With the first wave of free agency in the books, it’s time to revisit our Chicago Bears mock draft.

There’s more clarity now, not because the Bears filled every hole (they didn’t), but because General Manager Ryan Poles and his front office made enough targeted moves to better define what still needs to be addressed when they’re on the clock next month.

It wasn’t a splash-heavy free agency period, but it was an intentional one. The additions of safety Coby Bryant and linebacker Devin Bush headline the group. Bryant replaces Kevin Byard III, while Bush takes the place of Tremaine Edmunds. Both bring some much-needed speed to a defense that lacked it at times last season. Both moves also bring more range and takeaway potential, along with the size and athletic profile that fit what Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen wants on that side of the ball.

Around those headline additions, Chicago filled in depth across the roster. Cornerback Cam Lewis, defensive linemen Kentavius Street and Neville Gallimore, and left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. were brought in to stabilize key areas in the trenches, while Kalif Raymond adds a dynamic element as both a return specialist and depth receiver.

Taken together, the Bears didn’t overhaul the roster — but they did clarify it.

And that makes the draft even more important.

Chicago has clearly shifted into the next phase of its roster build. The heavy spending period is behind them. The core is in place. The focus now is on sustaining success, not just chasing it. That means the draft becomes the primary avenue for adding impact players on cost-controlled deals — the exact formula winning teams rely on to stay competitive year after year.

The Bears found four starters in last year’s class. If they want to keep this window open, they’ll need to do it again.

Chicago Bears 7-Round Mock Draft: 3.0

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