NFL mock draft from NFL.com sends the Chicago Bears a prospect who's beginning to emerge as a favorite for GM Ryan Poles in the first round.

Here is our eighth NFC North mock draft of the 2025 NFL Draft cycle, enjoy. Jan 1, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; A Minnesota Vikings helmet sits on the field during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Rather than addressing the perceived big needs, the Colts go a different route in a recent 2025 NFL mock draft.

The Chicago Bears have work to do to become contenders in 2025. Before free agency begins, here's a three-round mock draft that could fill their most pressing needs.

In PFF's new mock draft, the Bears take a swing and trade for a star pass rusher that would elevate their defense.

The Chicago Bears have plenty of reasons for optimism about the future. Chicago may have finished the regular season 5-12, but they saw signs of development from QB Caleb Williams. The Bears also brought in offensive guru Ben Johnson to be their next head coach.

Mock drafts are fun for the fans to learn some new names and who their team can potentially add when the real deal kicks off in late April. However, trying to nail what the actual