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Bears 24 DRAFTING FOR THEBears
Draft Selections
Draft Picks Received
Draft Picks Traded
Players Gained
Draft Grade — Bears
Overall
A-
ValueB
NeedB
TradesA+
FutureA+
Williams is the plan now, and the Bears grade out a A-. 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.
However the rest shakes out, Hadden at that price is a win they earned. The Smith pick is the one the value grade keeps tripping over. Every deal seemed to tilt their way, which is not luck.
They will answer for taking OLB-EDGE early while linebacker went begging. For all the activity, linebacker went untouched, which is hard to explain.
A strong weekend's work, and a rare one to find this little fault with.
Pick Analysis
Pick1
Rnd1
Caleb Williams
In the 1st overall pick they get a long-term answer under center. A real need, handled.
Pick13
Rnd1
Dallas Turner
In the Round 1 slot they get a premier pass rusher at fair value. The biggest hole, addressed.
Pick31
Rnd1
Amarius Mims
In slot 31 they get a plug-and-play piece up front at fair value. A clean fit for the roster.
Pick61
Rnd2
Troy Franklin
They will replay Troy Franklin at pick 61 for years; that is how good the value is. A real hole, addressed with a reasonable pick.
Pick72
Rnd3
Patrick Paul
Good price on Patrick Paul in the 72nd pick, a hair ahead of his grade with no real quibbles. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick75
Rnd3
Xavier Worthy
The board fumbled Xavier Worthy all the way to Round 3, Pick 11, and they scooped it up. It fills a real need, too.
Pick76
Rnd3
Maason Smith
Maason Smith at No. 76 is the kind of overdraft that needs everything to break right. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick81
Rnd3
Javon Solomon
Of all the spots to shop, they chose OLB-EDGE. Javon Solomon in pick No. 81 leaves linebacker for later.
Pick111
Rnd4
Brenden Rice
Brenden Rice in the 111th overall pick is a bargain the rest of the room will envy. It shores up a spot that genuinely needed the help.
Pick120
Rnd4
Caelen Carson
Caelen Carson at slot 120 is a first-round grade at a bargain-bin price, no notes. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
Pick121
Rnd4
Braelon Allen
Braelon Allen slid further than he should have, and the 121st pick is lovely value for the running back. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick122
Rnd4
Matt Goncalves
A quiet steal in the Round 4 slot: Matt Goncalves for less than the market said. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick124
Rnd4
James Williams
No drama and no debate, James Williams went about where he belonged in pick No. 124. A quiet depth add at a thin-ish spot.
Pick148
Rnd5
AJ Barner
AJ Barner at No. 148 is an overdraft of the loud, memorable kind. A minor itch, scratched.
Pick201
Rnd6
Kamal Hadden
Kamal Hadden in pick 201 should not have been possible, and that is the whole point. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick229
Rnd7
Joe Milton III
Taking Joe Milton III in Round 7, Pick 9 is close to grand larceny; a quarterback that good had no business lasting this long. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.


















