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The 2027 Bears mock draft features key selections including defensive tackle Ahmad Moten from Miami and running back Ahmad Hardy from Missouri. The draft positions for Chicago include picks in the first, second, and third rounds, reflecting their strategic needs.
The top prospects include Ahmad Moten, a defensive tackle from Miami, and Ahmad Hardy, a running back from Missouri.
The Bears have draft positions of No. 16 in the first round, No. 48 in the second round, and No. 80 in the third round.
DāAndre Swift is set to become a free agent in the 2027 offseason, potentially creating an opening for a new running back.
Ahmad Moten is noted for his explosiveness, technical skills, and ability to disrupt plays, making him a strong fit for the Bears' defensive scheme.
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I understand the Bears passing on a defensive tackle in the first round, especially since most of the consensus top defensive tackles werenāt incredible fits in their system. I wouldāve used a third-round pick on someone like Gracen Halton or Kaleb Proctor, but hey, all I can do is trust the decision makers. There are several more high-end prospects who fit Chicagoās scheme in the 2027 draft, with Ahmad Moten being one of them. Moten had 4.5 sacks, nine tackles for a loss, and he placed second in the ACC with an 83.7 PFSN DT Impact Score in 2025. He can win in a variety of alignments but is a prototypical 2- or 3-technique; heās low to the ground, heās explosive coming off the snap, and heās a technically-sound defender. His toolbox of hand techniques run deep, and he has good spatial awareness plugging up holes against the run. If he can clean up his tendency to miss tackles in space, Moten has potential to be a Pro Bowl-caliber interior defender.
Iām batting 1.000 so far in my journey to manifest standout Missouri offensive weapons to the Bears. Will I go 2-for-2? Itās too early to say, but the Bears could have an opening at running back next offseason. DāAndre Swift will be a free agent in the 2027 offseason, and at 28 years old by the time next March comes around, Iām not sure theyāll give him another long-term deal. That could open up some touches alongside Kyle Monangai. Ahmad Hardy is my 2027 RB1 heading into the summer, though with a pretty talented running back class including Ole Missā Kewan Lacy and Floridaās Jadan Baugh, itās entirely possible he falls to the middle of Round 2. Heās been dominant to begin his collegiate career with exactly 3,000 yards and 29 rushing touchdowns between his freshman year at UL-Monroe and his sophomore year at Mizzou last season. Heās a stout runner with tremendous pad level and elite contact balance, and he has the agility to make defenders miss in space. Heās patient out of the backfield and has the aggression to hit the hole hard when he discovers an opening. Hardy is unproven as a pass-catching back, but I think he has bellcow potential in between the tackles.
The Bears didnāt draft an edge rusher in the 2026 NFL Draft, but the position is still a need going forward. The tandem of Montez Sweat and Austin Booker provide some upside heading into the new year, but Shemar Turner is unproven and coming off a season-ending injury, and Dayo Odeyingbo is a surefire cap casualty next offseason to free up $15 million at this rate. Adding depth to their rotation should be a must in 2027. Teitum Tuioti has combined for 72 pressures, 15 sacks, and 23.5 tackles for a loss over the last two seasons. Heās a powerful edge rusher who wins with proper leverage, physicality at the point of attack, and a high motor deconstructing blocks. Heās a reliable tackler who can break down with a wide base and secure tackles with very good play strength. Though Tuioti isnāt the most flexible or lengthy edge rusher in the world, he has the tone-setting ability off the edge to contribute against the run and win with power as a pass rusher.
Joe Thuney has been everything the Bears hoped for and more. He was an All-Pro and won the inaugural Protector of the Year award in the first season in Chicago. However, heāll turn 34 this season, so while heās shown no signs of slowing down, he still has more football behind him than in front of him. Taking a shot on a guard prospect as a potential successor might not be a bad idea if the value is right. In 749 pass-blocking snaps during his time at Wisconsin, Joe Brunner did not allow a single sack in pass protection. He was also only called for one penalty, and though heāll be lining up at right tackle for the Hoosiers in 2026, I expect him to move back to guard in the NFL. At 6ā5ā and 313 pounds, heās a big, physical lineman who lands his strikes accurately and does a good job of keeping his head on a swivel to find work in pass protection.
The consensus on OJ Frederique Jr. is all over the place, with some touting him as a potential Day 1 pick, while others have him down in Day 3 range. He was available for me late in the simulator, though, and I couldnāt pass on the upside. Heās prone to missed tackles and can be inconsistent in off coverage, but heās physical, athletic, and uses his length to jam receivers in press and compete hard at the catch point. When you turn on that Miami defense, Frederiqueās upside is obvious.
Drayk Bowen was a carry-over from my 2026 scouting process, and Iām excited to see what he can do with another year at Notre Dame. Heās a reliable tackler and a hard hitter who brings active pre-snap communication skills as the MIKE linebacker for the Fighting Irish. He wraps up with good pad level and takes good angles to the ball in pursuit. Iām not sure heāll test insanely well athletically, but he has the intangibles to stick around in the NFL for quite some time, especially on special teams.