Chicago Bears: PFF reveals team’s biggest reach in 2026 NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears addressed some key areas of need in the 2026 NFL Draft. Most notably, they got a premier safety to fill the void left by Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker, who left in free agency. Dillon Thieneman from Oregon was considered one of the best safeties in the NFL Draft, and the Bears were able to grab him at pick 25 even though many thought he was going to go earlier.

While Thieneman was a great pick, one Bears draft choice within the top 100 selections is coming under fire, especially given their needs at other positions on the roster.

PFF claims the Chicago Bears reached for Zavion Thomas in the 2026 NFL Draft

With the 89th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Bears selected LSU wide receiver Zavion Thomas. After trading DJ Moore to Buffalo Bills, it is understandable as to why they wanted to add some depth at the position. However, PFF had Thomas ranked as the 213th ranked prospect in the draft, and Chicago took him with pick 89.

What makes the selection of Thomas questionable, too, is that Chicago did not do anything to address their pass rush in the draft. By all accounts, they desperately need to improve their defensive line, particularly on the edges. However, the Bears did not take a single edge rusher.

Thomas, meanwhile, gives 100% effort all the time, but has not been an overly productive wide receiver. Last year, his senior season, he had 41 receptions for 488 yards and four touchdowns. He eclipsed more than 500 yards in a season once, as a sophomore at Mississippi State where he had 503 yards and a touchdown.

To be fair, it is not like the Bears are going to ask Thomas to be a number-one pass catcher. They have tight end Colston Loveland for that, as well as wide receivers Luther Burden and Rome Odunze. Thomas will slide in nicely as a good compliment to them.

That being said, taking him at pick 89 when they need a pass rusher is a bit suspect.

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