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Film study: New CB Malik Muhammad a potential starter in Round 4
TL;DR
The Chicago Bears selected Texas cornerback Malik Muhammad with the No. 124 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Muhammad, a top-100 player, could challenge incumbent Tyrique Stevenson for a starting position.
Key points
- Chicago Bears selected Malik Muhammad with the No. 124 pick
- Muhammad is a cornerback from Texas
- He is viewed as a top-100 player in the draft
- Tyrique Stevenson is in the final year of his rookie contract
- Muhammad could compete for a starting role in 2025
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Oct 11, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive back Malik Muhammad (5) celebrates after he intercepts a pass thrown by Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (not pictured) during the first half at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
With the No. 124 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears selected Texas cornerback Malik Muhammad.
After a surprising offensive-heavy approach on Day 2 in the draft, the Bears circled back towards the defensive side of the ball with their fourth-round pick in Muhammad. A top-100 player on my board, the Longhorns star is a battle-tested cornerback who declared for the NFL Draft a year early.
Incumbent starting cornerback Tyrique Stevenson is in the final year of his rookie contract, and he’s been pretty up and down over the course of his NFL career. Bringing in a player like Muhammad could not only put the writing on the wall on Stevenson’s time in Chicago, but he could push the latter for playing time in 2025.
As I’ve done since 2019, I put together a thread involving my analysis of each Bears draft selection, sharing some clips that highlight their strengths along the way. This year is certainly no different, so here’s my quick-hit evaluation of the Bears selecting Muhammad in Round 4.
THE NUMBERS
- Height: 6’0”
- Weight: 182 pounds
- RAS: 9.51
- 2025 PFSN CB Impact Score: 83.3 (12th for FBS wide receivers)
- 2025 interceptions: 2
- 2025 pass deflections: 4
- 2025 passer rating allowed: 57.8
- 2025 completion percentage allowed: 60.0%
- List of accomplishments: 2025 second-team All-SEC
THREAD: New #Bears CB Malik Muhammad has the tools to become a future starter, and they somehow got him in Round 4.
— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) April 25, 2026
Q&A
Who is Malik Muhammad and what position does he play?
Malik Muhammad is a cornerback from Texas who was selected by the Chicago Bears in the 2026 NFL Draft.
What impact could Malik Muhammad have on the Chicago Bears' defense?
Malik Muhammad could challenge incumbent cornerback Tyrique Stevenson for a starting position and influence the team's defensive strategy.
Why did the Chicago Bears draft Malik Muhammad in the fourth round?
The Bears drafted Malik Muhammad to strengthen their defense after an offensive-heavy approach earlier in the draft, as he is considered a top prospect.
