Highlights of new Bears tight end Sam Roush

TL;DR

The Chicago Bears selected Stanford tight end Sam Roush with their third pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, surprising many fans. This pick follows their earlier selections of a safety and a center, raising questions about the need for another tight end.

Key points

Chicago Bears drafted Sam Roush with their third pick in 2026 NFL Draft
Roush is a tight end from Stanford
Bears traded back from 60 to 69 to acquire additional picks
First two picks addressed safety and center positions
Roush's selection raises questions about team needs

Sam RoushColston LovelandCole KmetDrew Dallman

Highlights of new Bears tight end Sam Roush

The Chicago Bears shocked everyone with their third pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting Stanford tight end Sam Roush.

This was also their second pick of the second round, after trading back from 60 to 69. They gained pick 144 for moving back nine spots. The first pick was a safety, which was a pretty big need for Chicago. The second pick was a center, which became a moderate need when Drew Dallman retired. There is no explaining this third pick, however.

With Colston Loveland, their first-round pick in 2025, and Cole Kmet already in the mix, it is curious to see the Bears selecting another tight end, although his blocking ability needs no introduction. Chicago probably felt that he was the best player available on their board, but that doesn't take away from the fact that it wasn't much of a need.