Bears TRADE UP To Land Top DT + Taking a LT Due To Trapilo’s Latest Report. MOCK DRAFT 4.0

Bears TRADE UP To Land Top DT + Taking a LT Due To Trapilo’s Latest Report. MOCK DRAFT 4.0

The Chicago Bears Mock Draft 3.0 focuses on aggressive team-building, trench dominance, and long-term roster balance as the Bears look to capitalize on a pivotal offseason. In this scenario, Chicago trades up with the Carolina Panthers, sending picks #25, #241, and a 2027 4th-rounder to move up six spots, signaling urgency to land difference-makers rather than waiting and reacting. This mock is built around premium positions, defensive versatility, and protecting the future of the offense.

With their first selection after the trade-up, the Bears address the interior defensive line by selecting DT Kayden MacDonald. MacDonald projects as a disruptive interior force with the size and athletic profile to anchor a defensive front. In college, he consistently flashed the ability to collapse pockets, posting strong pressure rates while also holding his ground against the run. His combination of leverage, hand usage, and burst allows him to affect quarterbacks without needing blitz help — a critical trait for modern defenses. Pairing MacDonald with Chicago’s defensive scheme would immediately improve early-down run defense and third-down interior pressure.

Next, Chicago invests in protecting the offense by drafting OT Isaiah World, a long, athletic tackle with elite movement skills. World’s college tape shows consistent pass-protection efficiency, allowing minimal sacks while handling top edge rushers. His footwork, arm length, and recovery ability make him a strong fit at either tackle spot, while his run-blocking upside adds value in outside-zone concepts. This pick reinforces Chicago’s commitment to winning in the trenches and keeping the offense clean in high-leverage moments.

The Bears then turn to the edge with Dani Dennis-Sutton, a powerful EDGE defender known for his explosiveness and versatility. Dennis-Sutton brings a strong blend of speed-to-power, posting solid sack totals while also contributing heavily in tackles for loss. His ability to rush from multiple alignments and set the edge against the run makes him a valuable chess piece in a multiple-front defense. Adding another high-upside pass rusher helps Chicago maintain consistent pressure without overloading the blitz.

In the secondary, the Bears select Safety Jalon Kilgore, a rangy defensive back with strong ball skills. Kilgore’s production in coverage stands out, with multiple interceptions and pass breakups during his college career. He shows excellent instincts, closing speed, and confidence playing in both single-high and split-safety looks. This pick boosts depth while adding a developmental starter with turnover-generating potential.

Chicago adds offensive balance by drafting RB Mike Washington Jr. out of Arkansas, a physical runner with breakaway speed. Washington produced strong rushing totals in the SEC, showcasing vision, contact balance, and the ability to finish runs. He also contributed as a receiver, giving him three-down potential at the next level. His downhill style complements a modern offense looking to stay unpredictable.

Rounding out the mock, the Bears select LB Shawn Murphy from South Carolina, a high-motor linebacker with sideline-to-sideline range. Murphy was a tackling machine in college, consistently finishing plays while showing flashes as a blitzer and coverage defender. His instincts and physicality make him an ideal rotational piece with starter upside.

This mock draft reflects a Bears team focused on control, physicality, and sustained success, building a roster that can compete deep into January.

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