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Draft Selections
Caleb Williams Head Shot
PICK: 1 RND: 1 (CHI)
Caleb Williams
QB USC
Joe Alt Head Shot
PICK: 9 RND: 1 (CHI)
Joe Alt
OT Notre Dame
Sedrick Van Pran Head Shot
PICK: 75 RND: 3 (CHI)
Sedrick Van Pran
C Georgia
Marshawn Kneeland Head Shot
PICK: 122 RND: 4 (CHI)
Marshawn Kneeland
DE-EDGE Western Michigan
Draft Grade — Bears
Overall B-
ValueB NeedB TradesB- FutureB-
The Bears left with their quarterback, and a B- to match.

After circling the position for what felt like forever, the Bears committed. Caleb Williams is the quarterback now, and the roster gets built to his timeline.

The Kneeland value carries more weight than any single miss elsewhere. They punted on interior defensive lineman, and it is the miss that keeps the grade honest. Edge rusher is handled and the depth chart looks a good deal healthier for it.

In sum, a sensible class that nudges the roster the right way.

Pick Analysis
Pick1 Rnd1 Caleb Williams
In No. 1 they get their quarterback of the future. A clean fit for the roster.
Pick9 Rnd1 Joe Alt
In pick No. 9 they get a long-term starter on the line at fair value. A real need, handled.
Pick75 Rnd3 Sedrick Van Pran
Sedrick Van Pran in Round 3, Pick 11 is fine work, a shade of surplus and no downside. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick122 Rnd4 Marshawn Kneeland
Somehow Marshawn Kneeland was still sitting there in the 122nd overall pick, and they pounced on premier edge rusher value. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.