Official NFL Draft Thread - Bear Fans Only

[Les Grossman]

Bensons career numbers came from sheer number of carries. His career yards per carry was bad.

Bensen became somewhat decent after he left the Bears and played for CIN. Kinda funny.

 

[Katesboobsrgr8]

https://x.com/pff/status/1905409672527692223?s=46

For those that love Kenneth Grant

Juicey. I'm all in.

 

[modo]

Bensen became somewhat decent after he left the Bears and played for CIN. Kinda funny.

His YPC was still shitty even with Cincy. They just fed him the ball a lot.

 

[DanielCCSBears]

I believe both have run 40s in the past.

With MPH measurements in their pads there's really no reason for them to ever run the 40. The risk of a hamstring injury that then hurts their draft stock and hurts their rookie mini camp OTAs and veteran mini camp availability. Draft the guy not based on his 40 but what you've seen on tape. Then grow him over in practices leading up to training camp.

 

[DanielCCSBears]

Arizona State football running back star Cam Skattebo reportedly ran a 40-yard dash in the 4.53-4.57 range at his private workout Thursday in front of NFL scouts, per scouts in attendance.

NFL scouts finally see ASU football's Cam Skattebo run the 40-yard dash at private workout

Arizona State football great Cam Skattebo finally ran the 40-yard dash in front of NFL scouts at his private workout in ASU's practice facility.

www.azcentral.com

 

[playthrough2001]

Arizona State football running back star Cam Skattebo reportedly ran a 40-yard dash in the 4.53-4.57 range at his private workout Thursday in front of NFL scouts, per scouts in attendance.

NFL scouts finally see ASU football's Cam Skattebo run the 40-yard dash at private workout

Arizona State football great Cam Skattebo finally ran the 40-yard dash in front of NFL scouts at his private workout in ASU's practice facility.

www.azcentral.com

What round will he be selected?

 

[DanielCCSBears]

What round will he be selected?

Hard to say. Probably a round two guy because he is a lot like David Montgomery with better hands in the passing game than Monty had.

 

[Les Grossman]

Hard to say. Probably a round two guy because he is a lot like David Montgomery with better hands in the passing game than Monty had.

He’ll be lucky to get drafted in round 2

 

[DanielCCSBears]

He’ll be lucky to get drafted in round 2

Why?

 

[Enasic]

2nd round guy with that 40 time. RB2 or 3 in this class IMO.

 

[DefNextYear]

He’ll be lucky to get drafted in round 2

I actually think he’ll go in the 2nd with that number. I think Harbaugh would cream his pants if he’s there in the late 2nd.

 

[Sculpt]

Bensen became somewhat decent after he left the Bears and played for CIN. Kinda funny.

All you had to do was question his devotion to football...

 

[playthrough2001]

Some draft notes in this article and one specifically about the Bears…

“Chicago Bears eye Texas offensive tackles Kelvin Banks as top NFL Draft target

A few weeks ago, I wrote that Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks would be the best choice for the Chicago Bears with the 10th overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. It now appears that General Manager Ryan Poles may share that view, as he was in attendance for Texas’ Pro Day on March 25.

Targeting Banks makes perfect sense for the Bears, primarily because he is the top left tackle prospect in this draft class. He possesses elite footwork, is one of the most athletic linemen available, and has been dominant on the field. This season, he was named a unanimous All-American while allowing just one sack.

"If I can say, ‘Guys, who do I want you to emulate? I want you to emulate Kelvin Banks. The way he’s gone about his business has been tremendous."
Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian

Chicago is expected to address the left tackle position in the draft, given that Braxton Jones has been a middle-of-the-pack performer and is coming off a fractured fibula. Adding Banks, alongside offseason acquisitions like Drew Dalman, Joe Thuney, and Jonah Jackson, would significantly bolster an offensive line that surrendered an NFL-high 68 sacks last season.

Another player the Bears showed interest in during Texas’ Pro Day was running back Jaydon Blue. Running backs coach Eric Bieniemy was also in attendance, likely keeping a close eye on Blue, who showcased his explosiveness with a 4.38-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. The Bears could target him as a potential third-day selection.”

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nflmocks.com

 

[modo]

Some draft notes in this article and one specifically about the Bears…

“Chicago Bears eye Texas offensive tackles Kelvin Banks as top NFL Draft target

A few weeks ago, I wrote that Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks would be the best choice for the Chicago Bears with the 10th overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. It now appears that General Manager Ryan Poles may share that view, as he was in attendance for Texas’ Pro Day on March 25.

