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We run through another all linemen theme mock draft.
The 2025 NFL Draft will get underway in just four days, and there hasn’t been a consensus from league analysts about what the Chicago Bears could be doing with their first-round pick. Running back and tight end have picked up a lot of steam from insiders, but addressing the lines is still a likely option.
Even if the lines aren’t addressed first, the Bears are sure to draft a few big guys.
In this theme mock draft, I alternated picks in the trenches, starting with the offensive line. My theme mock from earlier today was also all trenches, but on that one, I started with defense.
I again didn’t make any trades in this mock, and the only rule I followed was not to double up on any of the selections from my DL/OL mock to ensure a completely different set of prospects to look at. I also stayed relatively true to the Pro Football Network draft board in the sim, and here’s how this OL/DL draft unfolded.
10. Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas - The mock I simulated had both Will Campbell and Armand Membou off the board, so Banks was the next best o-lineman. He’s a better run blocker than pass blocker, but he’s athletic enough to hone those skills and technique with good coaching. In Brad Biggs' latest mock draft, he had Banks to Chicago at 10, and a few national analysts have been inching Banks up their boards.
39. Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State - The Bears need another big body, and the 334-pound Williams would be just that. Chicago’s run defense took a hit last year without Andrew Billings, and stopping the run is his forte.
41. Jonah Savaiinaea, OG, Arizona - He has experience at both guard and tackle, but most pundits have him moving inside.
72. Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo - A player like Alexander is exactly why I do these three mocks. I never looked much into his game, but after he popped up on my mock, I dug into him a bit. I could see him as a Bears target due to his size (6’4”, 305 lbs, 34” arms), athleticism, and all-around skill set.
148. Chase Lundt, OT, UConn - Lundt has four years of starting experience at right tackle, but with arms under 33”, he may need to kick inside.
233. Ty Hamilton, DT, Ohio State - He has good first-step quickness and is best suited for a one-gap scheme or as a designated pass rusher.
240. Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson, OT, Florida - Most of his experience is at right tackle (41 starts), but he did start five on the left side in 2023.
Would you like to see any of these linemen land in Chicago?
