Draft Rumors: Bears, Buccaneers, Lions, Vikings

According to Todd McShay, the Bears could look to trade back from pick number nine to recover picks.
If they stay at nine, McShay feels they will take either Texas DT Byron Murphy II or the best available non-quarterback offensive player.
The “only caveat” per McShay is if Washington WR Rome Odunze or LSU WR Malik Nabers falls, the Bears will have an interest.

A source tells Tony Pauline that the Buccaneers are a team to watch for Marshawn Keeland in round one.

A source tells Tony Pauline that the Lions are a team to watch for Marshawn Keeland in round one.

Jeff Darlington reports that there is “there is some tension” within the Vikings’ building.
Darlington says that the Vikings would “love to trade up” to No. 3 overall for Drake Maye.
According to Darlington, the Vikings are also high on J.J. McCarthy.
Michael Penix Jr is also an option for Minnesota, per Darlington.
According to Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda, the Vikings are starting to “panic” after recent attempts to trade up for a quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft have been “rebuffed” by other teams.
Without any Day 2 selections, Pauline writes Minnesota will have to sweeten offers by dipping into their 2025 selections.
Pauline reports the Vikings will target Texas DT Byron Murphy II at No. 11 if they are unable to find a trade partner.
According to Todd McShay, the Vikings are looking to trade up for UNC QB Drake Maye.
McShay believes they will try to move up for Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy if they cannot get Maye.
If all else fails, McShay feels the Vikings will stay at 11 to either hope McCarthy falls or select Washington QB Michael Penix Jr.

A source tells Tony Pauline that the Vikings are a team to watch for Marshawn Keeland in round one if they can’t package picks to move up for a quarterback and end up trading back.