Targeting Banks makes perfect sense for the Bears, primarily because he is the top left tackle prospect in this draft class. He possesses elite footwork, is one of the most athletic linemen available, and has been dominant on the field. This season, he was named a unanimous All-American while allowing just one sack.

"If I can say, ‘Guys, who do I want you to emulate? I want you to emulate Kelvin Banks. The way he’s gone about his business has been tremendous."
Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian

Chicago is expected to address the left tackle position in the draft, given that Braxton Jones has been a middle-of-the-pack performer and is coming off a fractured fibula. Adding Banks, alongside offseason acquisitions like Drew Dalman, Joe Thuney, and Jonah Jackson, would significantly bolster an offensive line that surrendered an NFL-high 68 sacks last season.

Another player the Bears showed interest in during Texas’ Pro Day was running back Jaydon Blue. Running backs coach Eric Bieniemy was also in attendance, likely keeping a close eye on Blue, who showcased his explosiveness with a 4.38-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. The Bears could target him as a potential third-day selection.”

NFL Draft Notebook: Patriots next moves, Bears OL fix, and a rising TE prospect

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nflmocks.com

I've been wrong before, God knows, but I am not sure they are going to draft a LT in the first.

At the end of the day it really depends on how this draft falls and who is available at 10.....

If they think there is a can't miss player, just take him no matter the position and don't look back.

 

[playthrough2001]

I've been wrong before, God knows, but I am not sure they are going to draft a LT in the first.

At the end of the day it really depends on how this draft falls and who is available at 10.....

If they think there is a can't miss player, just take him no matter the position and don't look back.

Right now, I really don’t have a clue what they’ll do and I’ve advocated for and been correct about the last three first round picks.

 

[MikeDitkaPolishSausage]

Right now, I really don’t have a clue what they’ll do and I’ve advocated for and been correct about the last three first round picks.

No one has a clue until draft day but I think we all have an understanding of which position groups they will target at 10.

 

[modo]

They are going to draft an OT at some point in the draft. They have to.

If they draft one in the first, does Jones stick around? Do the Bears keep him? Does he demand a trade.

Who then is the swing tackle.

They will still have a problem of backup tackle. What if they draft a guy in the first that tanks horribly. They would be in a worse position.

 

[DanielCCSBears]

Some draft notes in this article and one specifically about the Bears…

“Chicago Bears eye Texas offensive tackles Kelvin Banks as top NFL Draft target

A few weeks ago, I wrote that Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks would be the best choice for the Chicago Bears with the 10th overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. It now appears that General Manager Ryan Poles may share that view, as he was in attendance for Texas’ Pro Day on March 25.

Targeting Banks makes perfect sense for the Bears, primarily because he is the top left tackle prospect in this draft class. He possesses elite footwork, is one of the most athletic linemen available, and has been dominant on the field. This season, he was named a unanimous All-American while allowing just one sack.

"If I can say, ‘Guys, who do I want you to emulate? I want you to emulate Kelvin Banks. The way he’s gone about his business has been tremendous."
Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian

Chicago is expected to address the left tackle position in the draft, given that Braxton Jones has been a middle-of-the-pack performer and is coming off a fractured fibula. Adding Banks, alongside offseason acquisitions like Drew Dalman, Joe Thuney, and Jonah Jackson, would significantly bolster an offensive line that surrendered an NFL-high 68 sacks last season.

Another player the Bears showed interest in during Texas’ Pro Day was running back Jaydon Blue. Running backs coach Eric Bieniemy was also in attendance, likely keeping a close eye on Blue, who showcased his explosiveness with a 4.38-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. The Bears could target him as a potential third-day selection.”

NFL Draft Notebook: Patriots next moves, Bears OL fix, and a rising TE prospect

With the 2025 NFL Draft now less than a month away, the outlook for teams is coming into focus. Whether it’s the New England Patriots securing a key free agent

nflmocks.com

Banks is the best LT in the draft so I guess we'll see.

 

[playthrough2001]

They are going to draft an OT at some point in the draft. They have to.

If they draft one in the first, does Jones stick around? Do the Bears keep him? Does he demand a trade.

Who then is the swing tackle.

They will still have a problem of backup tackle. What if they draft a guy in the first that tanks horribly. They would be in a worse position.

Jones isn’t even healthy. He’s not demanding a trade. They need youth and competition at OT. Plus, Kiran hasn’t proven anything other than he wasn’t ready last season.

Draft one and let them compete. If Jones is afraid of competition, he’s not the guy!

 

[Washington]

Banks is the best LT in the draft so I guess we'll see.

Would you be OK with them drafting him?