After a 5–12 season for the Chicago Bears, they took the 10th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Even though this team had high aspirations in 2024, they failed to realize that dream – among many others – in their quest for the Super Bowl. Sure, they weren’t very likely to win the Super Bowl in 2024, but following a 2025 NFL Mock Draft by CBS Sports’ Chris Trapasso, the Bears could come away stealing the draft with their first round selection.
“Abdul Carter would be a steal for the Bears at No. 10 overall given his momentum, flexibility, length and upward power,” Trapasso wrote.
Carter – a three-year starter for Penn State football – appeared in 42 games for the Nittany Lions, combining for 172 tackles (104 solo, 68 assists), 41 tackles for loss, 23 sacks, 13 passes defended, five fumbles forced and one interception.
In 2024 alone, Carter led the FBS in tackles for loss (24), while leading the Big Ten in sacks (12).
So if the Bears could snag him with the 10th pick, they would come away with the steal of the draft. Carter is one of the top prospects this year, and many scouts are comparing him to Micah Parsons of the Dallas Cowboys. With both players coming from Penn State, wearing number 11 and being a first-round passer, there are many comparisons between the two, and Parsons even lobbied for him to join Team USA.
And while getting a Parsons clone on the Bears defense would be an immediate improvement, Carter could be an even better version of the Cowboys star.
Paired with Montez Sweat on the other end, the Bears could have a pass rush that looks better than it does in 2024.
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Although Chicago’s defense started the year on a good note, there was a noticeable drop in production following Sunday Night Football’s Hail Mary against the Washington Commanders.
From that point on – especially after the Bears fired head coach Matt Eberflus – Chicago’s defensive fronts were one of worst in the league based on win rates, per ESPN.
Through the 17 games of the 2024 NFL season, the Bears have completed just 37% of their passes, ranking 24th in the league. In addition to a poor run, Chicago had a successful win rate of 28%, ranking 29th in the league.
So even though the defense started the year strong, allowing less than 20 points through the first 11 weeks of the season.
However, if the Bears added Abdul Cartrer to their defensive front, the Monsters of the Midway could be completely behind.
But it’s a major, major B. For Bears fans, this isn’t one of the mock drafts that seems as likely as others.
