Pick: First round, 1st overall

Breakdown: Williams is a player with a skill set that perfectly aligns with offensive coordinator Shane Waldron’s vision. Williams brings an impressive combination of precision passing – especially off-platform, the agility to evade defenders, and a fiery competitive spirit. Williams will be the starting quarterback right out of the gate, and the Bears have already equipped him with the necessary support to excel. This isn’t just a draft pick; it’s a statement. — Nate Atkins

Fit: A potential generational talent with arm talent, creativity and leadership who will start immediately and could fill the void of franchise QB.

Grade: A+

Pick: First round, 9th overall

Breakdown: Odunze’s physicality and ability to win contested catches make him an ideal target in the red zone and on third downs. His strong hands and body allow him to make difficult catches in traffic, providing a reliable option for the quarterback when the play breaks down. Odunze’s size also makes him an effective blocker in the running game, which is crucial in Waldron’s scheme, which relies heavily on the outside run. — Nate Atkins

Fit: An elite playmaker with the best contested catch ability in this draft class. Day 1 starter and future WR1.

Grade: A

Pick: Third round, 75th overall

Breakdown: Amegadjie has the versatility to play guard, having played multiple positions along the offensive line during his collegiate career. He started his first 10 games at left guard before switching to left tackle for his final 14 games. Amegadjie has a nice blend of size, athleticism and length, but he needs time to develop. Perhaps Amegadjie can push starting left tackle Braxton Jones, who has plenty to prove heading into his third season, and work his way into a starting role down the line. — Alyssa Barbieri

Fit: A developmental prospect with versatility at tackle and guard. Potential future starter.

Grade: B+

Pick: Fourth round, 122nd overall (from Philadelphia Eagles)

Breakdown: While it might seem early for Chicago to draft a punter, Taylor is a star at his position. He’ll be a weapon for this team in how he can flip the field for the Bears defense with impressive leg strength. It’s not hyperbole to say that Taylor was Iowa’s offense last year. He averaged 48.2 yards per punt last season, setting the single-season punting record and earning recognition as the Ray Guy Award winner as the nation’s top punter. — Alyssa Barbieri

Fit: The best punter in college football with the ability to change games with his impressive leg strength. His addition effectively ends Trenton Gill’s tenure in Chicago.

Grade: B+

Pick: Fifth round, 144th overall (traded to Buffalo Bills, traded back to Chicago Bears)

Breakdown: The Bears finally added a defensive player to their rookie draft class with Booker, 21, who has high upside with his explosiveness, athleticism, length and pass rush talent. In 2023, Booker had nine sacks, eight QB pressures and 12 tackles for loss. NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah said Booker could have been a late first-round pick next year, if he’d gone back to school. So it certainly feels like Chicago landed a potential steal in Booker in the fifth round. — Alyssa Barbieri

Fit: A developmental prospect who should see the field in a rotational role as a rookie. Has the potential to develop into a long-term starter.

Grade: B+

Pick: Second round, 40th overall (traded to Washington Commanders)

Breakdown: The Bears traded their second-round selection to the Commanders for Sweat, which has already proved to be more than worth it. Not only did Sweat come in and immediately impact the defense — helping this unit go from one of the worst to one of the best — but there are no edge rushers in this draft class better than Sweat, who led both Chicago and Washington in sacks last season. It was a dynamite move by Ryan Poles and one that will define the ceiling of Matt Eberflus’ defense. — Alyssa Barbieri

Fit: Starting edge rusher who helped elevate the defensive line following his trade to Chicago. Long-term starter secured to extension.

Grade: A+

Pick: Fourth round, 110th overall (traded to Los Angeles Chargers)

Breakdown: Chicago made a splash trading their fourth-round pick to the Chargers for Keenan Allen. While he just turned 32, he’s consistently been one of the league’s best wideouts during his 11-year career, earning six Pro Bowl nominations. He’s had at least 100 receptions and 1,000 receiving yards in five of the last seven seasons. Last season, Allen was sixth in the NFL with 108 receptions — and he did that in just 13 games — for 1,243 yards and seven touchdowns. He’ll be a key piece in the Bears’ electric receiving corp. — Alyssa Barbieri

Fit: A seasoned veteran with six 1,000-yard seasons to his name, Allen is a WR1 serving as WR2 alongside DJ Moore. Right now, he’s a loan (until when/if Chicago inks him to an extension).

Grade: A

Pick: Fifth round, 144th overall (traded to Buffalo Bills)

Breakdown: The Bears traded their fifth-round pick to the Bills for Ryan Bates, who Poles previously tried to sign as a restricted free agent in 2022. Bates, 27, has appeared in 73 games, including 19 starts, in five seasons with the Bills. Bates appeared in 17 regular-season games in 2023, but he didn’t have any starts. He played just 35 offensive snaps, all coming at center. During the 2022 season, Bates started all 15 regular-season games he appeared in, playing 947 snaps, primarily at right guard (810) and some at center (137). — Alyssa Barbieri

Fit: Versatile interior lineman who will compete with Coleman Shelton for the starting center job while also providing depth at guard.

Grade: C+

Pick: Sixth round, 184th overall (traded to Buffalo Bills)

Breakdown: The Bears traded their sixth-round pick to the Dolphins for Dan Feeney before the start of the 2023 season, adding much-needed depth along the interior offensive line. He didn’t see the field much with Lucas Patrick as the starting center, but he did make one start when Patrick was injured. Ultimately, it was a waste of a sixth-round selection for a player who didn’t have a significant impact during his brief time in Chicago. — Alyssa Barbieri

Fit: Served as a one-year rental as a reserve center before exiting in free agency.

Grade: C

Pick: Seventh round, 231st overall (traded to New England Patriots)

Breakdown: The Bears traded their seventh-round pick to the Patriots for N’Keal Harry during a season where Justin Fields lacked weapons. But Harry missed eight weeks after suffering a high ankle sprain that required tight rope surgery. Harry appeared in just seven games, seven catches for 116 yards and one touchdown. — Alyssa Barbieri

Fit: Served as a one-year rental at wide receiver where his impact was underwhelming.

Grade: C+