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Grading the Bears' selection of Malik Muhammad in 2026 NFL Draft
TL;DR
The Chicago Bears selected cornerback Malik Muhammad at 124th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft after trading with the Carolina Panthers. Muhammad is expected to compete for a starting position in his rookie season.
Key points
- Chicago Bears selected Malik Muhammad at 124th overall
- Bears traded picks 129 and 144 to Carolina Panthers
- Muhammad is a cornerback from Texas
- He had 16 passes defended and three interceptions in college
- Muhammad will compete for a starting job in his rookie season
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Grading the Bears' selection of Malik Muhammad in 2026 NFL Draft
The Chicago Bears made some moves early on the final day of the 2026 NFL Draft, making a trade with the Carolina Panthers to move up five picks to address an important need with the selection of cornerback Malik Muhammad at 124th overall.
Chicago traded picks 129 and 144 to Carolina for picks 124 and 166, essentially swapping fourth and fifth round picks, and allowing them to take the Texas Longhorns cornerback who should help fulfill the loss of Nahshon Wright who departed in free agency.
Muhammad is a very solid cornerback in coverage and should compete for the starting job in his rookie season, having to battle it out with Tyrique Stevenson and Terell Smith during training camp and the preseason. Opposing quarterbacks had low passer ratings when targeting Muhammad at Texas. He finished his collegiate career with 16 passes defended and three interceptions, but really highlighting his coverage skills, which would make him a great fit on the opposite end of Jaylon Johnson, one of the best coverage corners in the NFL.
Q&A
What trade did the Chicago Bears make during the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Bears traded picks 129 and 144 to the Carolina Panthers to move up to pick 124.
Who is Malik Muhammad and what are his college stats?
Malik Muhammad is a cornerback from Texas who finished his collegiate career with 16 passes defended and three interceptions.
How does Malik Muhammad fit into the Bears' roster?
Muhammad is expected to compete for a starting cornerback position alongside Jaylon Johnson, especially after the departure of Nahshon Wright.
