With April officially here, the 2026 NFL Draft is just weeks away as teams begin finalizing evaluations for the NFL's most important week of the offseason. With four picks inside the top 100, the Chicago Bears will have four picks in the top 100, including two in the second round and three picks on day three. The front office will have plenty of opportunities to add long-term building blocks on defense who fit Dennis Allen's scheme.
After adding veterans Neville Gallimore and Kentavius Street in free agency, the Bears could still look to add even more talent to the defensive line. One name who could make a lot of sense for Chicago is Navy Midshipmen defensive tackle Landon Robinson.
Let's break down why Robinson could be an intriguing option for the Bears.
Landon Robinson, Navy, (5-foot-11, 293 pounds)
From his NFL.com draft profile via Lance Zierlein:
"Robinson might not possess ideal measurables, but don't ignore his game tape. He's small by NFL standards, but he's strong. It takes a low pad level to neutralize his leverage and move him at the point. He's typically quicker than opponents when activated in slanting, stemming fronts. While his sack production might not translate, he's disruptive when active. Robinson has the talent to grab a roster spot as a 1-technique in the right scheme."
Film:
Strengths:
- Has the ability to stack and shed blocks with his upper body strength.
- Plays with a high level of gap integrity.
- Has a good base with both feet anchored into the ground.
- Good first step when attempting to get upfield.
- Will try to set a hard edge.
- Pursuit ability shows up on tape as the type of player who never stops moving.
Weaknesses:
- Teams could view his frame as being too small to play three downs at the next level.
- Fails to break down double teams and combo blocks with a high level of efficiency.
- Not really the kind of player who can generate any sort of pass rush from the pocket.
Does Robinson fit the Bears defense?
While the Bears, under Allen, value undersized defensive tackles who can get upfield quickly, Robinson's frame seems to be a little too small for Chicago's liking. He does have a high motor and is a solid run defender but with his stout, compact frame, it's fair to wonder if he can see the field enough in terms of being a three-down player. He'd be a nice addition to a rotation that already includes Grady Jarrett, Shemar Turner, and Gervon Dexter.
Conclusion:
Overall, Robinson's tape shows plenty of "WOW" plays considering the competition he was playing against. But how much of an impact he has at the next level will really end up on the type of situation he ends up in.
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