🏈 Top 30 Visits Breakdown: Who Are the Bears Eyeing in the 2025 NFL Draft?
The Chicago Bears’ Top 30 visits give us a unique glimpse into their scouting priorities for the 2025 NFL Draft. From depth at wide receiver to future cornerback projects and hybrid athletes, the visits reveal a blend of immediate needs and long-term vision. Here's a breakdown of the prospects who've made their way to Halas Hall:
🛡️ Jordan Hancock – CB, Ohio State
Size: 6'0", 195 lbs
College Production: 3 INTs, 14 PBUs
Projected Round: 5th–6th
Why He’s on the Radar: Hancock brings length and physicality to the outside corner spot. He’s not a lockdown guy yet, but with development, he could become a key rotational piece.
Bears Fit: Corner depth and special teams contributor with long-term upside.
⚡ Dontae Fleming – WR, Tulane
Size: 6'1½", 167 lbs
Speed: 4.49 40-yard dash
College Production: 95 catches, 1,372 yards; 9.1 PR avg, 24.5 KR avg
Projected Role: UDFA or late-round pick
Bears Fit: A potential return specialist who could sneak onto the 53-man roster. His versatility makes him an intriguing flier.
🏃♂️ Brashard Smith – RB/WR, SMU
Size: 5'10", 194 lbs
College Production: 1,332 rushing yards, 14 TDs; 39 receptions, 327 yards, 4 TDs
Versatility: A converted wideout who can line up all over the field
Bears Fit: A true Swiss Army knife who could contribute as a change-of-pace back, receiver, and returner.
🔒 Carson Schwessinger – LB, UCLA
Size: 6'2", 225 lbs
Production: 136 tackles, 4 sacks, 2 INTs in 2024
Grades: PFF’s top pass rush grade for a linebacker (90.0)
Bears Fit: High motor, high IQ linebacker who could fit into a special teams role or grow into a weakside linebacker spot.
🔍 What It All Means
Chicago’s visits signal a clear intent to:
Add speed and versatility to the offense and special teams
Build developmental depth at DB and WR
Identify late-round/high-character prospects with upside
They’re looking not just for Day 1 impact players, but also glue guys—those who bring effort, special teams value, and growth potential.
🗣️ Bears Fans — Who’s Your Favorite Fit?
Do you want the Bears to take a flyer on one of these late-round gems? Or do you see someone else making the leap to the next level?
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