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Draft Selections
Draft Picks Received
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Draft Grade — Bears
Overall
A-
ValueB-
NeedB
TradesA+
FutureA+
The Bears turned the phones into found money: A-. The real work happened on the phones. The Bears fleeced their trade partners, turning their picks into a noticeably bigger pile than they started with. They executed a plan and it shows in the A-.
The running back spot stays a question, and it was the one they most needed an answer at. The Bears paired the rookies with proven help, James Conner leading the way. If Limmer pans out, nobody remembers the price. If not, this is the pick they hear about.
The Smith pick is the one they will point to when this weekend is judged.
Bottom line, they did the job about as well as it can be done.
Pick Analysis
Pick4
Rnd1
Malik Nabers
In slot 4 they get a difference-maker at receiver at fair value. A clean fit for the roster.
Pick9
Rnd1
Jer'Zhan Newton
In the Round 1 slot they get a run-stuffing presence up front. Exactly the need they had to hit.
Pick35
Rnd2
Darius Robinson
They took Darius Robinson at par in the 35th pick, which is nothing to complain about. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick66
Rnd3
Patrick Paul
Patrick Paul in the 66th overall pick is fair value, right on his grade. A real hole, addressed with a reasonable pick.
Pick71
Rnd3
Jaden Hicks
A market-rate safety, with the board and the slot shaking hands on Jaden Hicks. It adds depth where they could use a little.
Pick75
Rnd3
Blake Fisher
Blake Fisher at No. 75 nudges the ledger their way without any fuss. It shores up a spot that genuinely needed the help.
Pick111
Rnd4
Beaux Limmer
Beaux Limmer in pick No. 111 is the kind of reach that only looks good if he outplays it. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick123
Rnd4
Jarvis Brownlee Jr.
Quietly one of the better values of the day, Jarvis Brownlee Jr. at pick 123. Better still, it is exactly the hole they had to fill.
Pick143
Rnd5
Ainias Smith
Nice patience on Ainias Smith, who had no business lasting to No. 143. The roster fit checks out.
Pick234
Rnd7
Tyler Owens
A tidy little value on Tyler Owens in the 234th overall pick, a step better than break-even. Stacking talent where they were already deep.












