NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah published his first 2025 NFL mock draft, and his pick for the Chicago Bears is an absolute shocker.
NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah has earned a reputation as one of the most detailed and insightful voices in NFL draft coverage. His expertise is so respected that his mock drafts often shape the national discussion on what might happen in the first round.
Get ready, Bears fans. Big changes are on the horizon for the Chicago Bears with the release of Jeremiah’s first 2025 NFL mock draft on Saturday.
Jeremiah has the Bears doing what many expect—selecting an offensive lineman in the first round. However, rather than one of the well-known tackles, Jeremiah has them choosing a guard: Alabama’s Tyler Booker.
“I believe Booker is one of the safest picks in the draft,” Jeremiah said. “He will strengthen the interior offensive line for Caleb Williams.”
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The initial response to Daniel Jeremiah’s mock draft might be one of surprise. Interior offensive linemen typically aren’t selected in the top 10 unless they’re exceptional.
But if Jeremiah is high enough on Tyler Booker to make him the 10th overall pick in his first 2025 mock draft, it’s clear that Booker is a special talent.
Keep in mind that while Jeremiah does a lot of independent research, he also has extensive connections within the NFL. He’s likely consulting with his scouting contacts and even some general managers before finalizing his mock. If Booker is slotted in the top 10, it suggests that NFL decision-makers around the league share the same high regard for him.
Alabama’s Tyler Booker fills glaring need for Bears
The Chicago Bears are entering NFL free agency with significant needs at guard and center, with all three starting spots up for grabs. Drafting a player like Tyler Booker in the 2025 NFL Draft could be a major step forward for the team.
However, the question arises: Is Daniel Jeremiah’s assessment of Booker a bit too optimistic right now?
Brandon Thorn of Bleacher Report, a respected offensive line expert, has given Booker a second-round grade. In his scouting report, Thorn highlights Booker’s impressive strength and power, noting his ability to control the line of scrimmage and set the tone. However, he also points out that Booker can sometimes get out of position when facing top-tier rushers, though he’s solid against the bull rush and excels as a physical finisher.
The consensus on Booker from other 2025 NFL Draft big boards also aligns more closely with Thorn’s evaluation, with Booker ranked 26th overall in this year’s class.
But here’s the thing: This year’s draft doesn’t have an abundance of elite talent. A player like Booker could easily be a top-10 prospect for one team, while another might see him as more of a Day-2 pick. As always, opinions will vary from team to team, but in 2025, the gap in draft evaluations between teams could be much wider than usual.
Grading Daniel Jeremiah’s mock draft selection for the Chicago Bears
Overall, I’m fine with Daniel Jeremiah shaking things up in his first mock draft. If history is any guide, his final mock will likely look much different. It’s possible he’s just trying to stir up conversation around Tyler Booker early on, and that’s totally okay.
That said, Bears general manager Ryan Poles has been very upfront about his draft philosophy—he prefers to spend his first-round pick on positions that are difficult to fill. While securing a solid starting guard has been a challenge for Chicago, finding top-tier offensive tackle talent is an even tougher task.
That’s why Jeremiah’s mock draft is a bit underwhelming, even though Tyler Booker could be a strong addition to the Bears’ roster.
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