6 days Ago By Athlon Sports
Former USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams will have new, intriguing weapons to throw to thanks to the 2025 NFL Draft. The 2026 session predicts a national title game star coming to join the Chicago Bears quarterback. The Bears opted not to take any running backs early for this past draft class.
They settled for Kyle Monangai of Rutgers in the seventh round. But Pro Football Focus is predicting Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love heading to the Windy City for the next draft class in the first round. "The Bears surprisingly waited until the seventh round of this year’s draft before selecting a running back.
They dive into next year’s class earlier with the selection of Jeremiyah Love from nearby Notre Dame," PFF's Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman predicted Tuesday. Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) hands the ball to Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) on during a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium.Grace HollarsUSA TODAY NetworkImagn ImagesLove is slotted at No.
16 to the Bears for the 2026 mock draft. He earned high grades from PFF for his hard-nosed running style -- which also led to immense scoring production. "Love’s 91.
8 PFF rushing grade tied him for fifth in the nation last season. His 6.8 yards per carry tied him with Ashton Jeanty for seventh," PFF wrote.
An even epic 2025 is anticipated for the 6-foot, 209-pound back. "Notre Dame’s quarterback situation is in flux, so Love could be in for a massive season in South Bend," PFF said. Chicago passing on running backs early indicates first-year head coach Ben Johnson is sold on D'Andre Swift.
The Bears opted to pass on names like Omarion Hampton, Quinshon Judkins and TreyVeyon Henderson. Or, Johnson is secretly creating room to make a run at, arguably, the RB1 for next year's draft class. And attempt to pair the 1,125-yard, 17-touchdown performer for the national championship game runner-up with Williams.
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