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Draft Grade — Bears
Overall
B+
ValueB
NeedB
TradesB-
FutureA+
Williams is the Bears' new face under center. Grade: B+. Start where it matters. The Bears took Caleb Williams to run the offense for the next decade, and every other decision this weekend bends around that one. Nothing here to lose sleep over; call it a B+.
The interior defensive lineman spot stays a question, and it was the one they most needed an answer at. The Tyler Lockett deal gives the class an established piece to lean on. They left with edge rusher solved and the rest of the wish list mostly ticked off.
It is a bet on later, and a defensible one for a team playing the long game.
All told, a solid class that does its job everywhere but interior defensive lineman.
Pick Analysis
Pick1
Rnd1
Caleb Williams
In the Round 1 slot they get a passer to set the clock by at fair value. A real need, handled.
Pick39
Rnd2
Troy Franklin
Troy Franklin at pick No. 39 is a sound buy, the sort that quietly helps a class. A need, and now a little less of one.
Pick75
Rnd3
Marshawn Kneeland
A straight-up fair deal on Marshawn Kneeland at slot 75, value and slot in agreement. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick122
Rnd4
Blake Fisher
Blake Fisher at the 122nd pick nudges the ledger their way without any fuss. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick142
Rnd5
Luke McCaffrey
By-the-book stuff, Luke McCaffrey at Round 5, Pick 6 squarely in line with his ranking. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.







