The Chicago Bears finished the 2026 NFL Draft with seven new players. General Manager Ryan Poles and Head Coach Ben Johnson focused on adding speed and athletic talent to the team. Many experts gave the Bears a high grade for their choices, calling it one of the most athletic draft classes in the league.

In the first round, the Bears picked safety Dillon Thieneman from Oregon at number 25. Thieneman is known for playing very fast and being a hard hitter. The team expects him to start playing right away to help the defense stop big plays.

On the second day, Chicago added three players to help the offense. They took center Logan Jones, who won an award for being the best college center last year. They also picked tight end Sam Roush and wide receiver Zavion Thomas. Thomas is incredibly fast and will likely help the team by returning kicks and punts.

On the final day, the Bears focused on defense by adding three more players. They traded up to get cornerback Malik Muhammad, who many scouts thought was a great value pick. They also drafted linebacker Keyshaun Elliott and defensive tackle Jordan Van Den Berg to add more depth to the roster.

Overall, the Bears’ 2026 draft was about getting faster and more competitive. While they did not pick a lot of players for the defensive line, they made the secondary and offensive line much stronger. Fans are excited to see how these new rookies will help the team try to reach the Super Bowl.