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The Chicago Bears are getting prepared to improve their roster in the 2026 NFL Draft. They were able to do so earlier in the offseason, but now they are looking for fits. One outlet found the best fit for the franchise, but who is it? Let’s take a closer look at who it is.<\/p>\n

The Chicago Bears would be a great fit for Kayden McDonald<\/h2>\n
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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Kayden McDonald (98) watches from the sideline during the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 29, 2025. Ohio State won 27-9.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Nick Baumgardner and Scott Dochterman wrote an article for The Athletic discussing draft fits for players and teams<\/a>. Baumgardner listed the Bears as a fit for Ohio State defensive lineman Kayden McDonald. Below is what he wrote about the possible pairing:<\/p>\n

“McDonald reminds me quite a bit of his former Buckeyes teammate (and current Detroit Lion) Tyleik Williams. He\u2019s a versatile 6-foot-3, 330-pound run stuffer, with an ability to chase and find the ball outside his square. McDonald has better long-term pass-rush potential than Williams and could be a legitimate three-down three-tech, because of his ability to slide over to nose when the moment requires.<\/p>\n

The biggest drawback with McDonald right now is his youth. He only had one season as a starter in college and hasn\u2019t quite put it all together just yet, pass-rush-wise. Bottom line, though, is that McDonald is a disruptive presence capable of pushing the pocket. He would offer immediate help to a so-so defensive interior. A long-term duo of McDonald and Gervon Dexter Sr. in the Windy City sounds like a successful one.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

McDonald has been a pick in some mock drafts for Chicago to land. He’s an All-American and national champion in his three-year collegiate career. Throughout 34 games<\/a>, he recorded 85 total tackles (38 solo, 47 assisted) with 11.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, three pass deflections, one fumble recovery, and a pair of fumble recoveries.<\/p>\n

McDonald has certainly received interest, as he has a private visit<\/a> with Chicago already scheduled. Their defensive linemen need to be able to create pressure in the trenches. It will be intriguing to see if McDonald will be part of defensive coordinator Dennis Allen’s defense in 2026 and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Chicago Bears are getting prepared to improve their roster in the 2026 NFL Draft. They were able to do so earlier in the offseason, but now they are looking for fits. One outlet found the best fit for the franchise, but who is it? Let’s take a closer look at who it is. 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