💥 Draft Alert: Round 2 edge rusher Dani Dennis-Sutton rising—size and skill for Dennis Allen scheme⚡.DH

The Chicago Bears face a tricky late-first-round situation at No. 25, with pressing safety needs but few top options left on the board. Can GM Ryan Poles find the right balance?

Late-Round Dilemma

Poles stresses drafting “good, hearty football players” over forcing a positional need. At pick 25, the Bears must weigh top talent versus immediate gaps, particularly at safety.

Round 1 – DT Kayden McDonald

Ohio State’s McDonald fits the Bears’ defensive tackle mold. A 6-2, 326-pound run-stopper, he posted 65 tackles, 9 TFLs, 3 sacks, and earned a 91.2 PFF run-defense grade. Not flashy, but exactly what Chicago needs.

Round 2 – DE Dani Dennis-Sutton

At 6-5, 265 pounds, Dennis-Sutton blends size and pass-rush skill. Steady against both run and pass, his stock is rising after Senior Bowl and combine showings. Could be a perfect fit for Dennis Allen’s scheme.

Round 3 – S Kamari Ramsey & C Sam Hecht

Ramsey (6’0, 205) offers versatility and smart play at safety, a top backup plan if Brisker’s replacement isn’t available.
Hecht (6’4, 303) provides depth and future potential at center, excelling in both run and pass blocking.

Round 4 – RB Seth McGowan

With Roschon Johnson in a contract year and Travis Homer gone, McGowan adds depth. Kentucky’s back ran a 4.49 40, caught 55 passes, and totaled 1,918 rushing yards in college.

Round 5 – CB Devon Marshall

A high-effort, productive cornerback from NC State, Marshall broke up 16 passes last year and forced two fumbles in his college career. Ideal late-round steal for Chicago.

Round 7 – LB Eric Gentry & OT Fa’alili Fa’amoe

Gentry, a 6’7 linebacker from USC, is a freak athlete with elite reach and playmaking ability, projecting as an edge threat.
Fa’amoe (6’5, 311) adds tackle depth and experience, a developmental prospect with three years of starting experience.