Bears Draft Strategy at No. 25, Trade Up/Down Scenarios & Top Fits | Bleacher Nation Bears episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 47 MIN

Bears Draft Strategy at No. 25, Trade Up/Down Scenarios & Top Fits | Bleacher Nation Bears

from The Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast · host patrick flowers, luis medina, matt rooney

With the NFL Draft just weeks away, the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast turns its full attention to Round 1 strategy, presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina run through a mock draft simulation, focusing on how the board might fall for the Bears at No. 25 overall. The discussion centers on whether Chicago should stay put, trade up for a targeted player, or move back to add more draft capital — something the team wasn’t afraid to do last year. The guys break down potential fits at key positions like edge rusher and wide receiver, while also exploring other options depending on how the best player available shakes out. From scheme fits to roster construction, they highlight prospects in that range who could make sense for the Bears as draft night approaches. Follow us: Twitter: @PatrickKFlowers, @mrooney23, @lcm1986 Get your Cubs Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/cubs Get your Bears Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/bears Get your Bulls Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/bulls Get your Blackhawks Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/blackhawks Get Sports Betting Updates, Info, & Tips at https://www.bleachernation.com/betting Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina run a first-round mock draft simulation, discuss trade-up and trade-down scenarios at pick No. 25, and evaluate potential Bears targets at edge rusher, wide receiver, and beyond.

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