Bears Draft Recap

Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor break down the Bears’ full 2026 NFL Draft class, diving into whether this group meaningfully upgrades the roster heading into the season. The conversation starts in the trenches with second-round center Logan Jones and how he fits alongside Garrett Bradbury, before shifting to third-round tight end Sam Roush and what his arrival means for the Bears’ evolving TE room. They also explore how head coach Ben Johnson’s vision shapes these selections and the ways these rookies could be deployed in his system. The episode continues with a closer look at playmakers and value picks, including wide receiver Zavion Thomas and what he brings to the offense, plus cornerback Malik Muhammad, who is already drawing “steal of the draft” buzz, and fifth round linebacker Keyshaun Elliot. The duo also discuss the Bears trading up for defensive tackle Jordan Van Den Berg and whether he could develop into a future surprise contributor. Ruthie shares what she would have done differently, while Clay wraps things up with his overall takeaways from a draft class that could define the next phase of the roster.

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Bears Draft Recap is an episode from Under Center Podcast by Chicago Sports Network.

This episode is 46:14 long.

This episode was published on Apr 28, 2026.

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