Here are some names that could be at the top of the Bears’ draft board at the start of the 2026 NFL Draft cycle.

Last offseason, the Atlanta Falcons traded up into the first round of the 2025 NFL draft to select edge rusher James Pearce Jr. with the 26th overall pick. Pearce currently leads all rookies with eight sacks and has recorded at least one in each of his last six games.

The Dallas Cowboys focus on defense, landing two stars from Ohio State, in a recent 3-round 2026 NFL mock draft.

The Arizona Cardinals continue to struggle and lose games, which means we must pay more and more attention to the order of the 2026 NFL draft. They suffered their fifth consecutive loss and 10th in their last 11 games, dropping to 3-10 on the season.

The Tennessee Titans dropped from the first overall selection in the 2026 NFL draft after their 31-29 victory over the Cleveland Browns in Week 14.

The Dallas Cowboys target playmakers on both sides of the ball in a new 2026 NFL mock draft.

Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft and opted out of the Music City Bowl. He was an All-SEC second-team selection.