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Draft Grade — Bears
Overall
B-
ValueB
NeedB
TradesB-
FutureB-
The Bears finally solved quarterback, and it carried them to a B-. The one hole that towered over the rest is filled. The Bears spent their marquee pick on Michael Penix Jr., and for the first time in a while there is a real answer at quarterback.
The edge rusher spot stays a question, and it was the one they most needed an answer at. The Irving value carries more weight than any single miss elsewhere.
All told, a solid class that does its job everywhere but edge rusher.
Pick Analysis
Pick9
Rnd1
Michael Penix Jr.
In the 9th overall pick they get the arm they will build around. A clean fit for the roster.
Pick41
Rnd2
Troy Franklin
They did well to land Troy Franklin in pick 41, just ahead of his grade. The roster fit checks out.
Pick75
Rnd3
Patrick Paul
A reach for Patrick Paul in pick No. 75; a little patience would have been rewarded. A real hole, addressed with a reasonable pick.
Pick122
Rnd4
Jarrian Jones
Jarrian Jones in slot 122 is exactly on the number, no argument either way. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick144
Rnd5
Bucky Irving
Good things come to war rooms that wait, and Bucky Irving at the Round 5 slot is the proof. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.





