NFL Draft 2026: Offensive line options for the Chicago Bears

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The Chicago Bears are exploring offensive line options for the 2026 NFL Draft, focusing on players like Sam Hecht from Kansas State. Hecht has gained attention for his strong performance and leadership as a center.

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Chicago Bears exploring offensive line options for 2026 NFL Draft
Sam Hecht gaining buzz among Bears fans
Hecht started as a walk-on and became a dominant center
Bears have three picks on Day 2 of the draft
Interviews with experts on potential draft targets

Sam HechtSpencer FanoCaleb LomuChicago Bears

MANHATTAN, KS - NOVEMBER 29: Kansas State Wildcats offensive lineman Sam Hecht (75) before the snap in the third quarter of a Big 12 football game between the Colorado Buffaloes and Kansas State Wildcats on November 29, 2025 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, KS. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Taylor Doll’s latest Making Monsters is all about some offensive linemen the Chicago Bears could target in the 2026 NFL Draft. First, she interviews Bill Riley, the Voice of Utah Athletics, to talk about both tackles Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu. She’s then joined by Tim Fitzgerald, who covers Kansas State for 247 Sports’ Gopowercat.com, to learn all about center Sam Hecht. And finally, Taylor talks with Devils Illustrated’s Conor O’Neil to discuss Duke’s tackle Brian Parker II. Kansas State’s Sam Hecht has been getting plenty of buzz among Bears fans in the mock draft simulations, and he looks to be a lock to come off the board on Day 2. Fitzgerald said that Hecht began with the Wildcats as a walk-on, and “He just kept getting better and better until he was pretty darn dominant last year, and then he went to the combine and really showed out well.” While Hecht started all their games last season at center, the guards and tackles were shuffled all around, and the team leaned on his leadership. “He did a tremendous job in the middle of that offensive line, trying to keep the changing people around him all organized and as cohesive as possible.” The Bears have three picks on day two, and a long-term center could find its way into one of the selections. ***Give Taylor’s show a listen in either of the embeds below, and let us know your thoughts on these offensive linemen*.**

Q&A

Who are the top offensive line prospects for the Chicago Bears in the 2026 NFL Draft?

The top prospects include Sam Hecht from Kansas State, Spencer Fano, and Caleb Lomu.

What position does Sam Hecht play and what is his background?

Sam Hecht plays center and started as a walk-on at Kansas State, eventually becoming a dominant player.

How many picks do the Chicago Bears have on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Chicago Bears have three picks on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

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NFL Draft 2026: Offensive line options for the Chicago Bears

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