Bears Draft Primer

Days before he conducts his first draft as Bears general manager, Ryan Poles spoke to the media Tuesday about the Bears' preparation, the desire to trade down to acquire more picks and the deepest positions in the draft.

The Bears have the 39th overall pick in the second round of this week's NFL Draft. Here are six factoids about the No. 39 selection, including the Bears picking in that spot for the fourth time in the last eight drafts.

Last month the Bears acquired the 48th overall pick in the second round of this week's NFL Draft in a trade that sent outside linebacker Khalil Mack to the Los Angeles Chargers. Here are six factoids about the No. 48 selection.

With the NFL Draft kicking off in exactly one week, here's a sampling of what analysts are projecting the Bears will do with their two second-round selections, the latter of which was acquired from the Chargers in last month's Khalil Mack trade.

Some of the best players in Bears history were drafted in the second round, a list that's highlighted by Hall of Fame middle linebackers Bill George (1951) and Mike Singletary (1981) and record-breaking return specialist Devin Hester (2006).

With NFL Draft day finally here, take a look at who 36 analysts are predicting the Bears will select with their first pick.

Senior writer Larry Mayer provides everything you need to know about this week's NFL Draft, including where the Bears pick, how long teams have to make their selections and much more.

Speaking with the media Tuesday, general manager Ryan Pace discussed the Bears' options in the first round of the draft, the unique challenges of preparing for this year's draft and more.

Former Bears receiver and defensive back Rashied Davis will be among the individuals announcing Bears draft picks later this week.

With the NFL Draft less than a week away, take a look at who 17 analysts are predicting the Bears will select with the 20th pick in the first round.

Bears first-year defensive line coach Chris Rumph is more excited about this year's NFL Draft than any other because his son, Chris, an edge rusher from Duke, is expected to be selected on Day 2 or 3.

During a conference call with the media Wednesday, NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah assessed the prospect he's predicting the Bears will select with the 20th pick in next week's draft.

Take a time machine back to the past to read what was being said about Bears stars such as Walter Payton, Devin Hester, Roquan Smith and others the day they were drafted.

The Bears have the 52nd overall pick in the second round of the April 29-May 1 NFL Draft. Take a look at these five factoids about the No. 52 selection.

During a conference call with the media Thursday, ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. discussed the players he's projecting the Bears will select with their first two picks in the draft and other Bears draft possibilities.

We've already examined who NFL analysts are predicting the Bears will draft in the first round. Taking a deeper dive, here's who a dozen of them think GM Ryan Pace and company will select in Round 2.

Check out our seven fun facts about the No. 20 selection that the Bears own in this year's NFL Draft.

The Bears unearthed a hidden gem in the fifth round of last year's draft in Darnell Mooney, but the speedy receiver is far from the first draft steal in Bears history.

With the NFL Draft just three weeks from Thursday, take a look at who 17 draft analysts are predicting the Bears will select with the 20th pick in the first round.

With the first round of the NFL Draft in the books, several pro football analysts have "re-mocked" the second round. See who they predict the Bears will select with the No. 43 and No. 50 picks Friday night.

During his pre-draft video conference call with the media, Bears general manager Ryan Pace discussed the release of tight end Trey Burton, competition at kicker and other key topics.

The NFL will conduct a "Draft-A-Thon" during all three days of the draft, paying tribute to healthcare workers and first responders and raising money for COVID-19 relief efforts.

Some of the best players in Bears history arrived as second-round picks, a list highlighted by Hall of Fame middle linebackers Bill George and Mike Singletary and record-breaking return specialist Devin Hester.

When the Bears selected Nebraska safety Mike Brown in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft, they viewed him as an ultra-productive college player with a very high football IQ who would upgrade their defense.

Senior writer Larry Mayer shares five factoids about the No. 50 pick the Bears own in this year's draft, including one that involves the only player the Bears have selected in that spot since World War II.

With the coronavirus limiting NFL offseason programs and possibly training camp this year, the Bears are placing an even greater focus than usual on drafting players who possess a high level of football intelligence.

Senior writer Larry Mayer shares five factoids about the No. 43 pick the Bears own in this year's draft, including one that involves two former Bears who were selected in that spot by other teams.

The Bears will provide comprehensive coverage of the first virtual draft in NFL history throughout the week on their official website, app and social channels.

Senior writer Larry Mayer ranks the Bears' 1983 draft, which produced seven eventual starters including Hall of Famers Jimbo Covert and Richard Dent, as the best in franchise history.

Senior writer Larry Mayer ranks the Bears' 1965 draft as the second best in team history. It featured Hall of Famers Dick Butkus and Gale Sayers, who were selected with the third and fourth picks in the first round.

Senior writer Larry Mayer ranks the Bears' 1936 draft class, which included Hall of Fame offensive linemen Joe Stydahar and Danny Fortmann, as the third best crop in franchise history.

With the NFL Draft rapidly approaching, some national writers updated their mock drafts this week. Take a look at who they think the Bears will select with their first two picks.

Senior writer Larry Mayer ranks the Bears' 1975 draft class, which was led by legendary Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton, as the fourth best in franchise history.

Senior writer Larry Mayer ranks the 1981 draft class, which featured second-round middle linebacker Mike Singletary from Baylor, as the fifth best crop in Bears history.

Not all of the greatest players in Bears history were high draft picks. Some emerged as stars after being selected in late rounds, like 1983 eighth-round choices Richard Dent and Mark Bortz.