2025 NFL mock draft roundup: Bears all-in on offensive line at No. 10

Posted by author February 14, 2025 NFL

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The Chicago Bears are in the middle of an important offseason. After hiring Ben Johnson as their new head coach, the focus shifts to shoring up the roster at key positions of need. Chicago is sitting with top-five salary cap space and plenty of draft capital, including four picks in the Top 75, to shore up this roster.

The Bears will be selecting 10th overall in the NFL draft. There are a slew of needs on the roster, most notably along the offensive line, where there are three (possibly four) starting spots up for grabs, outside of right tackle Darnell Wright.

We’ve rounded up the latest 2025 NFL mock drafts, where experts believe the Bears are targeting an offensive lineman. While the latest round of mocks include the familiar names, there’s a surprising name popping up in connection to Chicago — and interior offensive lineman.

USA Today Sports: Will Campbell, OT, LSU

USA Today Sports’ Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz: “No question Chicago needs better protection up front for Caleb Williams. No question that Ben Johnson wants just that after orchestrating a Lions attack that was rooted in its forcefulness up front. No question that Ryan Poles, a former NFL offensive lineman, knows and understands all this. Campbell could be the kind of steadying force to help Chicago get things settled as it embarks on a new era.”

ESPN: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas

ESPN’s Field Yates: “As the Bears work to get the best version of Caleb Williams under new playcaller Ben Johnson, they’ll need to invest significantly in the offensive line. Williams took more sacks than any other quarterback in the NFL this past season (68). Banks has very good footwork and balance for a 320-pound player, and I believe his extensive experience (42 starts) will make for a smoother transition to the NFL. He gave up only four pressures on 510 pass-blocking snaps in 2024, one of the lowest pressure percentages allowed by an FBS lineman. A lack of length has some convinced he’d be a better guard than tackle in the NFL, but I see the skill of a starter at left tackle.”

NFL.com: Will Campbell, OT, LSU

NFL.com’s Chad Reuter: “Chicago lands a legitimate starting left tackle to protect Caleb Williams and move defenders in the run game. He’ll be the best player they’ve had at that spot since Jimbo Covert, the sixth overall pick of the 1983 NFL Draft.”

The Athletic: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri

The Athletic’s Nick Baumgardner: “Membou (6-3, 332) has a bit of an awkward build for a tackle, but his 34-inch arms and 81-inch wingspan more than make up for it. The 20-year-old was a three-year starter at Missouri and made a gigantic leap from his sophomore to junior year, most notably as a run blocker. Be it as a tackle or guard, Membou is still not close to his ceiling.”

CBS Sports: Will Campbell, OT, LSU

CBS Sports’ Josh Edwards: “Before Ben Johnson can worry himself about acquiring the skill talent that he had in Detroit, he must first clone the offensive line. The Lions’ protection was the secret to so many of the offensive tricks being possible.”

Athlon Sports: Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama

Athlon Sports’ Luke Easterling: “I know, I know. An interior offensive lineman in the top 10? The Bears will be in no-man’s land if the board falls this way, with no clear-cut prospect on the board who screams “top-10 pick.” So, what’s clearly the biggest need? Helping Caleb Williams as much as possible, as soon as possible, with as many offensive line upgrades as possible. Booker is a polished, high-floor player who will make an instant impact.”

FOX Sports: Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama

FOX Sports’ Joel Klatt: “The Bears need help in a lot of different areas, but Chicago brought in Ben Johnson for one reason: get the best out of Caleb Williams. I think you do that through the offensive line. Williams was sacked 68 times last season, the third-most in NFL history. Booker plays on the interior. However, the Bears just need offensive linemen who can play well.”

NBC Sports: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas

NBC Sports’ Kyle Dvorchek: “The Bears’ 2025 offseason is all about Caleb Williams. They added the wunderkind OC Ben Johnson as his next head coach and can focus on fixing the offensive line via the draft. Banks was a three-year starter at Texas and improved across the board in all three seasons, culminating in an elite 2024 that saw him concede a single sack across 15 games.”

33rd Team: Will Campbell, OT, LSU

33rd Team’s Kyle Crabbs: “Chicago’s outlook this offseason remains simple — invest around Caleb Williams. This is a team who could potentially be the one to drop crazy money around Chiefs guard Trey Smith in free agency, but even then the left side of the line is totally up in the air. Campbell could be a solution at either guard or tackle, which would give the Bears welcomed flexibility and wiggle room to get the rest of the unit fit.”

Pro Football Network: Will Campbell, OT, LSU

Pro Football Network’s Owain Jones: “Will Campbell is the ideal pick for Chicago in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, as protecting Caleb Williams must be a top priority. The LSU tackle has been one of the best offensive linemen in college football over the past two seasons, though concerns about his arm length have led many analysts to project him as a guard at the next level. At 6’6″ and 323 pounds, Campbell showcases exceptional intelligence, awareness, and instincts, making him an instant leader for the Bears. With a natural understanding of leverage creation and polished technique, the LSU left tackle will be a plug-and-play starter at the next level, even if a positional change is in the cards down the line.”