Bears Fans Cheer Ideal 3-Round Mock Draft

Pro Football Focus predicts perfect start to 2026 NFL Draft for Chicago Bears

Mar. 3, 2026 at 5:39am

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In a recent 3-round mock draft from Pro Football Focus, the Chicago Bears are projected to land three highly-coveted prospects that would address key needs on both sides of the ball. The mock draft has the Bears making a series of savvy picks that would set the team up for success in the 2026 season and beyond.

Why it matters

The Bears are looking to build on a promising 2025 campaign and return to the playoffs after a multi-year drought. Landing an impactful draft class could provide a major boost to their roster and give the team a strong foundation for the future.

The details

According to the PFF mock, the Bears would select Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter with the 9th overall pick, followed by Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. in the 2nd round and Clemson linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. in the 3rd round. This haul would give the Bears a dominant interior defensive lineman, a big-play threat at receiver, and a versatile linebacker to shore up the front seven.

  • The 2026 NFL Combine recently concluded for the Bears.
  • The 2026 NFL Draft is less than two weeks away.
  • The NFL's "legal tampering" period will begin soon before the draft.

The players

Jalen Carter

A defensive tackle from the University of Georgia who is projected as a top-10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Marvin Harrison Jr.

A wide receiver from Ohio State University who is considered one of the top pass-catching prospects in the 2026 draft class.

Jeremiah Trotter Jr.

A linebacker from Clemson University who is expected to be an early-round selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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What’s next

The Bears will look to address additional needs through free agency before the 2026 NFL Draft, where they hope to land an impactful class of rookies to complement their existing roster.

The takeaway

The Bears' potential draft haul highlighted in the PFF mock would give the team a strong foundation on both sides of the ball, addressing key needs at defensive line, wide receiver, and linebacker. If the Bears are able to execute a similar draft strategy, it could set them up for sustained success in the coming years.