How about an all linemen theme mock draft?
Many Chicago Bears fans expect them to draft in the trenches with their first pick, and considering the draft’s depth on both lines, I would love to see them come away with at least four linemen among their picks. The Bears may have addressed the big guys in free agency, but you can never have enough quality linemen.
In this theme mock draft, I stuck to the lines and alternated picks, starting with defense. Later this afternoon, I’ll share a similar exercise I did, starting on offense. Why a theme mock? It’s to learn more about possible prospects the Bears could draft.
I didn’t make any trades, and I didn’t have any specific rules in this mock other than alternating selections. I stayed relatively true to the Pro Football Network draft board in the sim, and here’s how this DL/OL draft unfolded.
10. Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M – I’m not the biggest fan of Stewart (I’d prefer his Aggies teammate in the second round), but Stewart feels like the kind of high-upside athletic freak that a good coaching staff will be able to mold.
39. Donovan Jackson, OG, Ohio State – While most of his Buckeyes career was spent at guard, he did kick out to left tackle last season for nine games when Josh Simmons was hurt.
41. Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon – There’s been a lot of first-round buzz around Harmon, so I don’t think he slips this far, but if he does, it’d be a no-brainer. He’s an athletic, 6’4 1/2’’, 313 pounder, with 34 3/8’’ arms.
72. Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College – A better pass blocker than run blocker at this point in his development, but he has the frame (6’8”, 315) to add more mass and strength. Most of his reps were on the right side, but he has the athleticism to play on the left. If the Bears don’t address tackle earlier in the real draft, Trapilo would be a solid addition.
#BostonCollege OT Ozzy Trapilo was an impressive watch late in the process. Leverage issues show up because of his size (6-8, 316) but has excellent play strength and is a stout pass protector.
Played both tackle spots. Trapilo is a potential swing tackle and future starter. pic.twitter.com/qEGqy5DRDA
— Devin Jackson (@RealD_Jackson) April 14, 2025
148. Jordan Phillips, DT, Maryland – Phillips probably would have benefited from staying in school one more year, because his pass rush game needs more work. But he’s a strong and stout run defender who would look good backing up Andrew Billings.
233. Jacob Gideon, OC, Western Michigan – He’s an experienced (48 starts) and accomplished run blocker, who would be a nice developmental prospect behind Chicago’s revamped interior.
240. Patrick Jenkins, DT, Tulane – Jenkins racked up 4.5 sacks in 2024 and 5.5 in 2023, so he has the quickness to get to the quarterback.
Would you like to see any of these linemen end up in Chicago?
Tomorrow, I’ll share the flip side of my All Trenches Mock, where I start with offense.