detroit Lions, and with him will likely come a similar offensive infrastructure and philosophy. Johnson’s Lions were built around solid play in the trenches, which also coincides with where the Bears have added this offseason.
With the interior of the offensive line addressed in an impressive way, the Bears can now focus their attention on the tackle position in the draft. Left tackle Braxton Jones has one year remaining on his contract, and even this year, it would be wise for the Bears to look at adding some competition for him at left tackle.
Elsewhere, the Bears will have their eyes on the skill positions. At running back, it would not be a surprise to see Johnson add his own back rather than choosing to roll with D’Andre Swift again (though the two did overlap in Detroit). With Keenan Allen unsigned, they also need a third wide receiver to partner with DJ Moore and Rome Odunze. That might be a veteran in the short term, but they will also likely look for a long-term investment.
The Bears have made huge investments in their defensive front via hefty free agent contracts for Grady Jarrett and Dayo Odeyingbo. Those additions have meant that the Bears can look at long-term planning elsewhere on their defense, specifically safety. Jaquan Brisker is entering the final year of his deal and has had a concussion in all three NFL seasons, with the most recent one causing him to miss the final 12 games of 2024.
