The Chicago Bears are expected to make a push for the playoffs in 2025, but to really become a Super Bowl contender, they address a glaring weakness in this early 2026 mock draft.

It's never too early to take a peek at what experts believe the Bears will do with their first-round pick in 2026. Our mock round-up:

Notes: It’s probably not the most likely first overall pick in a PPR fantasy draft when you have Ja’Marr Chase coming off a triple crown victory, but I rolled with Jahmyr Gibbs. To me, he’s the best running back in football and will be in fantasy this season as well (RB2 in fantasy points per game last season).