Ranking Ryan Poles' Draft Classes

Clay and Ruthie kick things off with a lighter moment as they share what it’s been like being in the middle of a fast, before turning their attention to the Chicago Bears’ early offseason rhythm. With rookie minicamp approaching, they break down how the team is laying the groundwork for its newest additions and revisit their initial reactions to the draft now that there’s been time to digest it. Clay offers an updated perspective after diving deeper into film, giving a clearer picture of how each pick could fit moving forward. Later, the conversation shifts to a bigger-picture evaluation as Clay ranks Ryan Poles’ draft classes now that the GM has reached his fifth year at the helm. The duo highlights standout successes like Darnell Wright, Colston Loveland, and Caleb Williams, while also addressing picks that didn’t pan out as hoped, including Tyler Scott and Zach Pickens. They wrap up by circling back to rookie minicamp, discussing what fans should realistically watch for and why this early stage can quietly shape the trajectory of a player’s first season.

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Ranking Ryan Poles' Draft Classes is an episode from Under Center Podcast by Chicago Sports Network.

This episode is 46:31 long.

This episode was published on May 6, 2026.

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