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The 2026 NFL Draft is just weeks away as the Chicago Bears continue evaluating players who could be potential fits for Dennis Allen's defense. After utilizing free agency to help retool a unit that has yet to realize its full potential, the Bears will use this month's draft to get significantly younger on defense, finding some long-term building blocks in the process.
On the latest edition of the Picks For Poles Podcast, hosts Usayd Koshul and Andrew Freeman discuss what names at cornerback, safety, and linebacker could make sense for Chicago. A list that includes Jacob Rodriguez (Texas Tech), Kyle Louis (Pittsburgh), CJ Allen (Georgia), and Anthony Hill Jr. (Texas), all three position groups have talent that significantly upgrade Chicago's defense.
Check out the latest episode below, brought to you by Bear Report:
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