NFL draft

NFL mock draft 1.0: Who will the Chicago Bears select with the No. 25 pick?

By Brad Biggs

March 17, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The focus around the NFL has turned from free agency to the draft. Here's a...

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, right, at the NFL scouting combine Feb. 27, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

NFL draft notes: Fernando Mendoza on having Tom Brady as a mentor — and Luke Altmyer touts reasons to succeed

By Colleen Kane

March 7, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, the projected No. 1 pick by the Las Vegas Raiders, would...

Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price runs a drill at the NFL scouting combine Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Indianapolis. (Michael Conroy/AP)

Jadarian Price stuck out playing alongside Jeremiyah Love at Notre Dame. Will both RBs be 1st-round picks?

By Colleen Kane

March 4, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

NFL teams asked Jadarian Price at the combine: Why didn’t he transfer to a different...

Shedeur Sanders looks on at his jersey retirement ceremony during Colorado's spring game on April 19, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Shedeur Sanders falls to Day 3 of the NFL draft with 5 QBs picked ahead of Coach Prime’s son

By Steve Megargee

April 26, 2025 at 1:34 p.m.

Shedeur Sanders is still waiting — after three rounds of the NFL draft, 102 picks...

Tight end Colston Loveland, selected by the Bears with the No. 10 pick in the first round of the NFL draft, is introduced at Halas Hall on April 25, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears 1st-round pick Colston Loveland aims to bring a small-town work ethic to the big NFL stage

By Dan Wiederer

April 25, 2025 at 5:45 p.m.

At his best, new Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland is a big-play threat, a...

Ohio State’s Tyleik Williams runs the 40 during the school’s NFL pro day on March 26, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Detroit Lions draft Ohio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams at No. 28: ‘Going to fit in here like a glove’

By Paula Pasche

April 25, 2025 at 8:27 a.m.

Defensive tackle Tyleik Williams had been on the Detroit Lions’ radar, and general manager Brad...

Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden catches a pass against Ohio State during the second half of the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Green Bay Packers draft a wide receiver — Matthew Golden — in the 1st round for 1st time since 2002

By Greg Bates

April 25, 2025 at 8:03 a.m.

Matthew Golden was well aware that the Green Bay Packers hadn’t selected a wide receiver...

George Halas Jr., from left, then former Bear Abe Gibron and Phil Handler, line coach for the Bears, sit at the Chicago Bears table during the football draft on Dec. 2, 1963, at the Sheraton Hotel in Chicago. (Ed Wagner Sr./Chicago Tribune)

Vintage Chicago Tribune: Chicago Bears’ mostly obscure No. 10 picks in the NFL draft

By Kori Rumore

April 25, 2025 at 9:01 a.m.

This will be the 9th time — barring a trade — the Chicago Bears have owned...

Ohio State offensive lineman Donovan Jackson participates in the broad jump during the school’s NFL pro day on March 26, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Minnesota Vikings take Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson at No. 24 to upgrade their offensive line

By Dave Campbell

April 25, 2025 at 7:55 a.m.

The Minnesota Vikings were never more determined to fix their blocking problems than were this...

Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins reacts after scoring a touchdown against Texas during the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Chicago Bears have 3 picks on Day 2 of the NFL draft. Here are 24 prospects to watch.

By Sean Hammond

April 25, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Bears own two second-round picks and one third-round selection on Day 2 of...

Michigan tight end Colston Loveland catches a pass against Indiana on Oct. 14, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Paul Sancya/AP)

Column: With top OTs gone, Chicago Bears draft dynamic TE Colston Loveland — who can make them more innovative

By Brad Biggs

April 25, 2025 at 5:37 p.m.

Tight end Colston Loveland makes the Chicago Bears more creative and physical, a two-for-one combination...

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces Miami quarterback Cam Ward after being chosen by the Tennessee Titans with the first overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Cam Ward goes to Titans at No. 1 in the NFL draft. Travis Hunter picked 2nd, Shedeur Sanders waits.

By Rob Maaddi

April 25, 2025 at 12:35 a.m.

Cam Ward has gone from zero-star recruit to No. 1 pick in the NFL draft....

Michigan tight end Colston Loveland maneuvers against Arkansas State safety Justin Parks on Sept. 14, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Chicago Bears hoping 1st-round selection of TE Colston Loveland ‘creates creativity’ in Ben Johnson’s offense

By Sean Hammond

April 25, 2025 at 7:10 p.m.

Colston Loveland will pair with Cole Kmet to give coach Ben Johnson and the Chicago...