Kiper hands Bears a middling B for 2026 draft, praising Thieneman but flagging gaps
ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. gave the Chicago Bears a B for the 2026 NFL Draft, praising Dillon Thieneman as a versatile, value pick and Logan Jones as a potential long-term center, while criticizing later selections like Sam Roush and Zavion Thomas and noting the team didn’t address edge rusher or defensive tackle early; overall the grade sits in the middle (roughly C to B‑), despite strong Day 1 impressions.