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The 2026 NFL Draft is officially one month away and as the Chicago Bears prepare to have four picks inside the top 100, a lingering question is how different scenarios could impact what prospects the front office is able to draft.
As Chicago looks ahead to its fifth NFL Draft under general manager Ryan Poles, key needs such as edge rusher and safety will be atop the franchise's big board. But in a weak draft class, it's unlikely that the Bears are able to land two impact players at both positions, especially with late first and second-round picks.
For this episode of The Halas Beat, hosts Usayd Koshul and Steve Letizia discuss edge rusher prospects Malachi Lawrence (UCF), T.J. Parker (Clemson), and Derrick Moore (Michigan), providing clarity on why each player may or may not fit the Bears. Usayd and Steve also discuss key scenarios in the 2026 NFL Draft and what players Chicago could land with its first four draft picks.
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