WCG’s March Madness Mock Draft Bracket challenge has moved into the quarterfinals. This half will determine the final two Chicago Bears drafts to make it into the Final Four.
Safety-priority #1 vs #3
#1 Seed. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (SF, Toledo) + Malachi Lawrence (ED, UCF) + Gracen Halton (DL, Oklahoma)
By far the most popular option of any pick that focused on finding a safety, this resembles what is looking more and more like a “chalk” draft for Chicago, with all picks at their native positions (#25, #57, and #60).
#3 Seed.
Bud Clark (SF, TCU) + Derrick Moore (ED, Michigan) + Caleb Tiernan (OT, Northwestern) + Jake Slaughter (C, Florida).
This entire mock was powered by a single trade where the Houston Texans offered 1075 points of value in the form of #38, #59, and #69 in exchange for 1050 points of value (#25 and #57). This was only a 2% overpay and is certainly in the range of possibility. It enabled taking Derrick Moore at #38 and Tiernan at #59, with Slaughter and Clark rounding out the selections. Admittedly, this doesn’t prioritize safety so much as it makes sure that each of the “critical” roster spots receives at least some attention. This option narrowly beat out a trade up to secure Dillon Thieneman.
LT-priority #4 vs #3
#4 Seed. Blake Miller (OT, Clemson) + Malachi Lawrence (ED, UCF)+ Sam Hecht (C, Kansas State) + 2027 R2 Indianapolis + 2027 R3 Indianapolis
This mock was built around Poles nearly leaving the first 50 spots entirely, with a trade back to #47 in exchange for a future windfall. Blake Miller takes the “Ozzy Trapilo” role this year, followed by additional trench investment and plenty of firepower in 2027.
#3 Seed. Kadyn Proctor (LT, Alabama) + A.J. Haulcy (SF, LSU) + Gracen Halton (DL, Oklahoma)
Fans liked drafts featuring Gracen Halton, with this mock touching on three positions of need with little room for error. No trades were made.
The Choices
So which is the best option?
#1 (McNeil-Warren) and #4 (Miller)
#1 (McNeil-Warren) and #3 (Proctor)
#3 (Clark) and #4 (Miller)
#3 (Clark) and #3 (Proctor)
Don’t forget to vote in the polls, and sound off on which option you like better and why.
