Bears 7-round mock draft: Chicago continues to shore up the trenches

College pro days are starting to wrap up ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, with teams now honing in on what they're planning to do with their respective draft boards. With the draft just weeks away, the Chicago Bears will soon be on the clock at No. 10, looking to continue their roster overhaul under first year head coach Ben Johnson.

Having addressed the interior of their offensive line this offseason, with the additions of Joe Thuney, Jonah Jackson, and Drew Dalman, the Bears are proving their commitment to the trenches. That commitment would also be shown on the defensive side of the ball, with the team adding defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo, putting them in a favorable position heading into the draft.

With the Bears having addressed their biggest needs already in free agency, they're in prime position to take the best players available based on their scouting and draft boards. With that in mind, here's our latest seven-round draft.

Round 1, Pick 10: Will Campbell, OL, LSU

Oct 26, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Nic Scourton (11) defends in coverage against LSU Tigers offensive tackle Will Campbell (66) during the fourth quarter. The Aggies defeated the Tigers 38-23; at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images.

Even with Chicago making major additions to their offensive line, if Will Campbell is there at the 10th pick, it should be a no-brainer. The pick should be easier to make than if Ashton Jeanty were available at the same time, because Campbell has the type of nasty play style that would be a fit for the Bears' new-look offensive line, a style that would make him a fan favorite and the potential left tackle of the future. Braxton Jones is coming off a serious injury he suffered late last season, and Ben Johnson confirmed he'll be limited to start training camp, and Campbell could compete for the starting left tackle job as a rookie.

Round 2, Pick 39: Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa

Oct 12, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) runs for a 17 yard touchdown run during the second quarter against the Washington Huskies at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

There is no shortage of talented running backs in this year's draft class, and if the Bears wisely choose to focus on the trenches in the first round, grabbing Kaleb Johnson in the second round would be another slam-dunk pick. A bruising yet fast runner who would certainly pair well with D'Andre Swift, Johnson would quickly upgrade the Bears running back room. Last season at Iowa, Johnson ran for 1,537 yards and 21 touchdowns.

Round 2, Pick 41: Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M

Sep 14, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Nic Scourton (11) looks toward the sideline against the Florida Gators during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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